Livingstone Museum, Eastern Province Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, start your journey in the town of Chipata. Take the Great East Road (A1) heading west towards Lusaka. After approximately 450 km, you will reach the town of Livingstone. Once in Livingstone, follow signs for Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road. The Livingstone Museum is located at Plot 567 on Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road. Look for the museum sign as you approach; there is ample parking available on-site.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  From Chipata, you can take a bus to Lusaka, which typically costs around ZMW 100-150. Once you reach Lusaka, transfer to another bus heading to Livingstone (this costs about ZMW 150-200). Upon arrival in Livingstone, you can either walk to the museum if you are close enough or take a local taxi (around ZMW 20-30) to Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road. The museum is located at Plot 567; inform the taxi driver of your destination.

• Public Transportation (Taxi)

  If you’re in a nearby town such as Mazabuka or Kalomo, you can take a shared taxi to Livingstone. The fare is usually between ZMW 50-100, depending on your departure point. Once in Livingstone, ask the driver to drop you off at Livingstone Museum on Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road, which is well known and should be recognized by local taxi drivers.

• Walking

  If you are within walking distance in Livingstone, navigate to Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road. The museum is located at Plot 567, easily identifiable with its signage. Walking is a great way to explore the local area, but ensure you have a map or GPS for precise navigation.