Activities
The Zambezi River is known for some great adrenalin inducing activities, particularly the White Water Rafting. There are a number of other interesting activities and excursion, the most unique of which is probably a visit to Livingstone Island, with the additional chance to swim in the Devil's Pool (right at the edge of the Falls - naturally only available at low water).
You can also enjoy some lovely River Cruises, or fly over the Falls and the gorges. There are a number of tours of Cultural interest, such as Village and Market visits.
Whether you are feeling active or just want to relax and explore, there is a lot to experience in Livingstone.
You can also enjoy some lovely River Cruises, or fly over the Falls and the gorges. There are a number of tours of Cultural interest, such as Village and Market visits.
Whether you are feeling active or just want to relax and explore, there is a lot to experience in Livingstone.
For something a little different - swimming in one of world’s most fascinating natural pools of water, Devil’s Pool, can be experienced during your guided tour of Livingstone Island. This is not a swim in an infinity pool, but a daring dip on the very edge of the Victoria Falls. Adventurous swimmers will get to experience the ultimate thrill of peering over the brim of the Falls.
Guided tours to Livingstone Island have a 100% safety record, and it is illegal to visit the Island with a private guide or on your own.
Devil’s Pool is only open during the drier months of the year, usually between mid-August and mid-January, when the Zambezi River water levels are low enough for swimmers to take the plunge.
Tongabezi offers five trips a day to Livingstone Island. A boat that carries up to 16 people will take you through the fast-moving channels of the Zambezi, a thrilling journey in itself.
Once on the island you are given a guided tour, learning about its history from ancient times when it served as a sacrificial site to the present day and its World Heritage status.
Child Policy:
All children pay full amount. Children from 8 years to 11 years can visit the island, but are not allowed to swim. Children from 12 years and above can visit the island and swim. All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult willing to sign to confirm their age.
What to Wear Swimwear, comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
Things to Bring Sunscreen, swimming towel, hat, sunglasses and your camera.
Inclusions
Return boat transfer from the Dry Manzi jetty to Livingstone Island
A guided tour of the island with explanation on the flora & fauna, the history and the geology of the Victoria Falls
In low waters guests can swim in a rock pool on the edge of the Falls accompanied by guide.
Mornings, Lunch and afternoon slots.
Guided tours to Livingstone Island have a 100% safety record, and it is illegal to visit the Island with a private guide or on your own.
Devil’s Pool is only open during the drier months of the year, usually between mid-August and mid-January, when the Zambezi River water levels are low enough for swimmers to take the plunge.
Tongabezi offers five trips a day to Livingstone Island. A boat that carries up to 16 people will take you through the fast-moving channels of the Zambezi, a thrilling journey in itself.
Once on the island you are given a guided tour, learning about its history from ancient times when it served as a sacrificial site to the present day and its World Heritage status.
Child Policy:
All children pay full amount. Children from 8 years to 11 years can visit the island, but are not allowed to swim. Children from 12 years and above can visit the island and swim. All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult willing to sign to confirm their age.
What to Wear Swimwear, comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
Things to Bring Sunscreen, swimming towel, hat, sunglasses and your camera.
Inclusions
Return boat transfer from the Dry Manzi jetty to Livingstone Island
A guided tour of the island with explanation on the flora & fauna, the history and the geology of the Victoria Falls
In low waters guests can swim in a rock pool on the edge of the Falls accompanied by guide.
Mornings, Lunch and afternoon slots.
Enjoy a 15 or 30 Minute Flight of the Angels - an exhilarating introductory flight over the Victoria Falls, the islands near the Falls and thundering Zambezi River. The Microlight flights offer unique, uninhibited and literally breathtaking views of the Falls and the spectacular gorge that the Zambezi has carved into the surrounding landscape over many thousands of years.
Due to the close proximity of the Batoka Sky aerodrome to the Zambezi River, the Microlights are over the spectacular scenery of the River a mere 30 seconds after take off. All guests will be collected from their respective hotels and taken to The Lookout Café for their briefing.
