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Royal Livingstone Express

About Royal Livingstone Express

Royal Livingstone Express is one of Livingstone’s more distinctive experiences because it combines the area’s railway history with a slower, more polished way to see part of the Victoria Falls setting. The train is known for its restored vintage carriages, fine dining, and route toward the Victoria Falls Bridge, so the experience feels more about the journey itself than simply getting from one place to another. Bushtracks lists it as a historic train safari that runs year-round and takes about four hours. 

When to visit

Open year-round, but the driest months usually bring the clearest conditions, strongest demand, and the most classic Livingstone experience.

Most popular: July - October

Spring · Sep, Oct, Nov

Spring in Livingstone is hot, dry, and intensely atmospheric, with clear skies and a more parched landscape around the falls area. This is a strong time for the Royal Livingstone Express if you want warm evenings, classic dry-season scenery, and a lively destination mood, though October can feel especially hot.

Summer · Dec, Jan, Feb

Summer brings heat, humidity, and the rainy season, so the landscape turns greener and fuller while afternoon storms become more likely. The train still operates year-round, but the atmosphere feels softer and more tropical, with lower tourism pressure than the drier months.

Autumn · Mar, Apr, May

Autumn overlaps with the high-water period at Victoria Falls, when the region feels lush and dramatic and the spray is at its most powerful. This can be a beautiful time for a train dinner if you prefer greener scenery and a more thunderous falls setting, though some adventure activities in the area are restricted by water levels.

Winter · Jun, Jul, Aug

Winter is dry, sunny, and more comfortable in the evenings, making it one of the easiest and most polished seasons for this experience. It combines crisp conditions, lower humidity, and strong safari-season demand, giving the Royal Livingstone Express its most classic postcard setting.

Weather Highlights

  • Summer high

    31°C / 88°F

  • Winter low

    9°C / 48°F

  • Rain

    67 days

  • Snow

    0 days

Location

Getting There

Royal Livingstone Express departs from Livingstone in southern Zambia, with the journey running toward the Victoria Falls Bridge area. Current operator updates show Royal Livingstone Express departures vary by season, with peak-season departures expanded from April to September 2026.

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