Livingstone Island is a 5 - 8 minutes boat ride from the Royal Livingstone Hotel and is located in the middle of the Zambezi River, touching the lip of the Victoria Falls, where the water thunders down the 103m drop. Access to this unique Island is seasonal and depends entirely on the water level in the Zambezi River. All visits to the island are during the ‘low water’ season, which usually begins in mid-July and goes through to the end of January. High water visits are not possible as the island is continuously covered in the spray/downpour from the Victoria Falls.

If you’re looking to flirt with the wild side, swimming in one of the world’s most fascinating natural pools of water, Devil’s Pool, can be experienced during your guided tour of Livingstone Island. This isn’t your ordinary swim in an infinity pool, but a daring one to the very edge of the Victoria Falls. Brave swimmers will get to experience the ultimate thrill of peering over the brim of the largest curtain of falling water.

Devil’s Pool is open for even more limited periods, usually between mid-August and mid-January, when the Zambezi water levels are low enough for swimmers to take the plunge.

The trip includes a short guided tour of the island, viewing the Victoria Falls and a light snack depending on the time of the morning visits.
Morning visits
Departing Royal Livingstone at 7:30am, 9:00am and 10:30am – Includes tea and coffee, soft drinks and a light breakfast
Lunchtime visit
Departing Royal Livingstone at 12:30 - Includes a buffet lunch, with soft drinks, beer and wine.
Afternoon visit
Departing Royal Livingstone at 3:30pm - Includes tea, coffee, light snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine