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How many visitors in Devil's pool?

by Angelica
(Tuscany, Italy)

I'm doing a research for University and I'd like to know how much visitors in Devil's Pool contribute to Victoria Falls tourism. It would be very interesting for my research to know some numbers. So, please, how many swimmers in Devil's Pool in the last years, each year? And, if it is possible, how much locals earn from Devil's Pool every year?

Thank you!

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Oct 16, 2014
 Devils swim figures
by: Tony

Hi Angelica

As the Devils pool is not my company I don't know the exact figures, but what I can tell you is that there is a maximum of 16 people on the island per tour and they do 5 tours per day. The Devils pool is only open for about 5 months of the year and during this time it is extremely popular and probably runs at an average of 80 to 90% occupancy. So my guess is somewhere around 10 000 people per annum but you would have to verify this with them. I have no idea what the locals earn from this sorry I can't help there
Oct 19, 2014
 Devil's Pool Contribution
by: Sanja

Hello.

10% of all proceeds from Livingstone Island goes to the local community - read more about it here: tongabezi blog.
Please note that the island is not open year round.

Best wishes, Sanja for Tongabezi
Oct 20, 2014
 Thanks
by: Tony

Thank you Sanja for your feedback. It's great to see the money benefiting the local community and ofcourse this is in excess to job creation. Maybe you could verify the numbers that I estimated.
May 14, 2015
 From which day is it possible to swim in the Devil's pool (2015)
by: Daniela

Hi, I'll be there around the 16th of August. If I book a trip, will I be able to swim there?
As some comments says it is from July, some says September. I would like to have a concrete answer
Thanks in advance for your help
Kind regards
May 15, 2015
 Clarification on the Devils pool opening date
by: Tony

Hi Daniela

I think maybe what is confusing regarding the opening dates is - the Livingstone Island Tour and the Devils swim - which are operated by the same company. You have to go on the Livingstone island tour to do the devils swim - the Livingstone island tour opens for a much longer period that the Devils swim.
The Livingstone Island tour re-opened on the 13th May this year but they don't as yet do the Devils swim because the water is still to high, as the water level drops then they are able to start swimming in various pools with the best one being the devils pool when the water gets really low.
So Livingstone Island opens from May through till about April - almost the whole year. Devils pool opens normally around the end of August and closes late December, the actual date varies from year to year depending on the river level of that year. This year I think you might be lucky on the 16th August, because the river level has been lower than normal - but it is not something I can guarantee you until closer to the time.
On 16th August they will definately be swimming in one of the pools, so my advice would be to book it - the Livingstone island tour in itself is so worth it to see the Falls from that angle. You will get to do some swimming and if all goes accordingly you will be lucky and the the devils pool will have opened by then. I hope that clarifies the situation for you. August is just at that tricky time because it can be just a few days one way or the other and they wont swim until it is safe to do so.
May 15, 2015
 Number of visitors to Livingstone Island
by: Sanja

Hello Tony your figures are indeed ballpark accurate!

Best wishes, Sanja
Dec 22, 2015
 Devil's Pool March 2016
by: TJ

I have trip booked from March 12-19, will I be able to swim in the Devil's Pool? Swimming in the Devil's Pool is the most important part of my trip. I've read mixed reports about the Devil's Pool being open in March. It will be very expensive to cancel my trip, but I definitely don't want to find out that it's closed when I arrive. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!
Jan 06, 2016
 Devils swim open in march
by: Tony

Hi TJ

The Devils Pool is certainly NOT normally open in March. However this year we are experiencing an extreme shortage of rain. The river is much lower at this time of year (January)than it normally is.
So it's impossible to give you a clear answer because it is totally dependant on the upcoming rainfall.
My feeling is that the devils pool will be closed by then, but the Livingstone island tour is still open and they do swim in other pools if the water is too high to swim in devils pool right on the edge of the Falls. These other pools are still a great experience and very exhilarating, so if you have already booked I wouldn't cancel and lose your money, I think you will still enjoy it.

