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). 

Five trips are offered daily with a maximum of 12 people per trip.

Your visit begins with a thrilling ride through the channels of the Zambezi in 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 honor 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 the 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.

Livingstone Island Tours

Dr. David Livingstone was paddled in a dug out canoe through swift rapids towards the roar and rising cloud of mist suspended above a cliff over which the whole of the Zambezi River plunged. The Makololo paddlers skilfully landed him on ‘Goat Island’ (now Livingstone Island) right on the lip of the chasm. A few steps through the small rainforest and, on the 16th November 1855, he gazed upon one of the most spectacular sights in the world – ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ (The Smoke that Thunders) which he named after his Queen as The Victoria Falls.

Today visitors are picked up in a twin engine boat with powerful motors and a skilled skipper re-traces Livingstone’s approach to the island to witness the very best view of the Falls there is. 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.

Pick up is from the jetty adjacent to the Royal Livingstone River Deck by an aluminium 12 seater launch with twin water jet propelled engines which then transfers guests on a 5 minute ride to Livingstone Island. Drop off is again at the Royal Livingstone jetty one hour later. 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.

Livingstone Island Morning Tea Tours

Three morning visits of one and a half hours each (giving about one hour fifteen minutes on the Island).
Departing Royal Livingstone at: 07h30, 09h00 and 10h30.  These visits include tea and coffee, soft drinks and light snacks.

Livingstone Island Lunch Tour

 
Departing Royal Livingstone at 12h30 and returning at 15h15
This includes a buffet lunch, with soft drinks, beer and wine.

Livingstone Island Afternoon Tea Tour

One afternoon visit of two hours, departing Royal Livingstone at 15h30 and returning at 17h30
This visit includes tea, coffee, light snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine

Children under 12 are not encouraged to visit Livingstone Island. If for any reason special permission is granted, children then pay the adult fare. Rates are changed mid year in April please double check with Bushtracks before quoting.

www.classicencounters.com