Inclusions
Return road transfers from accommodation venues in the Livingstone area.
During the cooler winter months, a warm flight overall will be provided.
Exclusions
For safety purposes you may not take your own camera, however there is a wing-mounted digital camera that is operated by the pilot during your flight. These images can be purchased after your flight.
Notes:
Flights will be postponed should there be a storm, or high winds. Flights are scheduled for the early morning and late afternoons.
Wear comfortable clothing. Please don’t wear scarves, or jackets with belts or ties which may come loose during the flight.
Minimum Age 12 years
Maximum Weight 100.0 kg
Due to the close proximity of the Batoka Sky aerodrome to the Zambezi River, the Microlights are over the spectacular scenery of the River a mere 30 seconds after take off. All guests will be collected from their respective hotels and taken to The Lookout Café for their briefing.
Inclusions
Return road transfers from accommodation venues in the Livingstone area.
During the cooler winter months, a warm flight overall will be provided.
Exclusions
For safety purposes you may not take your own camera, however there is a wing-mounted digital camera that is operated by the pilot during your flight. These images can be purchased after your flight.
Notes:
Flights will be postponed should there be a storm, or high winds. Flights are scheduled for the early morning and late afternoons.
Wear comfortable clothing. Please don’t wear scarves, or jackets with belts or ties which may come loose during the flight.
Minimum Age 12 years
Maximum Weight 100.0 kg
Enjoy a relaxed River experience. There is impressive African Queen, a triple deck 70 foot catamaran and the slightly smaller, but equally luxurious, African Princess. Both offer the charming combination of panoramic views of the mighty Zambezi River at various times of the day.
Arguably the best sunset cruise Victoria Falls has to offer, a trip on the African Queen or African Princess are without a doubt a bucket-list Zambian experience.
The Captain's Cabin
For a personalized and exclusive service fit, you might wish to enjoy the view from the top deck in the company of the Captain of the African Queen or the African Princess. Private staff will serve you bottled wines, premium brand drinks and tasty snacks within the comfort and privacy of the Captain’s Cabin.
You will be accompanied by your private guide from the time of collection at your hotel, during the cruise and on your exclusive transfer after your unforgettable experience.
The Captains Cabins has the capacity to hold the following number of guests:
• African Queen: A maximum of 8 guests.
• African Princess: A maximum of 6 guests.
Notes:
Collection at your hotel is at 15h30 (winter) 16h00 (summer).
The Cruise departs Royal Landing at 16h00 (winter) 16h30 (summer) .
Transfer will have you back at your hotel by 18h30 and 19h00
The cruise departs from and returns to the Royal Landing on the water’s edge.
The cruise may be delayed should there be a thunderstorm, or heavy rain.
Wear comfortable Clothing, it is advisable to wear flat shoes, and bring a light sweater or jacket.
Bring Sunglasses, Sunblock, and your Camera.
Inclusions
Return road transfers from accommodation venues in the Livingstone area.
Sun-downer Drinks and Snacks
Exclusions
Premium brand spirits
Arguably the best sunset cruise Victoria Falls has to offer, a trip on the African Queen or African Princess are without a doubt a bucket-list Zambian experience.
The Captain's Cabin
For a personalized and exclusive service fit, you might wish to enjoy the view from the top deck in the company of the Captain of the African Queen or the African Princess. Private staff will serve you bottled wines, premium brand drinks and tasty snacks within the comfort and privacy of the Captain’s Cabin.
You will be accompanied by your private guide from the time of collection at your hotel, during the cruise and on your exclusive transfer after your unforgettable experience.
The Captains Cabins has the capacity to hold the following number of guests:
• African Queen: A maximum of 8 guests.
• African Princess: A maximum of 6 guests.
Notes:
Collection at your hotel is at 15h30 (winter) 16h00 (summer).
The Cruise departs Royal Landing at 16h00 (winter) 16h30 (summer) .
Transfer will have you back at your hotel by 18h30 and 19h00
The cruise departs from and returns to the Royal Landing on the water’s edge.