Hope that helps some
Jan 06, 2016
 Devils swim open in march
by: Tony

Hi TJ

The Devils Pool is certainly NOT normally open in March. However this year we are experiencing an extreme shortage of rain. The river is much lower at this time of year (January)than it normally is.
So it's impossible to give you a clear answer because it is totally dependant on the upcoming rainfall.
My feeling is that the devils pool will be closed by then, but the Livingstone island tour is still open and they do swim in other pools if the water is too high to swim in devils pool right on the edge of the Falls. These other pools are still a great experience and very exhilarating, so if you have already booked I wouldn't cancel and lose your money, I think you will still enjoy it.

Hope that helps some
Mar 03, 2016
 Devil's Pool at the end of March
by: PJ

Hi,

I read in a previous response you had that devil's pool is not usually open in March but that this year, there is a shortage of rainfall and that it may be, but it all depended on the upcoming rainfall. That was almost two months ago. My trip is about 3.5 weeks away. Do you have a better sense of whether you think the pool will be open then or not? I was really really looking forward to going there

Thanks
Mar 08, 2016
by: Tony

Hi PJ

They are still swimming in the Angels Pool at the moment (8.3.16), which is still close to the edge of the Falls. We have not been informed yet as to when this will close, there is lots of rain about and the river is rising so I do hope that you will get here in time.
Apr 05, 2016
 Devil's pool on July 2016
by: Luca

Hi,

i'll be in Livingstone at the end of July,will I be able to swim in the Devil's Pool?
I read in a previous response that it is not possible...
I'm very disappointed...
Can you confirm it?

Thanks in advance.
Apr 20, 2016
 Devils pool in July
by: Tony

HI Luca

The Devils Pool/ Livingstone island tour closed on the 15th April. The island and one of the pools will almost certainly be open by June. So by the end of July you will certainly be able to do the Livingstone Island Tour and swim in the Angels Pool, which is similar to the Devils pool on the edge of the Falls. The Devils pool probably won't open until mid to late August.
May 07, 2016
 Tour Company
by: Lyn

Hello we are going to Victoria Falls June next year, and would like to do the Livingstone Island Tour from Livingstone Zambia side. What is the company name that does these tours. As we would like to book with them if we can. We are a party of 4 also coming from Australia.
Thanks
May 12, 2016
 Livingstone island tour booking
by: Tony

Hi Lyn

That is what we do through our website. Arrange and book tours like the Livingstone island for clients coming to Victoria Falls. Please feel free to contact us and we will be able to assist you.

Please read some of our client testimonials here Testimonials
May 25, 2016
 Devils pool end of July
by: JuLie

I am also going at the end of July and really want to do the Devils swim versus visiting the Angels pool. Do you know if there's any chance at all that the water levels would be low and that the pool would be open!! I'm praying that by miracle the water levels will be lower than usual ? Does this ever happen and the Devils swim is open as early as the end of July ?
May 30, 2016
 Disspointed
by: Tony

Hi Julie - I am afraid that you are going to be disappointed, I have not known the Devils pool to open as early as July and this years water levels are no exception. Sorry but it's still a great trip onto the island.
Oct 21, 2016
 Swim in Devils Pool without guide
by: Shruti

Hi I read the tour company managing Devils pool charges about 100$ per person for a swim in Devils Pool.
Thats really expensive I was hoping if we could do hike up can I get a guide for that?
it will be cheaper right or can you suggest more cheaper option?
we are travelling in 2nd week of nov and really want to do devil's pool.
Oct 24, 2016
 Potentially dangerous activity
by: Tony

They have sole rights to the island and the devils pool. It is a potentially very dangerous activity, as you can imagine you are swimming on the edge of a waterfall which is 100m high. If the activity was not managed properly and anyone could go there without the correct safety procedures there would be several deaths per year.
Dec 10, 2016
 Angels Pool
by: Kate

