Devils Pool & Livingstone Island: The 7 Best Tours

1.Livingstone Island Tour & Devils Pool

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 235 reviews · 3 hours · from $230Our pick

Cross from Victoria Falls into Zambia, take a five-minute boat to Livingstone Island, and swim at a safe pool near the Falls with trained guides. Steven and Tim handle safety, while Kelvin and other staff help with photos. The three-hour trip ends with breakfast overlooking the Zambezi.

“We had an excellent morning at Devil’s Pool. The guides were excellent and very safety minded. They took lots of great pictures with our phones and just the right angles. The breakfast after was a nice touch. We are very glad we did this activity.”

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2.Small-Group Devil’s Pool and Livingstone Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · from $199

Travel from Victoria Falls to Livingstone Island for a guided visit to Devil’s Pool, or Angel’s Pool when water is high. Expect a boat ride, river crossing, border formalities, a cooked meal, and close guidance on the rocks. Guides such as David and Phelp have helped guests through the swim and photos.

“You think it was just a pool for tourists? No no!! Even much more adventurous!! The staffs asked 5 of us if we would like to lay on the edge of the top of the falls cliff with maximum river flow! That is the most memorable and enjoyable moment when laying on the cliff!!”

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3.Livingstone Island and Devil’s Pool Walking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · from $160Best value

Walk across Zambia’s Livingstone Island, follow your guide over rocky ground, and swim to a pool at the lip of Victoria Falls. Groups are limited to eight. The 2 to 3-hour outing costs $160, plus park fees, transport, and possible visa costs.

“This in my opinion is the reason I travelled to Zimbabwe. You get the most up close experience with Victoria falls. My tour guide was amazing, helpful, and accommodating to our needs and safety. They take the best pictures and videos as you hang close to the Devils pool edge.”

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4.Devil’s Pool High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $245

You will swim at Devil's Pool with guides, visit Livingstone Island, tour Victoria Falls, and enjoy breakfast, lunch, or high tea. McDonald handles some pickups, with Frazer helping on the Zambia side. Allow 3 to 4 hours, plus border fees and transfers.

“From the pickup driver (McDonald) and (Frazer) on the Zambia side to the tour the guide were very helpful. going to the Devil Pool the guides made us feel safe at all times The only hiccup was the initial pickup information from get Guide was wrong and not only was the time wrong the the pickup location was not right Lucky I mentioned in a sms where we were staying, McDonald knocked on our door to wake us up at six and wasn’t fazed when I said we will be ten minutes We had a taxi booked for 7.15 and pickup said 8.00 from a location that was about 5…”

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5.Full Day Victoria Falls incl lunch & Devils Pool 10h ZIMBABWEAN & ZAMBIAN SIDE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $397Top rated

Spend 10 hours seeing Victoria Falls from both countries. Your guide leads the Zimbabwe rainforest walk, then you cross to Zambia for a speedboat ride, lunch on Livingstone Island, and the chance to enter Devil's Pool or Angel's Armchair. Hotel pickup and border help are included.

“We enjoyed the tour, esp. the guided tour at Zimbabwe side and the helicopter ride. It was a breathtaking view from the top. Thank you for suggesting the helicopter ride as part of the tour.”

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6.4 Hours Livingstone Island and Devils Pool Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $295

Spend about four hours at Livingstone Island and Devils Pool with Willtac Tours and Safaris. William can help arrange transfers and border formalities, while professional guides manage the visit. Expect powerful waterfall views, coffee or tea, and a thrilling swim near Victoria Falls.

“We had such a great time at the falls, and William customized a perfect trip for us. We had a large group - with little kids to grannies! William helped us organize it so that we could all stay together - while the daredevils in the group could swim Read more”

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7.Livingstone island Morning Breezer ( swim above the falls)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $167

Leave Victoria Falls at 7:30 am by twin-engine boat, cross the Zambezi to Livingstone Island, and swim at Devil’s Pool when river levels allow. A guided island visit and breakfast are included. Transport costs an extra $30 per person, with two people required.

“Great way to meet other solo travelers. The Devil’s Pool is thrilling - so glad I did it! The breakfast that came with the activity was also very delicious!”

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