Livingstone

Kubu Café is charmingly decorated with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, complemented by friendly and attentive staff. It offers comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, charging points and even a small curio shop for local finds. There's also secure parking available on-site. Their tempting selection of cakes, meals, beverages and recently introduced vegan options, particularly the chickpea tacos, are a real treat. On special occasions, you might even be treated to live performances featuring the vibrant rhythms of African music.

Sweet & Salty Café is a top spot in Livingstone, offering excellent breakfast options and what might just be the best chips you'll find in Zambia. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, with a lovely beer garden, an indoor dining area, a bar, outdoor terrace, and counter seating to suit any mood. Their pizzas are truly outstanding, flavourful, freshly made, and generously portioned. The coffee is also a highlight, making it one of the best places in town to eat, drink, and unwind.

Nomad's Rest Café & Bistro is a scenic and peaceful spot, perfect for a relaxing meal. Their iced coffee is refreshingly good, and the breakfast, made with high-quality ingredients, is both delicious and satisfying. The juice and granola bowl with yoghurt is a standout morning choice. In addition to breakfast, the bistro also serves a range of lunch and dinner options.

Munali Café is a popular gem in Livingstone, known for serving some of the best bread in town. The menu features delightful treats like coffee, milkshakes, steak pies, and delicious pastries. The shawarma is a favourite among regulars, and the coffee never disappoints.

The Lookout Café is renowned for its prime location perched high above the banks of the Zambezi River on the Zimbabwean side, offering truly spectacular views, especially at dusk. It’s a must-visit spot, with breathtaking vistas of the gorge, the spray from the falls, and the iconic bridge. The atmosphere is relaxed, making it the perfect place to unwind while enjoying a meal. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the café’s breakfast menu may be small, but it's certainly worth sampling, with highlights such as eggs Benedict and smashed avocado on toast.