{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/zambia/livingstone","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:23:48.330Z","place":{"city":"Livingstone","country":"Zambia","countryCode":"ZM","lat":-17.84194,"lon":25.85425},"safety":{"score":68,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":69,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":67,"travellerSentiment":{"score":70,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent travelers report feeling welcomed and safe in Livingstone's tourist areas. Visitors praise friendly locals and comfortable daytime exploration in central zones. Most recommend caution after dark and in specific neighborhoods; solo female travelers report feeling comfortable with basic awareness.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":65,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":70,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":97,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":64,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":70,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-06-01T13:58:33Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":1,"label":"Exercise normal security precautions (with regional 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(green)","year":null,"score":69,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)","year":null,"score":97,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":75,"display":"75 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":75,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":333},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":334},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":339},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":341},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":363},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":365},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":409},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Zambia","distanceKm":492}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Livingstone is one of Southern Africa's safest tourist cities, with low violent crime and a dedicated tourism police presence.","summary":"Livingstone benefits from a tourism-dependent economy and police presence focused on visitor safety, making it significantly safer than many regional cities. While petty crime (pickpocketing, ATM skimming) requires standard precautions, violent crime against tourists is rare. The city's tourist infrastructure and English-speaking locals create a generally welcoming environment.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Street robbery and mugging are documented but infrequent against tourists; mainly affects those in isolated areas displaying valuables at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded markets, transport hubs, and along Mosi-oa-Tunya Road; watch belongings closely in busy tourist areas and near ATMs."},"safeAreas":["Livingstone Central","David Livingstone Statue Area"],"avoidAreas":["Maramba Township — unpaved roads, minimal lighting, least developed; only enter with trusted local guide during daylight hours"],"scams":["ATM card skimming with PIN observation, followed by post-withdrawal robbery; use only bank ATMs during business hours and cover your PIN entry","Unlicensed adventure operators (white-water rafting, bungee jumping, safari tours) cutting corners on safety equipment; book only through established, licensed companies","Street money changers shortchanging tourists on currency exchange; change money only at banks or official exchange offices","Victoria Falls entry-fee confusion across Zambia–Zimbabwe border; clarify visa and entry requirements before crossing"],"zones":[{"name":"Livingstone Central","level":"safe","note":"Colonial town centre with hotels, restaurants, shops; well-lit, well-patrolled, strong tourism infrastructure"},{"name":"David Livingstone Statue Area","level":"safe","note":"Main tourist corridor toward Victoria Falls; regular traffic, good visibility, well-maintained roads"},{"name":"Mosi-oa-Tunya Road Commercial District","level":"caution","note":"Banks and shops; safe during daylight but risky after dark; documented ATM card-skimming near bank ATMs"},{"name":"Zambezi Riverfront","level":"caution","note":"Scenic but isolated; wildlife hazards (elephants, unpredictable animals); minimal lighting after dark"},{"name":"Maramba Township","level":"avoid","note":"Working-class area with unpaved roads, minimal infrastructure; least safe for solo tourists—visit only with local guide during daylight"},{"name":"Mukuni Area","level":"caution","note":"Local residential neighbourhood; cultural sites accessible with guide; requires heightened awareness if exploring solo"},{"name":"Dambwa Residential","level":"caution","note":"Working-class area away from tourism; safe with awareness; avoid walking alone at night"}]}}