Livingstone Railway Station

Livingstone Railway Station is a cornerstone of Zambia's transport history and a key component of Cecil Rhodes' ambitious Cape-to-Cairo railway dream. Established in the early 1900s, shortly after the completion of the Victoria Falls Bridge in 1905, the station became the most important hub for passenger and freight traffic heading north. The station building features classic colonial architecture, reflecting the grand era of rail expansion in Southern Africa. For decades, Livingstone served as the operational headquarters of the Rhodesia Railways and the primary gateway for international tourists visiting Victoria Falls. The railway was instrumental in facilitating copper exports and the import of essential mining machinery, driving Zambia's economic growth. Today, the station grounds also house a renowned railway museum featuring historic steam locomotives and vintage carriages. It remains an active part of Zambia Railways and stands as a preserved monument of the country's engineering and colonial heritage.

Nearby cities

Livingstone

Livingstone is a historic colonial city and tourism center for the Victoria Falls.

Mazabuka

Mazabuka is known as the 'Sweetest Town' in Zambia due to its massive sugar cane plantations.

Choma

Choma serves as the provincial capital of the Southern Province and an agricultural center.

Monze

Monze is a significant agricultural town in the Southern Province, named after a local chief.

Kalomo

Kalomo was the first administrative center of Northern Rhodesia before the capital was moved to Livingstone.

Siavonga

Siavonga is a town on the northern shore of Lake Kariba, known as a popular tourist destination.

Maamba

Maamba is a coal-mining town in the Southern Province, home to Zambia's largest coal mine.

Sinazongwe

Sinazongwe is a town on the northern shore of Lake Kariba in the Southern Province, mainly focused on fishing.

Lake Kariba

The world's largest man-made lake, a paradise for anglers, houseboat vacationers, and sunset lovers.

Blue Lagoon National Park

A small, water-rich paradise in the Kafue Flats, famous for its incredible birdlife and swamp-dwelling antelopes.

History & landmarks

Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport

The international airport in Livingstone that serves as a gateway to the famous Victoria Falls.

Royal Livingstone Hotel

A luxurious five-star hotel on the banks of the Zambezi, just steps away from the Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls Power Station

A historic hydroelectric power station at the falls that generates electricity for the region.

Lochinvar National Park

A birdwatcher's paradise on the Kafue Flats, famous for thousands of waterbirds and the unique Kafue lechwe antelope.

Kariba Dam Wall

A massive engineering structure between Zambia and Zimbabwe that controls the flow of the Zambezi River.

Nature

Ngonye Falls

Powerful falls on the Zambezi River in western Zambia, noted for their width and scenic beauty.

More places

Zambezi Boat Club (1905)

One of the oldest recreational clubs in Zambia, established on the banks of the Zambezi River.

Maramba Fort

An early colonial police outpost in Livingstone, playing a role in the establishment of Northern Rhodesia.

Old Drift Settlement

The first European settlement near the Victoria Falls, mostly abandoned due to malaria.

Victoria Falls Power Station

A historic run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station near the famous Victoria Falls.

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Mukuni Village

A historic village of the Leya people, established before the arrival of European explorers.

Kalomo Administrator's House

The residence of the colonial administrator when Kalomo was the capital of North-Western Rhodesia.

Mamba Coal Mine

The most important and largest coal mine in Zambia, located in the south of the country.

Maamba Thermal Power Plant

Zambia's only coal-fired power plant, serving to diversify energy supply.