Swim Below Victoria Falls
Trek the gorge, scramble the rocks, leap from the cliffs and swim in the pools right beneath the Falls.
About this experience
When the water drops, a hidden world opens up at the foot of Victoria Falls. We trek down into the first gorge, scramble over warm rock, jump from the cliffs into deep green pools and swim almost directly beneath the curtain of the Falls themselves. It is one of the most exhilarating and least-known experiences in Livingstone, and because it depends entirely on safe water levels, we only run it from mid-August to December. Lunch is included and your local guide knows every safe line through the rocks.
What's included
- Pickup & return from your Livingstone lodge or the Post Office
- Professional local guide
- All safety equipment
- Lunch
What to bring
- Swimwear worn under your clothes
- Good-grip closed shoes for scrambling
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A towel and a dry change of clothes
- A waterproof case for a phone or small camera
When it runs
Seasonal — runs mid-August to December only.
This experience only runs when water levels are low enough to safely reach the pools below the Falls (mid-Aug to Dec). Outside this window we will gladly suggest an alternative.
Frequently asked
Why is this only available some months?+
Reaching the pools below the Falls is only safe when the river is low, roughly mid-August to December. We never run it in high water.
Do I have to jump from the cliffs?+
No. Every jump is optional — there is always a walk-in entry to the water if you would rather take it easy.
Is lunch included?+
Yes, a proper lunch is part of the day.
From
$80per person