Devil's Pool Travel Guide: Top Sights in Zambia, Tours & Travel

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Devil's Pool- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Zambia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Devil's Pool, located on the edge of Victoria Falls, is a natural rock pool formed over thousands of years of erosion. Situated on a steep precipice, it offers a close-up view of the waterfall's dramatic drop. Reaching the pool requires a rocky walk and swim through the Zambezi River, followed by an exhilarating swim in the pool. The force of the river pushes swimmers to the edge, where the rock lip prevents them from falling over the 100-meter drop. Due to the powerful waters, Devil's Pool is only accessible during the low-water season, typically from August to January, and must be visited with a guide.

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Reviews of Devil's Pool

canyoudoanybetter

5
Reviewed: 2025-03-07

Popular spot! Costs a little to visit and a fair amount of time to get there from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Devils pool is actually in Zambia. When you go here you are escorted and held onto when taking pictures! You would not want to get sucked over the falls! Enjoy!
Liesel Steinberg

5
Reviewed: 2025-02-12

Wow wow wow! I never thought I'd be doing what I was doing at devils pool ! Will I do it again! ...nooooo 😃 😀 When i look back , i think my husband and I was crazy 🤪 but what a memorable & unforgettable experience 💓
JP Willemse

5
Reviewed: 2024-10-10

An amazing experience.
Travel Bug

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-01

Victoria Falls is absolutely stunning, but to experience the Devils Pool is something else.... no words can describe it. To feel the power of the Mighty Zambezi River while your on the edge of the fall, one needs to experience it themselves. Your journey starts with a safety run down by the team, then a short boat ride to Livingstone Island where you are greeted with a smile/warm welcome and a traditional drink of maize meal. Then a short swim to Devils Pool before you plunge yourself in. The team was absolutely amazing. They are with you every step of the way to ensure that you have the most amazing time. After enjoying your swim and photos taken, you then swim back to Livingstone Island where a scrumptious breakfast awaits you (more photos taken). Highly highly recommend the Devils Pool if your ever in Livingstone Zambia.
Keith Roussel

5
Reviewed: 2023-07-31

It is a wonder to see Victoria Falls, but swimming in Devil's Pool makes the experience far, far more immersive. This pool is only accessible during the dry season. I visited at the end of December when the water was low. It is best to book the tour as far in advance as possible. The tour begins at the Livingston Hotel in Zambia. If you are staying in Zimbabwe, it is a simple matter to just walk across the border to the hotel. The tour gathers at the sundeck beside the river. From there we took a wild speed boat ride to an area near the pool. From the drop off point we had to wade through the river to the pool. In the pool you can lean over the edge. Unlike that other guy, I only fell down once..lol. After photos we were treated to an excellent meal on an island in the middle of the river. I've been lots of places and done lots of things, but this is one of my top experiences.