Perhaps you've spent the last couple of weeks exploring the wild side of Africa. Safaris, elephants, boat excursions, lions, wilderness lodges, giraffes, camps, birds, tents. Wouldn't it be nice to sleep in a straightforward hotel for a change of pace?

If you're ready for the slightly more-civilized-than-a-night-in-the-bush experience in a hotel, Livingstone, Zambia, has a hotel to meet every budget. The city of Livingstone, named after the explorer Dr. David Livingstone, was the original capitol city of Zambia. It is now the biggest travel destination in Zambia, thanks in part to its close proximity to the spectacular Victoria Falls and the fascinating Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Wildlife Park.

For the frugal traveler looking for a budget-priced hotel, Livingstone, Zambia, offers the Zambezi Waterfront Hotel, located on the Zambezi River just 4 km upstream from Victoria Falls. Accommodations include executive rooms, chalets along the riverfront, and, mid-river on Siloka Island, is Adventure Village – a tented camping compound where all tents have electricity and are fully modernized.

For a more upscale experience at a true hotel, Livingstone, Zambia, is home to the Zambezi Sun, a 212-room hotel just minutes away from Victoria Falls. The Zambezi Sun also has 4 suites, accommodations for families and travelers with physical disabilities, and a conference room with a 450-person capacity. The family-friendly buffet restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner.

If you are looking for a bit more traditional luxury in a hotel, Livingstone, Zambia is proud home of The River Club, where personal touches abound. Relax in the library, lounge, or pub. Dine in the elegant main dining room. Play croquet by candlelight. Every detail of the eight chalets overlooking the Zambezi at The River Club has the traveler in mind. Even the antique, claw-footed tub is strategically placed on each private veranda so you can wallow in the water yourself while watching the real African wildlife frolic in the river just beyond your suite.

Overlooking Victoria Falls is the Royal Livingstone, perhaps the most luxurious hotel Livingstone, Zambia, has to offer. Butlers, candlelit dinners, fresh flowers, afternoon tea, and a full-service salon are only a few of the sumptuous amenities offered at this wonderful hotel, considered Zambia’s finest by many bush-weary travelers.