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 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 the 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 Falls and a light snack depending on the time of the visit.

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

Price....................................................................45USD pp

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

Price...................................................................95USD pp

Afternoon tea
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

Price..................................................................60USD pp

Children under 12 are not encouraged to visit Livingstone Island.  If for any reason special permission is granted, children then pay the adult fare. Please note the prices above exclude the return transfers to your accommodation. Please add 20USD per person for the return transfer within Livingstone lodges.