Hi
We are planning to visit Victoria Falls in April from 13 - 23 April 2017. Is it possible tp swim in Angels Pool at that time of the year?
/Kate
Dec 12, 2016
 Not going to be Open
by: Tony

Hi Kate

I am afraid that I don't think any of the pools will be open at that time of year. That is close to absolute peak flood and the water is just far too high to be safe at all. Sorry
Dec 12, 2016
 No Angela pool in April then
by: Anonymous

Ok, Thanks for your answer, we will have to reschedule our trip I guess.
/Kate
Aug 29, 2018
 Opening Times September
by: Philip

Good day,

is the devils pool open from 13-17. September 2018?

Thanks!
Aug 30, 2018
 Devils Pool will be open
by: Tony

Yes Philip it will be
Sep 17, 2018
 Devils Pool in April
by: Britt

Hi Tony (or anyone else that can help me),

I am looking into visiting the Vic Falls in April 2019, and I was wondering whether or not it will be possible for me to swim in the Devils Pool. Is there any chance that water levels will be lower than usually so tours will be organised?

Thank you for your response.
Regards,
Britt
Sep 24, 2018
 No swimming in April
by: Tony

Hi Britt.

Sorry to inform you but it is definite that you will not be able to swim in the Devils pool in April, it closes on average in January as water levels rise. They have opened several other pools not quite the same but similar which stretch the season into about March and then finally you can still visit the island till early April without any swimming.
Jun 15, 2019
 Devils pool
by: Anonymous

Hi, I will be traveling to Victoria falls on july 22nd and wondering the best way to swim in the devils pool on the 23rd please.
Joseph
Jun 17, 2019
 Making a booking
by: Tony

if you send an email to info@victoriafalls-guide.net you can make the booking
Jun 22, 2019
 Swim in July 2019
by: Anonymous

We will be At Vic falls in July around the 18th. Will it be possible to swim in the Devil's Pool?
Do you have to do a tour or can you go alone?
Jun 26, 2019
 Devils Pool not likely to be open by the 18th July
by: Tony

The Devils Pool normally opens around the end of August. Yes this year water levels are lower than normal but I very much doubt the pool will be open by the 18th July. If anything it will open around early to mid August.
The Angels pool and Livingstone island tour are currently open so you can do those and they are worthwhile.

You cannot do the tour on your own you have to go on an organised tour, as they take you there by boat.

Hope that helps
Jun 26, 2019
 Devils Pool open tomorrow
by: Tony

My complete apologies, I got this wrong but I did contact the operators yesterday and they told me what I wrote in the previous post. Today they have announced that the Devils Pool will open tomorrow, so you are in luck. If you need to make a booking please email us on info@victoriafalls-guide.net
Jul 12, 2019
 Opening day
by: Anonymous

Any idea if Devil's Pool will be open in early August? I will be there from 5 to 7 Aug...
Jul 12, 2019
 Already open
by: Tony

It is already open, low water levels this year have enabled it to open much earlier than normal. Make sure you book well in advance
Jul 17, 2019
 Angel's pool?
by: Anonymous

When Devil's Pool is open, is it possible to do Angel's Pool instead of Devil's Pool -- or does everyone in the group has to go in the same pool?
Jul 17, 2019
 Unfortunately not
by: Tony

The pools are changing as the water drops, so when the devils pool is open it means that the water is lower and the Angels pool is drier.
So in essence, sorry but no you can't do the Angels pool, when the Devils pools is open
Jul 29, 2019
 best time of the day for devil's pool tour
by: Cecilia

Hello, I'm going to Victoria falls in October, I was wondering what time of the day is the best to go on the Devil's pool tour? I would love to see rainbows.
Aug 03, 2019
 Morning trips best for rainbows
by: Tony

Hi Cecilia

In October the you will see the best rainbows on the morning breezer trips. I would suggest the 9am one
Aug 15, 2019
 Non Swimmer
by: Thierry

