Livingstone Island

Visit Livingstone Island (also known as Devils Pool) and stand where the Scottish explorer David Livingstone first viewed the Victoria Falls. On Livingstone Island you can swim to the edge of the magnificent Victoria Falls. Sit in Devils Pool which is a natural rock pool on a ledge right at the edge of Victoria Falls.

General Information

Please note that trips to Livingstone Island take place in Zambia.
Visa fees may apply if you are staying in Zimbabwe.

Your trip to Livingstone Island starts at the deck of the Royal Livingstone Hotel in Livingstone, Zambia. Here you will meet your guides and be given an introduction of what to expect and a safety talk. From there you will take a short boat ride to Livingstone Island. The captain will navigate the rocky channels as you cruise within a close distance of the Victoria Falls. This is a great experience in itself.

Once you reach Livingstone Island you will be greeted by the friendly staff. You are then lead to the very edge of the Victoria Falls. This is the spot where David Livingstone first witnessed the Victoria Falls himself. From here you get to experience magnificent views of the Victoria Falls from a completely different perspective than the views from the rainforest. If it is a sunny day the rainbows are incredible.

Once you have viewed the Victoria Falls you have the opportunity to jump into Devils Pool. The guides will explain the route before giving you a safety briefing. The swim to Devils Pool Victoria Falls is not hard. You do not need to be a strong swimmer. There is a safety rope to assist you along the way. Once you reach the ledge you climb out onto a rocky outcrop close to the edge of the Falls. Devils Pool is a deep natural pool that has been created by thousands of years of erosion. Devils Pool has a natural rock ledge literally on the edge of the Falls. This creates a barrier where the water is only a few centimeters deep. This barrier allows you to safely jump into the pool without getting swept over the edge of the falls.

Once you are in Devils Pool you can lie on the rock ledge and look out over the Victoria Falls. With the flowing water rushing past just meters away. This is an incredible experience and one you will be talking about forever. Once you have had your fun in Devils Pool the guides will lead you back to Livingstone Island where you will be treated to either breakfast, lunch or snacks depending the the time of day.

Livingstone Island Victoria Falls Options

Livingstone Island Morning Breezer (US$113 per person)

Trips to Livingstone Island Victoria Falls are offered at different times throughout the day. Each trip lasts about 2 hrs. The Livingstone Island morning breezer trips leave from the Royal Livingstone Hotel at 07:30, 09:00 and 10:30 and includes tea & coffee, soft drinks and light snacks.

Livingstone Island Lunch (US$178 per person)

The lunch trip leaves from the Royal Livingstone Hotel at 12:30 and includes lunch, soft drinks, beer and wine.

Livingstone Island High Tea (US$153 per person)

The Livingstone Island high tea leaves from the Royal Livingstone Hotel at 15:30 and includes tea & coffee, light snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine.

Livingstone Island Morning Breezer

Time: 06:15, 08:15, 09:30
Duration: 3.5 hours
 

Livingstone Island Lunch

Time: 11:30
Duration: 3.5 hours
 

Livingstone Island High Tea

Time: 14:15
Duration: 3.5 hours
* Times stated above are times that Leave from Kingdom Hotel
* Please allow 15 minutes before to transfer from Victoria Falls based hotels to Kingdom Hotel
* Please note Devils pool is closed from 10 Jan until further notice due to high water

 Included:
• Return transfers from Victoria Falls based hotels
 

Livingstone Island Morning Breezer Included:
• Coffee
• Soft drinks
• Light snacks
 
Livingstone Island Lunch Included:
• lunch
• Soft drinks
• Beer and wine
 
Livingstone Island High Tea Included:
• Tea & coffee
• Light snacks
• Soft drinks
• Beer and wine
• $8 transfer fee from hotel to Kingdom

 Excluded:
• Visa Costs
• US$10 transfer fee to be paid in cash on arrival

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