The cruise may be delayed should there be a thunderstorm, or heavy rain.
Wear comfortable Clothing, it is advisable to wear flat shoes, and bring a light sweater or jacket.
Bring Sunglasses, Sunblock, and your Camera.
Inclusions
Return road transfers from accommodation venues in the Livingstone area.
Sun-downer Drinks and Snacks
Exclusions
Premium brand spirits
Scenic helicopter flights over the Victoria Falls (short flights are 12 - 13 minutes, long flights 20 - 22 minutes) offer spectacular photographic opportunities, and due to the close proximity of the Maramba Aerodrome to the Zambezi River, the helicopter flights reach the spectacular scenery of the Zambezi River within 30 seconds after take-off.
This is a great family fun activity ensuring the best views of the Victoria Falls and Zambezi River.
Inclusions
Return road transfers to Batoka Sky from accommodation venues in the Livingstone area.
Notes
After viewing the Falls, enjoy an exhilarating flight over the local villages to the Batoka Gorge, following the Zambezi River to rapid 26. Circle over the Victoria Falls and the islands and return to the Maramba Airfield.
The flight may be delayed should there be a thunderstorm or heavy rain.
Wear comfortable clothing and don't forget sunglasses.
Minimum Age 2 years
Maximum Weight 100 kg
This is a great family fun activity ensuring the best views of the Victoria Falls and Zambezi River.
Inclusions
Return road transfers to Batoka Sky from accommodation venues in the Livingstone area.
Notes
After viewing the Falls, enjoy an exhilarating flight over the local villages to the Batoka Gorge, following the Zambezi River to rapid 26. Circle over the Victoria Falls and the islands and return to the Maramba Airfield.
The flight may be delayed should there be a thunderstorm or heavy rain.
Wear comfortable clothing and don't forget sunglasses.
Minimum Age 2 years
Maximum Weight 100 kg
This is a fascinating guided Tour, where you discover how The Victoria Falls was formed and what local customs and traditions surround them.
The local Kololo tribe, who lived in the area in the 1800’s called the Falls ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ – ‘the Smoke that Thunders’ and in more modern times as ‘the greatest known curtain of falling water’. Victoria Falls are a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe.
A path along the edge of the forest provides the visitor, who is prepared to brave the tremendous spray with an unparalleled series of views of the Falls. One special vantage point is across the Knife edge bridge, where visitors can have the finest view of the Eastern Cataract and the Main Falls as well as the Boiling Pot where the river turns and heads down the Batoka Gorge.
Other vantage points include the Falls bridge and the Lookout Tree which commands a panoramic view across the Main Falls. Different times of the year will provide completely different experiences of the Falls region - as the water levels on the Zambezi are seasonal.
Inclusions
A Tour of the Victoria Falls, transfers (from / to hotels in Livingstone).
The local Kololo tribe, who lived in the area in the 1800’s called the Falls ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ – ‘the Smoke that Thunders’ and in more modern times as ‘the greatest known curtain of falling water’. Victoria Falls are a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe.
A path along the edge of the forest provides the visitor, who is prepared to brave the tremendous spray with an unparalleled series of views of the Falls. One special vantage point is across the Knife edge bridge, where visitors can have the finest view of the Eastern Cataract and the Main Falls as well as the Boiling Pot where the river turns and heads down the Batoka Gorge.
Other vantage points include the Falls bridge and the Lookout Tree which commands a panoramic view across the Main Falls. Different times of the year will provide completely different experiences of the Falls region - as the water levels on the Zambezi are seasonal.
Inclusions
A Tour of the Victoria Falls, transfers (from / to hotels in Livingstone).
Mukuni's Village
This is a Royal village which was founded around the 13th Century. It is home to about 7,000 Leya people. The chief has invited visitors into his village to get a glimpse of how his people have lived for generations and to learn a little about their traditional customs and beliefs.
The Chief’s guides and the people of the village are more than happy to show visitors their huts and take you inside, explain how they are built and decorated, introduce you to various craftsmen and women at work and ask you to taste some traditional foods and beer.
