DEVIL’S POOL

(Devil’s Pool and Angel’s Pool if available)

Official guided tours to Livingstone Island have a 100% safety record. It is illegal and dangerous to visit the Island with a private guide or on your own, and Livingstone Island is the only place to safely swim on the edge of Victoria Falls.

Where

You will begin and end your activity at the Livingstone Island Launch Site - between the Victoria Falls border and Livingstone Town. The experience itself is right on the edge of Victoria Falls.

Time of Day

Please be at the Launch site jetty at least 30 minutes prior to stated activity time. We offer five trips a day to Livingstone Island, with a maximum of 24 people each time.

Time of Year

Devil's Pool is open during the drier months of the year, usually between mid-August and late December when the Zambezi water levels are low enough for swimmers to take the plunge. Angel’s Pool is usually open when Devil’s Pool is closed but Livingstone Island is still open. Livingstone Island is usually closed entirely between the end of March and the middle of of June.
Please be aware that these dates are entirely dependent on the Zambezi River water levels so do reach out for more details closer to the time.

Weather

The Livingstone Island Tour and the Devil's Pool activities are very seasonal: when the Zambezi River is too high the island is closed. It can also be affected by rainfall, so although Livingstone Island operates when it is raining, be aware that the activity may need to be cancelled during heavy rainstorms. We provide raincoats for when the waterfall is at its most magnificent!

Morning Breezer - $125pp [excl transfers from Zim]
Departure 07h30, 09h00 & 10h30
Duration 1 ½ hours each
Includes tea & coffee, soft drinks and light snacks

Livingstone Island Lunch - $200pp [excl transfers from Zim]
Departure 12h30 / Return 15h15
Duration 2 ¾ hours
Includes buffet lunch, soft drinks, beer and wine

High Tea - $170pp [excl transfers from Zim]
Departure 15h30 / Return 17h30
Duration 2 hours
Includes tea & coffee, light snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine

What to Wear

Swimwear, comfortable clothes and walking shoes. From June to August we recommend guests bring warm clothes because it can be cold and windy.

What to Bring

Sunscreen, swimming towel, hat, sunglasses and your camera.

Children

The minimum age for children on the island is 8 years old but for swimming activities the minimum age is 12. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult who will need to sign to confirm their ages.

Inclusions
Return boat transfer from the Launch Site to Livingstone Island. A guided tour of the island by our experienced local guides. A gourmet meal prepared for you on the island, with tea, coffee and a selection of drinks. Swimming activity only if the water is low enough.

Exclusions
Items of a personal nature, transfers to/from your hotel.