Good day,

My girlfriend cannot swim. However, we want to go to Devil's Pool on the 14th of September.
Would she be able to get to the Pool?
Willing to use any measures: assist her, safety vest, help from guide...
Aug 16, 2019
 Non swimmers are generally terrified
by: Tony

Hi Thierry

Generally people who cannot swim are terrified to be in a big body of water where they have no control. This is her greatest worry, as crossing the water she will be assisted and her feet wil be able to touch the ground,
Sep 28, 2019
 2020 opening dates
by: Hannah

Hi,

I noticed the devil’s pool was open from end of June this summer. Does this mean there will be a chance it will open early again next summer, 2020? I’m going to be travelling Africa from May-mid July and really keen to do it.
Sep 30, 2019
 Every year is different
by: Tony

Hi Hannah

No it does not mean that it will be open at the same time next year. This last season we had an unusually bad rainfall which meant the Zambezi levels were very low. Last time they were that low was in 1996.
Although it is not guaranteed, average to good rainfall is predicted for this upcoming season, so if that is the case the devils pool wont open till August. Angels pool in a normal year opens in July

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Devils Pool Swim

by Tasia Botha
(Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa)

We are going on holiday in October 2014. we will be staying on the botswana side and just need to know how does it work to book for the devils pool swim. Its just my husband and myself.

Please could you advise.

Thank you

Tasia
tasiabotha@hotmail.com

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Aug 28, 2014
 How to arrange the Devils swim
by: Tony

Hi Tasia

If you are staying in Botswana then we will need to arrange a transfer for you unless you have your own vehicle, in which case you would need to drive to Livingstone.
The Devils swim departs from the Royal Livingstone Hotel and there are 5 trips throughout the day. If you have a look at this webapge there are more details Devils Swim. If you send us an email on info@victoriafalls-guide.net we can make the booking for you and let you know payment details etc. There are different prices for the different trips which can be seen on the above link.
Sep 23, 2015
 Devil Pool early september
by: John

Hi,

I am visiting Vic Falls on 2 Sept 2016 and the devil pool is a must for me.
What is the likelihood of swimming in there? At which dates the pool has been opened over the past few years and what is the latest opening ever please?

Many thanks in advance!
John
Sep 26, 2015
 Devils swim opening dates
by: Tony

Hi John

This year the devils swim opened 12th August, can't remember exact dates for years previously but it has always opened in mid to late August. This year water is particularily low but rains for upcoming year are also forecast to be not so good. I think it is almost certian that you will be able to Swim at the beginning of September.
Please remember to book well in advance, I can't tell you how many disappointed people we have seen this year who thought they would arrive and book onsite only to find that the tours were fully booked. People have come all the way here and gone away with out doing it, purely because they didn't book in advance.

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Devil's Pool in mid-May

by Vincent
(NY, NY, USA)

Can one take a tour to Devil's Pool in mid-May?

Answer:

Unfortunately not - the Livingstone island tour (which incorporates the Devils swim) generally only opens around June as the water levels drop but the Devils swim will only start in August sometime.

Regards

Tony

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Apr 12, 2014
 Devil's Pool - August 2014
by: Anonymous

Hi there, we are planning to visit August 17-18. Is it possible to swim in the Devil's Pool?

Answer:
by Tony

That's going to be a bit tight, although the Livingstone Island normally opens in aarly July, the devils swim doesn't open usually until late August, this does vary every year though.
If you could leave it for another 10 days you would stand a better chance. Failing that still book on the Livingstone Island tour as it is just an amazing viewpoint of the Falls and what they seem to do nowadays is swim in different pools according to the water level, maybe not right on the edge like the Devils pools but still quite exhilarating.

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Devil's Pool in March end

by Vaibhav Gala
(Mumbai, India)

Hi,

I am Vaibhav from India. Family of a couple and children of age 7 and 11. We would like to visit Devil's pool preferably in march end. My question is:
1) 3 of us are non-swimmers, still can we visit and see the edge of Devil's Pool?
2) March end, water level will be allowable to go?
Another alternative we had was of May end (as per school vacations here). But I think, water level at that time will not permit to go there.

