Place · Zambezi riverfront and lodge road
Livingstone Island
Book a guided visit in the morning: a boat to the island at the lip of the falls, and in low water the Devil's Pool swim; cancelled when the flow is high.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 150–210 min
- p95 270 min
- Price
- included or extra
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- 07:00–14:007:00 AM–2:00 PM
- typical, check
- Best time
- morning tour
- quietest window
- 28″ bags
- Painful
- Zambezi riverfront and lodge road: painful
- Getting there
- Lodge or operator pick-up to the river landing; boat to the island
- Guided only
- Book ahead
- Seasonal pool
- Go morning tour
- Timed ticket: book ahead
- Crowded at peak
- Hard in a wheelchair
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Usually 07:00–14:00Usually 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Crowds
Go morning tour
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Fri · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: included or extra
- Time to spend
- 150–210 min · up to 270 min if you linger
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Time on site
Minimum
90min
Worthwhile
150min
Typical
210min
p95
270min
Opening hours and last entry are not printed until verified.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Timed entry: book a slot on the official site; walk-up slots can run out.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Dress code
- Shoes: Grip or bare feet as instructed.
- Bags & lockers
- Dry bag.
- Photos
- Guides take photos; hand your phone in a dry bag.
- What's closed
- High waterThe pool swim is closed; island visits may be cancelled.
- SeasoncheckLow water is roughly September to December; check for the year.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Island tour | US$ 100-200 (2026 estimate) | Check inclusions: breakfast or lunch may be included. |
| Devil's Pool add-on | included or extra | Low water only. |
Inside, in order
The lip of the falls
A view straight down the Main Falls.
Devil's Pool
A rock pool at the edge, open roughly September to December.
What to see, in order
01
The lip of the falls
A view straight down the Main Falls.
02
Devil's Pool
A rock pool at the edge, open roughly September to December.
How to do it well
- 1Book several days ahead through a lodge or the licensed operator.
- 2Bring a swimsuit, a towel and a dry bag.
- 3Check the water level: the swim is cancelled when it is high.
Facilities
- toilets
- At the landing (check).
- tickets
- Through the operator.
- shade
- Little.
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Lodge or operator pick-up to the river landing; boat to the island
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- timed advance official · official site
- Stairs
- Rocks and wet steps at the landing and on the island
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Small tour groups only; slots sell out in low water.
- Sensory load
- 5/5
- Exposure
- high
Bailouts
rain
Cancel and rebook if the guide says the water is high
heat
Lodge deck bar (shade)
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Lodge deck bar (field-verify)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: no · noSteps and rocks.
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: no · noNot accessible.
- Stroller: no · noNot suitable.
Boat, rocks and wet steps.
Combine with
- 10 minZambezi sunset cruise
- 10 minRoyal Livingstone deck · eat
Walk the Zambezi riverfront and lodge road area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time today
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Red lines
- Follow the guide exactly; the drop at the edge is fatal.
- Do not go without a licensed operator.
- No drones without a permit.
More on the groundRules on site · With kids
Rules on site
- food
- Only at the meal stop.
With kids
- with kids
- The pool swim is for older children; check age limits.
- child price
- check
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Can I swim in Devil's Pool?
Only in low water, roughly September to December, with a licensed guide.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is it safe?
With a licensed operator and low water, yes; follow the guide exactly.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
- EatThe Waterfront220 m · 4 min walk
- ClusterZambezi riverfront and lodge road320 m · 5 min walk
- PlaceZambezi sunset cruise370 m · 6 min walk
- Sleep areaRiver lodge road490 m · 8 min walk
- EatAfternoon tea on the Royal Livingstone deck520 m · 8 min walk
- ClusterFalls, bridge and Mosi-oa-Tunya park3.6 km · 58 min walk
Sources
- officialZambia Tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage: Livingstone