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Picnics at Victoria falls

Livingstone Island - Picnic on the Edge of Victoria falls

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Rates 2009 - Livingstone Island

Morning Breezer Seasonal - US$85| ZAR 766
Lunch Seasonal - 1.5 hrs - US$165|ZAR 1,483
High Tea Seasonal - US$129|ZAR 1,164

Includes Transfers

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located in the middle of the Zambezi River, touching the lip of the Victoria Falls, where the water thunders down the 103m drop.

Livingstone Island was opened in 1995 to provide exclusive and unique picnics on the edge of the Victoria Falls

It caters for Lodges and Hotels around the Victoria Falls area both on the Zambian and the Zimbabwean sides.

Livingstone Island, being part of the Victoria Falls that is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a world heritage site, plus its geological location makes it a very unique picnic spot.

Access to this unique Island is seasonal and depends entirely on the water level in the Zambezi River. approx Aug to Dec

Probably the most awesome picnic spot in the world

Island Safaris

Due to the unique nature of the Island only 10 (12) guests may visit and enjoy a choice of five island safaris, restricting this exclusive island to only 60 visitors per day. For those who can afford this 5 star product, highly recommend advanced reservations.

MORNING 1
7; 30- 9:00 am Fruit punch, Tea, Coffee, Biscuits and Cake will be served

MORNING 2
9:00- 10:30 am Fruit Punch, Tea, Coffee, Biscuits and Cake

MORNING 3
10:30 am-1200 pm Welcome Punch\ Fruit Punch, Tea, Coffee, Biscuits and Cake

LUNCH
12:30- 15:15 pm Welcome Fruit Punch
Buffet Lunch-selection of meats, Fish, Salads, cheese and cream
Wine [Red\White], Beer, Gin, Pimms, Port, Softies

AFTERNOON TEA
15:30- 17:30 pm. Welcome Punch\Fruit Punch, Sandwiches, Tea, Coffee and Cake
Wine [Red\White], Beer, Gin, Pimms, Port, Softies

NB: Please notify us in advance of any special dietary requirements.

Devils Pool - swimming on the lip of disaster

The Devil's Pool at the falls' brink -- a small lagoon enclosed by rocks where, in the dry season, ( Aug to early Dec ) some people swim and even climb up on the very lip

Swim edge victoria falls
"Devils Swimming Pool" on the top of Victoria falls. During the months of September to December, people can swim as close as possible to the edge of the falls without falling over 128m

Would you dare?

We recommend that you bring the following for Island Safaris
- Swimming gear
( seasonal: Aug to early Dec )
- Sun block
- Binoculars
- Cameras and batteries
- Personal medication
- Insect repellant
- Guests should wear; flat shoes, rafting shoes (tevas) or trainers.
- From June to August we recommend guests to bring warm clothes because it can be very cold and windy.

Videos -Devils Pool 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

NB: It can be muddy on the Island. [seasonal] Dec-Aug

Unique attributes of the Island

The Livingstone Island plays a major role in the history of Zambia.

David Livingstone missionary explorer viewed the Mosi-Oa-Tunya [the smoke that thunders] from this Island, on the 16th of November 1855 with help of the local tribesmen [the Kololo under Chief Sekeletu] using dugout canoes.

He later named the Mosi-Oa-Tunya The Victoria Falls after Queen Victoria.

Equipment

Speed boat - twin engine 14 Seater Tent - Sits 12 guests Comfortably
Kitchen area
The world famous loo with a view

Transfers from Zambia - Royal Livingstone

The pickup point is the Royal Livingstone Hotel at the sun deck 5-10 minutes before the activity. Livingstone Island is a 5-8 minutes boat ride from the Royal Livingstone Hotel

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Transfers from Zimbabwe - Kingdom Hotel

All pick ups from Kingdom Hotel - Zimbabwe are 30 minutes before the actual activity and from the e.g. for lunch, its at 12h00 o'clock with lunch at 12h30.