Livingstone Island, Victoria Falls, Zambia

Perched on the edge of the Victoria Falls in the very midst of this thundering mass of water, Livingstone Island is the place from where Dr Livingstone first viewed the Mosi-oa-Tunya (The Smoke That Thunders).

We offer three daily excursions to the island: the early morning trip is followed by a light snack; the lunch time trip includes a full lunch; and the afternoon visit is followed by tea. Numbers are limited to twenty.

Your visit begins with a thrilling ride through the channels of the Zambezi in our twin-engine boats. Thereafter, you will be taken on a guided exploration of the island: learning about its long history, from ancient times, when it was a sacrificial site, to the present day, as a protected World Heritage Site.

During this exploration of Livingstone Island, which was named in honour of the famous explorer, you will truly understand the real power of this Wonder of the World, as the churning mass of water rushes past you before its headlong flight into the deep chasm below. If you’re feeling brave, you can even take a heart-stopping peek over the island’s edge to the churning mass below.

After the tour, you can relax and enjoy refreshments under the shade of our canopied dining area with a view of the Falls that is quite unique. For those of you who are keen on a swimming experience unlike any other, you can even brave the waters of this mighty river in the island’s very own bathing pool, which forms each year amongst the rocks along the edge of the Falls. 

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