Dr. David Livingstone was paddled in a dugout canoe through swift rapids towards the roar and rising cloud of mist suspended above a cliff over which the whole of the Zambezi River plunged. The Makololo paddlers skillfully landed him on ‘Goat Island’ (now Livingstone Island) right on the lip of the chasm. A few steps through the small rainforest and, on the 16th November 1855, he gazed upon one of the most spectacular sights in the world – ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ (The Smoke that Thunders) which he named after his Queen as The Victoria Falls.

Today you are picked up from the wooden jetty adjacent to the Royal Livingstone Hotel river deck by an aluminum boat launch with twin water-jet propelled engines. All visits to the island are during the ‘low water’ season, which usually begins in mid-July and runs through to the end of January. High water visits are not possible as the island is continuously covered in the spray/downpour from the falls. The trip includes a short guided tour of the island, viewing the Victoria Falls and a light snack.

Morning visits: Departing Royal Livingstone at: 07:30am, 09:00am and 10:30am – This includes tea and coffee, soft drinks and a light breakfast

Lunch time visit: Departing Royal Livingstone at 12:30pm - This includes a buffet lunch, with soft drinks, beer and wine.

Afternoon visit: Departing Royal Livingstone at 03:30pm - This includes tea, coffee, light snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine

Devil’s Pool – something for the thrill-seekers

In low water season, (approximately end of August to December) you can swim in a rock pool (Devil’s Pool) located on the edge of the falls.  You will be accompanied at all times by an experienced guide.