This is a working village, not a purpose built tourist attraction, and it is a privilege to be welcomed into their lifestyle and you are able to gain an insight into Zambian rural life. This enables visitors to understand the cultural aspect of this life style and allows them to interact with different cultures, often for the first time. This is a good experience for children.
David Livingstone Museum
For the late Victorians, Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873) was one of the great heroes of their era. The "greatest man of his generation", Florence Nightingale called him. He was very much a household name, recognized as an extensive explorer of Africa, and a champion of the fight against slavery. The Livingstone Museum is one of a kind in this area. It contains the most comprehensive memorabilia of Dr Livingstone, including authentic maps and diaries, and covers the history of the region from the formation right up to the present day. The Museum also contains Anthropological, Natural History and African Culture sections.
Dambwa Market
The Dambwa market offers a local flavour and insight as to how many of the local people of today buy and sell goods such as traditional foodstuffs, basic house wares and fabrics or even livestock. The tour lasts around 2 ½ hours and may be booked in the morning or afternoon. These tours may be combined with other historical or cultural tours to make a full morning or day out with a very good lunch. Departure from the Livingstone Day Activity Centre is at your convenience but pick up is usually at 08h00 or 13h.00.
Dambwa Market Tours include the services of a qualified guide.
This is a Royal village which was founded around the 13th Century. It is home to about 7,000 Leya people. The chief has invited visitors into his village to get a glimpse of how his people have lived for generations and to learn a little about their traditional customs and beliefs.
The Chief’s guides and the people of the village are more than happy to show visitors their huts and take you inside, explain how they are built and decorated, introduce you to various craftsmen and women at work and ask you to taste some traditional foods and beer.
This is a working village, not a purpose built tourist attraction, and it is a privilege to be welcomed into their lifestyle and you are able to gain an insight into Zambian rural life. This enables visitors to understand the cultural aspect of this life style and allows them to interact with different cultures, often for the first time. This is a good experience for children.
David Livingstone Museum
For the late Victorians, Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873) was one of the great heroes of their era. The "greatest man of his generation", Florence Nightingale called him. He was very much a household name, recognized as an extensive explorer of Africa, and a champion of the fight against slavery. The Livingstone Museum is one of a kind in this area. It contains the most comprehensive memorabilia of Dr Livingstone, including authentic maps and diaries, and covers the history of the region from the formation right up to the present day. The Museum also contains Anthropological, Natural History and African Culture sections.
Dambwa Market
The Dambwa market offers a local flavour and insight as to how many of the local people of today buy and sell goods such as traditional foodstuffs, basic house wares and fabrics or even livestock. The tour lasts around 2 ½ hours and may be booked in the morning or afternoon. These tours may be combined with other historical or cultural tours to make a full morning or day out with a very good lunch. Departure from the Livingstone Day Activity Centre is at your convenience but pick up is usually at 08h00 or 13h.00.
Dambwa Market Tours include the services of a qualified guide.
This is a great opportunity to meet one of Africa’s “Big Five” – the rare white rhinoceros on a wilderness walk through the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, which is just upstream from the mighty Victoria Falls. The Park is also home to buffalo, impala, zebra, giraffe, and warthog.
On a rhino walk, you get to come close to the amazing and sadly highly endangered white rhino. A 4 x 4 safari through the park takes guests to the position where the trackers located the Rhinos. Here guests receive a briefing by the guides regarding the procedures and safety aspects of the walk.
Guests will have the once in a lifetime opportunity to interact (at a safe distance) with and photographing the rhino. Professional guides give commentary on the rhino as well as wildlife, flora and spore encountered during the walk.
The walking segment is approximately 2 hours in duration. Guests are then transported to the picnic site reserved for the walking safaris where they are provided with Sandwiches and snacks. After the picnic guests are accompanied by guides to the park exit and transferred by vehicle back to their Livingstone Town.
Notes
Bottled water and soft drinks are provided from Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park entrance and throughout the entire activity by a backup vehicle.
