The Elephant Café (Livingstone) in Livingstone, Livingstone: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Animals and wildlife in Livingstone, Livingstone
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The Elephant Café is a magical, one-of-a-kind experience for families with older children. The elephant interaction is unforgettable, and the setting on the Zambezi is stunning. Expect a price-fixed gourmet meal, warm hospitality and a deep sense of place.
What is The Elephant Café (Livingstone)?
The Elephant Café is about 10 km upriver from Victoria Falls, offering a unique blend of wild eatables and a resident herd of rescued elephants. Guests are greeted by the gentle giants before dining on a beautifully appointed deck suspended over the Zambezi River. The menu features indigenous ingredients like Mongongo nuts, Marulas, wild sour plums and baobab, creating an African adventure for the taste buds. The meal is price-fixed, and guests can arrive by speedboat or road transfer. The minimum age is 10 years, and children under 18 require an indemnity form signed by a guardian. It is a genuinely special experience rather than a standard restaurant.
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💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Book ahead 24 hours in advance. Age rules
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Not suitable | Minimum age 10. |
| 3–5 years | Not suitable | Minimum age 10. |
| 6–9 years | Limited | Minimum age 10. |
| 10–12 years | Excellent | Core age range for the experience. |
| 13+ years | Excellent | Full experience. |
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Key details
- Address
- Livingstone, Southern Province, Zambia, Livingstone
What if...?
The questions every parent asks before booking. Tap to expand.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 10 years.
Is the meal included?
Yes, a price-fixed gourmet meal is included.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Toddler suitability
- No
- Minimum age
- 10
- Facilities
- Elephant interaction
- restaurant
- Access and parking
- Boat or road access
- Safety notes
Follow guide instructions around elephants
Tickets and costs
- Ages that pay the child rate
- 10+ years
- Toddler age band
- Yes
- Ticket notes
Rates on enquiry; confirm current family rates and age restrictions with the operator. Minimum age 10.
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Elephant interaction, boat transfer, gourmet meal
- Food and drink per person (estimate)
- Free
- Return transport (estimate, flat)
- Free
- Transport estimate note
- From Livingstone; confirm meeting point
- Prices last checked
- Rates and family suitability cross-checked with Wetu and Airbnb, October 2026
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Dry season
- Busiest times
- Weekends and holidays
- How to get there
Livingstone, Southern Province; boat or road transfer
- By car
- Yes, boat or road access
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Not practical
- Public transport
Not practical
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A riverside restaurant near Victoria Falls with rescued elephant interaction and bush gourmet cuisine for ages 10+.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Elephant Café (Livingstone) suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Minimum age: 10. Follow guide instructions around elephants
- Is The Elephant Café (Livingstone) accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Boat or road access.
- What is the best time to visit The Elephant Café (Livingstone)?
- Dry season. It is busiest Weekends and holidays.
- How do you get to The Elephant Café (Livingstone)?
- Yes, boat or road access. Ride-hailing: Not practical. Public transport: Not practical Livingstone, Southern Province; boat or road transfer
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