Livingstone Memorial Monument

Monument commemorating explorer David Livingstone's legacy

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Crucifix Made from Wood of Tree under which David Livingstone Died - Anglican Cathedral-Old Slave Market - Stone Town - Zanzibar - Tanzania (8841392441).jpg
Livingstone Memorial at Chitambo, Africa, ca.1873-ca.1900 (imp-cswc-GB-237-CSWC47-LS16-056).jpg
The Livinsgtone Memorial, Chitambo, ca.1905-ca.1940 (imp-cswc-GB-237-CSWC47-LS6-057).jpg
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Livingstone Memorial at a Glance#

Address: Livingstone, Central Province, Zambia (country road near Mosi-oa-Tunya/Livingstone town area)

Hours: Open daily dawn-dusk

Admission: Free to visit memorial site

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How to Get to Livingstone Memorial#

Livingstone town is served by Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI), with flights from Lusaka and regional carriers. From town center, the memorial and nearby sites are reachable by short taxi ride or local transport.

Tips for Visiting Livingstone Memorial#

  • Visit at sunset for softer light and fewer visitors.
  • Combine the memorial with a walking tour of Livingstone town to contextualize the explorer's complex legacy.
  • Respect local perspectives: Livingstone is contentious - he is both lauded and critiqued for his role in colonial-era history.

Best Time to Visit Livingstone Memorial#

Dry season (May-October) is easiest for travel and site access.

Dry season (May-October)
May-October · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Warm days, cool nights-best for travel and visibility at memorial sites.
Wet season (November-April)
November-April · 20-32°C (68-90°F)
Lush landscapes and higher river flows; some roads may be affected by rain.

Weather & Climate near Livingstone Memorial#

Climate

Livingstone Memorial's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1126 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 17° - 26° 21° 272 mm overcast 84% 2.2 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.6h
February Good 17° - 26° 22° 251 mm overcast 83% 2.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.4h
March Good 17° - 27° 22° 177 mm overcast 83% 2.5 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.1h
April Excellent 15° - 27° 21° 39 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.7 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.7h
May Ideal 12° - 26° 19° 5 mm mostly sunny 69% 2.7 m/s 2.0 very high 11.4h
June Ideal 9° - 25° 17° 0 mm mostly sunny 63% 2.9 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
July Ideal 9° - 25° 17° 0 mm mostly sunny 57% 3.1 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
August Ideal 11° - 27° 19° 0 mm clear 47% 3.7 m/s 2.0 very high 11.6h
September Ideal 14° - 30° 22° 1 mm clear 38% 4.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
October Ideal 16° - 31° 23° 16 mm some cloud 39% 4.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.3h
November Very Good 16° - 29° 23° 108 mm partly cloudy 56% 2.9 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.6h
December Good 17° - 27° 22° 257 mm overcast 79% 2.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.7h