Duration: 3 hours (2 hours of walking)
Morning Walk – pick up between 6h30 and 7h00; Afternoon Walk – pick up between 13h30 and 14h00
What to Wear: Suitable closed walking shoes with a thick sole – no sandals. Long-sleeved shirts are recommended to help with sun protection, but short-sleeved ones are fine as well. Avoid white and bright colours.
Things to Bring: Camera, binoculars, wide-brimmed hat. Sunscreen & Insect repellent if required.
The minimum age for the walk is 14 years of age.
Relative Fitness Required (2 hours walking)
Inclusions
Transfers from your accommodation, snacks and beverages.
On a rhino walk, you get to come close to the amazing and sadly highly endangered white rhino. A 4 x 4 safari through the park takes guests to the position where the trackers located the Rhinos. Here guests receive a briefing by the guides regarding the procedures and safety aspects of the walk.
Guests will have the once in a lifetime opportunity to interact (at a safe distance) with and photographing the rhino. Professional guides give commentary on the rhino as well as wildlife, flora and spore encountered during the walk.
The walking segment is approximately 2 hours in duration. Guests are then transported to the picnic site reserved for the walking safaris where they are provided with Sandwiches and snacks. After the picnic guests are accompanied by guides to the park exit and transferred by vehicle back to their Livingstone Town.
Notes
Bottled water and soft drinks are provided from Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park entrance and throughout the entire activity by a backup vehicle.
Duration: 3 hours (2 hours of walking)
Morning Walk – pick up between 6h30 and 7h00; Afternoon Walk – pick up between 13h30 and 14h00
What to Wear: Suitable closed walking shoes with a thick sole – no sandals. Long-sleeved shirts are recommended to help with sun protection, but short-sleeved ones are fine as well. Avoid white and bright colours.
Things to Bring: Camera, binoculars, wide-brimmed hat. Sunscreen & Insect repellent if required.
The minimum age for the walk is 14 years of age.
Relative Fitness Required (2 hours walking)
Inclusions
Transfers from your accommodation, snacks and beverages.
This is a 2 hour excursion and your guide will lead on trails which boast stunning views of the Victoria Falls as well as the chance of game spotting along the way. The Trails set off at scheduled departure times. For individual bookings, please adhere to these times. For group bookings, timings may be altered on request.
Children under the age of sixteen will require written permission from a parent or guardian in order to undertake our horseback trails.
There are twelve dedicated trail ponies, which are well trained and friendly; they are experienced wildlife trail ponies and are comfortable seeing wildlife, including elephant on our trails.
Inclusions
Return road transfers from local Livingstone accommodation venues
An experienced guide will accompany you on the trail.
Helmets are provided and must be worn at all times during the trail.
Refreshments on the trail.
Where The activity starts and finishes at the stables at the Falls Resort
What to Wear It is recommended that riders wear suitable closed footwear to protect their feet. Comfortable outdoor clothing should be worn. Skirts and dresses are not recommended. A poncho or raincoat in the rainy season is advisable.
Things to Bring Sunglasses and sunscreen
Minimum Age 12 years
Maximum Weight 100.0 kg
Maximum number of participants – 12
Children under the age of sixteen will require written permission from a parent or guardian in order to undertake our horseback trails.
There are twelve dedicated trail ponies, which are well trained and friendly; they are experienced wildlife trail ponies and are comfortable seeing wildlife, including elephant on our trails.
Inclusions
Return road transfers from local Livingstone accommodation venues
An experienced guide will accompany you on the trail.
Helmets are provided and must be worn at all times during the trail.
Refreshments on the trail.
Where The activity starts and finishes at the stables at the Falls Resort
What to Wear It is recommended that riders wear suitable closed footwear to protect their feet. Comfortable outdoor clothing should be worn. Skirts and dresses are not recommended. A poncho or raincoat in the rainy season is advisable.
Things to Bring Sunglasses and sunscreen
Minimum Age 12 years
Maximum Weight 100.0 kg
Maximum number of participants – 12
Gallery of Livingstone Activities
