Livingstone Waterfall Tours: Our Top 5

1.Livingstone Island Tour & Devils Pool

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

Cross from Victoria Falls into Zambia, take a short boat ride to Livingstone Island, and swim at Devil’s Pool or another safe pool beside Victoria Falls. English-speaking guides lead the water crossing, photograph the experience, and serve breakfast on the island. Allow three hours, plus border and transfer time.

“What an amazing experience! The Devil’s Pool has been on my bucket list for years. I’m so glad I did it. I was traveling solo and put in a group of 6 total. It felt like a private tour. Pick up was easy and my driver helped me with border crossing to Zambia. The staff treated us so well. I felt very safe in their hands and they took amazing photos! Thank you Steven and Tim for the safety and Kelvin for the great photos!”

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2.Zambezi Half-Day Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

From Livingstone or Victoria Falls, you’ll hike into Zambia’s Batoka Gorge, then paddle 10 to 13 class IV and V rapids with guides such as Andrew, Enock, Alex, and James. Allow extra time for the border if staying in Zimbabwe. Transfers, lunch, drinks, safety gear, and photos are included.

“We had so much fun! The rapids were awesome and Stan, Abraham and Sadias were incredible! They very obviously love what they do and their passion made it so much fun! All transfers across the border were included which was very helpful, make sure you have a double entry Zimbabwe VISA, if coming from that side. If want to experience the Zambezi river with a local Zambian company, cannot recommend this enough!”

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3.Scenic Microlight Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 15 - 30 minutes · from $185

Take a 15 or 30-minute open-air microlight flight above Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, nearby islands, Batoka Gorge, and Mosi oa Tunya National Park. Pilots such as Anton may point out wildlife and geology along the way. Hotel pickup and return transfer from Livingstone are included, but flights depend on fair weather.

“Unforgettable experience! Microlights make you really feel you are flying. Awesome sightings of big herds of elephants, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles,.. And the mighty Zambeze, its islands, the incredible Falls and their rainbows!! Anton and the rest of the crew were awesome. Highly recommended!”

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4.Victoria Falls Helicopter Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 22 minutes - 1 hour · from $189

From your Livingstone accommodation, transfer to Maramba Airfield for a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. Choose 15 minutes for the falls and islands, 22 minutes with Batoka Gorge, or 30 minutes covering villages, wildlife areas, rapid 26, the gorge, river, falls, and islands. English commentary and hotel transfers are included.

“The pick up driver was about ten minutes late so it was a bit of a rush to get on the chopper as other passengers were waiting. The flight was great and so was the commentary but unfortunately the couple on the flight with us had a young child who constantly made noises on the microphone. Also both parents took window seats one in the front and one in the back which meant that my wife had a central rear seat with limited view and with a parent and child across the back making it a tight squeeze for three adults and a child. It would be good to know…”

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5.White Water Rafting & Swimming under the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $120Best value

Spend about eight hours with Bundu Rafting on the Zambezi, tackling class III to V rapids, calm pools, and the steep Batoka Gorge route. You’ll also swim beneath Victoria Falls, enjoy lunch, and receive hotel pickup, drop-off, and a free rafting video. Guides including Big Ben, K, Ben, and Potato have earned special praise for safety and good humor.

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