The Rubys

“Smoke that Thunders”—or “mosi-oa-tunya”— is what the natives call the plunging waters of Victoria Falls, which sits on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.
It’s those words that paint a picture of all that awaits in Zambia. The sounds, the sights... they pierce the eyes and strike the heart until a piece of the country lingers within, leaving you changed long after the visit is over.

• Zambia is named after the Zambezi River, which means “God’s friend.” Many believe that Zambia is not only a beautiful country but a very blessed one because of this.

• This might seem crazy, but Zambia has 72 (!!!) languages.

• As you’ll notice, many locations carry the name “Livingstone.” Dr. David Livingstone travelled to Southern Africa in the mid-1800s as a Scottish scientist and medical missionary. He is legendary for his expeditions and was one of the first Westerners to discover Victoria Falls.

• The people are lovely, and you’ll absolutely be swept away by the beautiful landscapes, wildlife, and culture.

The following are some of the many incredible adventures that are right on the doorstep of The Royal Livingstone Hotel and Avani Resort, and available for all guests to enjoy. The wedding planning team is working closely together with the companies offering these wonderful experiences. Please reach out to them via email (lmwaba@minorhotels.com) to get more information.

● Livingstone Stone Market—Support local artisans and subsistence entrepreneurship as you experience cultural immersion by shopping for handcrafted items and souvenirs to take back home. Please let us know if you would like to see the market.

● Bungee Jumping—Get an adrenaline rush and a spectacular view as you bungee jump off of the Victoria Falls railway bridge in no-mans-land right between the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.

● Safaris by Boat, Canoe, Walking, or Luxury Game Drive—Enjoy a walking safari, canoeing safari, river cruise safari, or luxury game drive through the Mosi-O-Tunya National Park where you’ll learn about the many species of wildlife in the park and spot lion, leopard, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, hippos and more in their natural habitat.

● Mukuni Village Tour


● Luxury Safari in Botswana—Take a quick detour and cross over into Northern Botswana to a very important conservation area and national park—Chobe National Park. Enjoy the ultimate luxury African safari as you follow the rhythm of the wildlife in their natural habitat and witness cheetahs, lions, leopards, wild dogs, elephants, hippos, buffalo, and more.

● River Canoeing— “Experience canoeing on the mighty Zambezi River: explore islands and drift down endless stretches of one of Africa’s most majestic rivers.
Accompanied by a professional guide, enjoy breathtaking scenery and
great bird and game viewing with a choice of a half day, full day, or the
amazing overnight experience. Truly one of the best kept Zambezi River
secrets; a ‘must-do’ fantastic experience.”


● Scenic Microlight Flights Over Victoria Falls

● Spectacular Helicopter Flights Over Victoria Falls— “THE FLIGHT OF ANGELS... Experience the Flight of Angels, an unimaginable experience of graceful flying and surrounding beauty with breathtaking views of the Victoria Falls, Batoka Gorge, the Zambezi River and the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
We also offer Gorge Lift Outs. After river rafting the best way to return to Livingstone is by helicopter, saving you an exhausting two hour walk, and
providing an exhilarating finish to your river rafting.”

● Four Wheeled Fun— “Push the limits and feel the force as you explore rugged terrain on a quad bike or go on a quad bike safari. Hop onto the back of a quad and be treated to awesome panoramic views and wildlife sightings with friends or family under the supervision of a qualified guide. Our quad bike trips vary from bush track riding (while experiencing the local village life) to quad bike eco safaris.”


● The Livingstone Musuem

● Carriage Rides— “Victoria Falls Horse Safaris operates two Victorian style
carriages beautifully finished in Royal Blue. They offer not only a feeling of nostalgia, but also comfort and an elevated view; ideally suited for special occasions. Our finely crafted carriages are comfortable and authentic, offering a truly unique way to tour the Minor Hotels Resort complex. Horses that are specially trained for carriage pulling are used for the carriage rides. Our smartly dressed and experienced coachmen are knowledgeable horse riders, and experienced in carriage riding. They know the surrounding areas well, also
taking on the role of a knowledgeable guide.”

● Tour of the Victoria Falls