Please guide us on above..

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Nov 21, 2013
 Devils swim closed in March
by: Tony

Dear Vaibhav

Firstly let me apologise for the very late response to your question, Boo and I have been travelling through the Zambezi valley for the last 4 weeks and have had no internet connection. We are now back in Vic Falls.

In answer to your questions.

1) You don't need to be able to swim to do the Devils swim although you do need to be comfortable in water, to get to the pool you have to cross about 30 meters of water which the guide can help you across, but you must not panic doing this.
2) The Devil's pool normally closes in January so by March the water level will be to high to do the swim and by May the water is even higher so you can't do it then either. I am sorry about that, but if you want to do the devils swim you need to be coming between August and early January.

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Swimming in Devil's Pool

by Adriana
(Spain)

I'll be in Victoria at the end of the month and was wondering if we will be allowed to swim in the devil's pool at this time of year...March.

Answer:
Unfortunately not, the Devils swim and the Livingstone island tour is now closed until around June or July.

Tony

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Devils pool of victoria falls

what is the distance from Zimbabwe side of Victoria falls to devil' pool of Victoria falls on Zambia side?

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Feb 08, 2013
 Distance to The Devils Swim
by: Tony

Not exactly sure of what you mean here, but I am presuming you mean how far is it to drive there.

The departure point for the Devils swim is the Royal Livingstone hotel in Zambia, this is about 1km from the Zambian border post. So from the Victoria Falls entrance gate in Zimbabwe to the Royal Livingstone it is probably a total distance of 3kms, you can walk this or take taxis.

From Royal Livingstone they take you by boat to Livingstone island, where you can do the Devils swim at certain times of year.

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Devils pool at the End of March

by Kim
(South Africa)

Hi There, we planning to visit Vic falls at the end of March. Do you foresee Devils pool and livingstone island tout to be operational?
thanks
Kim

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Feb 07, 2013
 Devils pool closed
by: Tony

Hi Kim

It is very unlikely that the Livingstone island tour or the Devils swim will still be open at the end of March. The water level of the Zambezi will be just to high by then.

The devils pool closed around the beginning of January as normal, they then swim in another pool not right on the edge for a bit longer, but this will also be closed by the end of Feb.

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Swimming in Devils Pool in September?

A friend and I will be arriving in Livingstone at the very beginning of September 2013 as our last stop in Africa before heading to Australia. We are hoping to swim in Devils Pool before we need to leave, but are wondering what our chances of doing so (since the beginning of September seems to be the very beginning of the season for doing so). Can you let us know what the likelihood of us being able to participate in the Devils Pool swim within the first week (or so) of September?

Thank you!

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Jan 09, 2013
 Devils pool in September
by: Tony

Historically the Pool opens at the end of August. Obviously impossible to predict exactly the water level of the river but I think the likelyhood is high for you to be able to swim at the beginning of September.

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How many visitors a year to Devils Pool?

by Tom
(USA)

How many people a year (including guides) swim in Devil's pool?

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Oct 16, 2012
 Devils pool figures
by: Tony

Hi Tom

About 12,000 people a year

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staying in Zimbabwe- want to do to devil's pool is yellow fever necessary?

by Valerie
(UK)

Hello,

A group of us are visiting Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe side for 3 days before flying back to tour South Africa. As part of our trip we would like to visit Livingstone Island and swim the Devil's Pool which is only accessible from the Zambian side. Do we need yellow fever vaccination to do this as we are travelling back into South Africa? Will our passports be stamped by the Zambian and Zimabawean authorities to show we crossed the border as I understand we need to get a double entry visa for Zimbabwe and a tourist visa for Zambia which would alert the SA authorities too.

Took travel advice from doctor saying not needed but our tour operator is suggesting any trip to Zambia requires vaccination or exemption certificate.

