How long is the Devil's pool tour?
How long is the Devil's pool tour? This creates a barrier where the water is only a few centimeters deep. This barrier allows you to safely jump into the pool without getting swept over the edge of the falls. Trips to Livingstone Island are offered at different times throughout the day. Each trip lasts about 1,5 hours.
Will I get wet at Victoria Falls?
High-water season is from about February to July – expect the most spectacular views of the Falls and prepare to get a little wet. Low-water season is from about August to January – this is the best time for activities like white-water rafting and swimming in Devil's Pool.
Which side of Victoria Falls is safer?
Despite this, both sides of Victoria Falls are popular with tourists and as safe to visit as anywhere in the region.
What is the pool under a waterfall called?
A plunge pool (or plunge basin or waterfall lake) is a deep depression in a stream bed at the base of a waterfall or shut-in. It is created by the erosional forces of cascading water on the rocks at formation's base where the water impacts.
Is it safe to visit Victoria Falls Zimbabwe?
Victoria Falls is generally a safe place to visit and is separate from Zimbabwe in a political sense, due to the country relying on it for its tourism. Social and political unrest is therefore kept at bay, roads are maintained, cash is usually accessible (check with us first), and the town is kept clean.
Can you go to Devils Pool in June?
The dry season in Zimbabwe, which lasts from June to September, is the ideal time to explore the Devil's Pool. It is safe to enter the Pool without risk of being washed over the brink because the water levels at Victoria Falls are low.
How long is the walk to Victoria Falls?
Explore this 2.4-mile loop trail near Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
What do you wear to the Victoria Falls tour?
- Quick Dry T-shirts - Chances are, you will break a sweat.
- Active Shoes - Great for exploring off-the-beaten paths, hiking trails and waterfalls. ...
- Hat & Sunglasses - To keep the sun out of your eyes and off your face.
- Swimsuit - Great for when you need to take a dip.
Do you need cash at Victoria Falls?
Money matters The accepted currency in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) is the US Dollar. Bring USD with you in cash, preferably in recent, small denominations; $1 and $5 especially. Avoid $100 bills because you can't get change.
Has anyone fallen down Devils Pool?
To the best of our knowledge, nobody has ever died going over Victoria Falls at Devil's Pool. In 2009, a South African tour guide fell to his death whilst rescuing a client who slipped in a channel above Victoria Falls.
Is Victoria Falls the largest waterfall in the world?
The Victoria Falls is considered to be the largest waterfall in the world. They are not the widest waterfall or the highest waterfall but with all dimensions taken into account, including almost the largest flow rate, they are considered to be the biggest curtain of falling water in the world.