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Livingstone Statue

Plizio editorial teamUpdated: Jun 2026Data Sources

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The Livingstone Statue is situated on the western edge of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, near the Devil's Cataract. The bronze monument was designed by the British sculptor Sir William Reid Dick and was officially unveiled in 1934. It commemorates the Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone, who became the first European to see the falls on November 16, 1855. The statue depicts Livingstone in expedition attire, gazing toward the Zambezi River. Today, it serves as a central landmark for visitors to the national park and symbolizes the colonial history of exploration in the region. Despite political shifts in Zimbabwe, the statue has remained at its original location due to its historical significance for tourism. Its positioning allows for a direct view of the massive volumes of water of the Zambezi.

Location: Zimbabwe
Nearby: Hwange (84 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Aug.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	26	25	25	23	21	19	18	21	25	29	28	26
Rain mm	131	125	92	33	3	2	0	0	2	12	64	137

📋 Practical info

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Visiting

The Livingstone Statue on the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls is a popular tourist attraction. It is part of Victoria Falls National Park and can be visited with park entry.

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Typical hours

The park is typically open daily from sunrise to sunset. Exact hours vary seasonally; in summer it opens earlier, in winter later.

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Photography

Photography is allowed throughout the park, including the statue. For photos of Victoria Falls, wide-angle lenses and waterproof covers are especially useful.

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Time needed

Visiting the statue takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Combined with a walk along the falls, visitors should allow 45 minutes to an hour.

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Combine with

The statue is right at Victoria Falls and can be easily combined with viewing the falls themselves. The bungee jumping bridge or boat rides on the Zambezi are also recommended.

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Getting there

Victoria Falls National Park is accessible on foot or by taxi from the town of Victoria Falls. Parking is available at the park entrance.

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Insider tip

Visit the statue in the late afternoon when the light turns golden and the falls often show rainbows. Bring a rain jacket as the spray from the falls can be very strong.