Many thanks

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Oct 15, 2012
 Yellow fever in Zambia
by: Tony

Hi Valerie

Good question. However this is a bit of a grey area.

Firstly yes your passports would be stamped by both Zimbabwean and Zambian Authorities and if you are on UK passports then you will need to buy double entry visa and day tripper into Zambia as you have mentioned.

Secondly - The only people interested in the Yellow fever are the South African immigration, it is an SA regulation only.
If you fly out from Zambia, The Zambians won't let you board the plane without a certificate. The South Africans have enforced that regulation.
However if you fly out of Zimbabwe, the Zimbabweans have no concern for the yellow fever so they don't check and you are completely allow to get on the plane without a certificate

Now the grey area
Once you land back in South Africa it is "possible" that the SA immigration will question you for your yellow fever, but they are not going to send you back because you haven' got one. I have done it and was never asked for the certificate. I have asked are clients and they too have not been asked. But it is possible that they could ask for it.

Sorry I can't be more definitive, but its kind of a desicion you have to make. If it were me I and I was just going into Zambia for the day I wouldn't get the vaccination.

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Devils Pool

by Kapil
(India)

Hi,

I am planning to come to Victoria Falls in from Sep 3-6. I am really looking forward to the Devils Pool. Is it sure to be functional by Sep 3 or should I try and delay my trip by a couple of weeks to be sure that I will not miss it? Also, will the water flow be much lower by, say, Sep 20 as compared to Sep 3 thus reducing the viewing spectacle or is it a marginal difference?

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Jun 04, 2012
 Victoria Falls in September
by: Tony

Hi Kapil

Every year is different from the last so it is kind of like predicting the future, but we can estimate water levels compared to the last year.

This year the water is much lower an normal, Livingstone island has just opened on the 1st June whereas it normally only opens in July, so that being an indication I would say that on 3rd of September the Devils pool will almost certainly be open.

The level of the river does keep dropping so the water on the 20th will be less, however still impressive if you are viewing from the Zimbabwean side.

I would not delay your trip I would go on the 3rd
Jun 05, 2012
 Thanks
by: Anonymous

Thanks a lot Tony. Your advice was very helpful and I will be coming on the 3rd. Possibly I'll soon contact you again for advice on various attractions.

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Devil's swim and Chobe day trip

by Dmitry
(Moscow)

Dear friends,

can you please confirm - as there is a full water at the end of April and there is no excusrions to devil's swim on Livingstone island, correct?

Regarding one day trip to Chobe - should I book it now or I can do it on arrival on 1st of May to go there on 2nd of May???

Thanks for your answer!

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Apr 19, 2012
 Chobe day and Devils swim
by: Tony

Hi Dmitry

In answer to your questions

1) Yes the Devils swim and Livingstone island tour is Closed at the end of April due to high water.

2) You can book when you get there, but you do take a chance in that the trips might be full or not going on that day.
You might also find that it is more expensive when you are up there. We can book a Chobe day at US$150 per person.
When paying in the Falls you either have to pay by cash or if paying by credit card they will charge about a 2.5% transaction fee and not all places will accept cards.
Apr 19, 2012
 Chobe safari
by: Dmitry

Hi Tony,

thanks! What is the difference between 1 day Chobe safari & 2 days of Chobe safari except the cost?

May 07, 2014
 Devils pool
by: Eliza

Hi! I'm in Victoria Falls from 27th July till 17th of august. Will I be able to swim in the devils pool ?
Thanks for the answer.

Eliza

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Tony

The Livingstone island will definately be open by then, but the Devils pool normally only opens at the end of August, this obviously varies from year to year depending on water level.
I would still book the Livingstone Island tour and see whats possible as they do offer different pools for swimming in at the different water levels.
Sep 04, 2014
 Devils pool in Jan
by: Lav

Hi,

I would really like to visit Victoria Falls in the first week of January. I am extremely interested in the Devils pool and was wondering if it would still be open then?

