Landmark
North-Western Hotel, Livingstone
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The North-Western Hotel is a historic landmark in the heart of Livingstone, built in 1905 during the early days of the town's development. Originally constructed to accommodate visitors arriving by rail to see Victoria Falls, it features classic colonial architecture with wide verandas and high ceilings. The hotel has hosted notable figures including British royalty and early aviators. While no longer operating as a hotel, the building remains a symbol of Livingstone's heritage and is often used for events and tours. Visitors can admire its façade and imagine the bygone era of safari-suited travelers and steam trains.
Don't miss
- Admire the colonial-era architecture, including the distinctive verandas and corrugated iron roof.
- View historical photographs displayed inside, showing the hotel in its early 20th-century heyday.
- Learn about famous guests such as the Duke of Windsor, who stayed here in the 1920s.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit North-Western Hotel, Livingstone
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inPrivate Transfer from Livingstone Airport to Livingstone Hotels4.9★ · 13 travelers~0 hoursFree cancellationFrom$15 per personSee dates →
Best full dayLivingstone Victoria Falls Tour Zambia And Zimbabwe Combo4.7★ · 138 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$138 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleLivingstone Airport Transfers (LVI) – Reliable Pickup or Drop off5★ · 34 travelers~0 hoursFree cancellationFrom$15 per personSee dates →More attractions in Livingstone