Also, is it better to stay in Zimbabwe to experience the falls and make a day trip to the devils pool? I have a singapore passport so i think visas are not required. Would you need to book ahead to do the devils pool? Or can we hire a tour guide while there? I read that there are independent tour guides who can take you to the devils pool and you get to spend more time in it rather than only 15mins to take photos. Thank you!
Sep 08, 2014
 Devils swim
by: Tony

Hi Lav

The Devils pool normally closes around about the 1st week of January, varies every year depending on the level of the Zambezi river, so it's going to be touch and go as to whether you will be able to swim in the pool. Howvere the Livingstone island tour does still carry on operating around March and they do use other safer pools to swim in as the river rises.

It is highly advisable to book in advance as this activity is very popular an has limited numbers, if you don't you might be disspaoited.

Please Please do not go with one of the off the street guides, they are not licienced, they do not have insurance and it is a dangerous activity unless you go with the professionals. They other guides walk you alng the edge of the Falls which is madness as opposed to Tongabezi which take you there by boat. Tongabezi has the rights to the island so the other guides cannot swim in Devils pool when Tongabezi are operating and there are limited number on the island only 16 at any one time. The Tongabezi tour last 1.5 hrs there is more than enough time to enjoy.

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Lunar Rainbow and Devil's Pool

Hi Boo and Tony,

Loving the website! I was wondering if you knew whether the Devil's Pool might be open in the middle of July or whether the water is too high?
Also on the 14th July I think there is a full moon. In your opinion would it be better to see this from the Zam or Zim side?

Any advice would be great!
Cheers
erin

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Jun 20, 2011
 Water too high
by: Tony

Hi Erin - Can't be 100% sure but I think the water level will still be too high in July to do the Devils swim.

The lunar Rainbow is great from either side. I have not seen it personally from Zambia, but I have seen photos from that side and it is very good.

Trick is you need to be looking to the west with the moonrise behind you in the east. Either side has a great view along the gorge, looking west.

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How do we get to the Devils Pool?

by Michelle Burke
(England )

We are planning to visit Victoria Falls from the 5th August to the 8th 2011. We will be staying in Zimbabwe. We would love to swim in the devils pool but we aren't sure how to arrange it...Is it possible to arrange it from the Zimbabwe side? Will we need a visa for Zambia? Also will the water level be low enough in early September to do it??? Any help would be good.

Thank You

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Feb 21, 2011
 Devils Pool
by: tony

To get to the devils pool swim you have to cross into Zambia, Which means unfortunately that if you are traveling on a UK passport you are going to need a Zambian day tripper visa US$20.
Problem is that you will also need to buy another visa to re-enter Zimbabwe, alternatively buy a double entry visa when you first arrive in Zimbabwe (works out a bit cheaper than 2 x single entry).
If you leave Zimbabwe (apart from just going onto the bridge to watch the bungee jump) even for an hour you need to have another visa to get back in.
These damn visa's do get costly I'm afraid.

Once in Zambia go to any of the hotels or agencies and ask them for the Devils swim and you will be able to organize it. Very easy

In August and September the water level will be low enough to do the Devils Swim.

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Vic falls rock pool

by Joel

Is it worth going to rock pool, the option in high water above angels pool

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Apr 06, 2016
 Livingstone island spectacular
by: Tony

Yes, its not as good as the others but just to get onto that island and that spot with the water as high as it is now is spectacular.

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Devil's Pool from Zimbabwe?

Hi! If we stay on the Zimbabwe side, what is the best way to see/experience Devil's Pool if it is in Zambia? Is there a transfer? We are planning our trip for November 2023.Thanks!

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Sep 25, 2023
 Easy to book a transfer
by: Tony

Yes you can easily book a transfer when you make the booking for your Devils Pool, just say where in Zimbabwe you are staying,. You can make the booking through our website. Just send through a contact us enquiry and we will assist you.

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Devil pool swim open in July

Would we be able to go on a Devil Pools swim tour July 25, or will the water level still be too high?

BR Monica, Denmark

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Apr 25, 2023
 Devils Pool is unlikely to be open but Angels Pool will be
by: Tony

Hi Monica

It is very unlikely that the devils pool will be open in late July. It normally only opens around the 25th August. The water levels are lower this year than normal, so there is a very slim chance but I can't see it being low enough. However, the Angels Pool which is similar, will be open at that time and is a VERY GOOD ALTERNATIVE.

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Devils pool opening

by Leslie Underwood
(Bend Oregon USA)

What date in Sept does this excursion typically open? My reservation is for Sept 13 2024. I
can you send me data for when this excursion has opened the past few years??

Thank you very much
Leslie

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Jul 21, 2023
 Devils Pool opens in August
by: Tony

Hi Leslie

The Devils Pool normally opens around the mid to end of August. This year we also have low water levels so by 13th September, I can pretty much guarantee it will be open.

Thanks

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Devils Pool Opening (Aug)

Hello. I have a flight into Victoria Falls on August 26, and its unclear still whether devils pool will be open. I do have a flexible ticket up to 48 hours prior, so is there typically any advance announcement prior to opening? Thanks!

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Aug 18, 2023
 Devils Pool predicted to open around about the 1st of September 2023
by: Tony

Hi There

We have checked with the operators and they are predicting the reopening of the Devils pool around the 1st of September. Typically it is only announced 1 or 2 days before it is opened up. Sorry about that.

I am surprised as the water levels are lower this year than normal, so I would have thought they would be opening sooner. So who knows you might be lucky and it may well open by the 26th August.

The angels pool is currently open and is still very much worth doing as you still get onto Livingstone island and the view of the falls from that angle is spectacular. The swim is not quite as dramatic as in the devils pool but again well worth doing
Aug 18, 2023
 You're in Luck...Devils' Pool opens on the 20th
by: Tony

Hi

So an update to my last post They have actually just announced today that the Devils pool is opening on the 20th August. Apologies for the misinformation but they is what they told us this morning.

So you are in Luck. I would make sure you prebook it so as not to be disappointed, it is a very popular activity with limited spaces. You can do that through our website, just fill in one of the contact us forms and we can arrange that for you

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Livingstone Island

Hello,

I am staying at Victoria Falls with 6 adults this year, in the end of July ( 27th- 30th ).
We are interested in visiting Livingstone Island.

My idea is to start at 6am from the Zimbabwean side and walk along the falls to the bridge, then cross the border and continue on the Zambian side, visiting all the best viewpoints, and walk until we reach the boat launch point for the Livingstone Island.

Do think that this is a viable option and it will be possible to make it on our own?

I know that the island itself is only possible to reach as part of an organized tour, so I sent an email to Green Safaris ( the link I found on the internet ) but I have not received any reply so far...

I look forward to hearing from you.

Tomas Maly

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Mar 08, 2024
 Some more information for you
by: Tony

Hi Tomas

I am not sure it is going to be as easy as you have described. In July the Victoria Falls entrance gate on the Zim side only opens at 6.30. You can walk the length of the Falls on Zimbabwean side which takes at least 2 hours, but then you need to exit the park at the same gate you entered.
You then walk to the border post about 200m. Clear through customs and immigration, then cross the bridge. This is quite a long walk of about 2kms. you can also take a taxi across. Then once in Zambia you have to enter their National park and then pay the Zambian entrance fee of $20.
From there to the jetty site for Livingstone Island is also a substantial walk of at least 2kms, again you can take a Taxi.
Sometimes contacting the operator direct you wont get a quick reply and that is why going through an agent like ourselves is a better option. It's the same price but we will respond to you and give you all the information you need to make sure that your trip goes well and nothing goes wrong.
If you would like us to help plan your trip and make your bookings then please send us a contact us form through our website

I hope that helps.

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