Swimming in Angel's Pool
The rock pool on the lip of Victoria Falls that opens when Devil's Pool is too dangerous: which months, how the swim works, who can do it and what it costs.
Things to do in Livingstone
Livingstone Island, the national park, flights over the falls, sunset cruises and more.
Hiking down to the Boiling Pot
The short, steep path from the Zambian falls trails down to the whirlpool at the foot of the First Gorge: how hard it is, when to go and what you see at the bottom.
Canoeing the upper Zambezi
A guided canoe trip on the quiet water above Victoria Falls: what a day looks like, how guides handle hippos, which months suit it, and what it costs at the time of writing.
Fishing on the upper Zambezi
Tigerfish and bream on the river above Victoria Falls: the best months, how trips work, what to bring and the rules on licences and catch and release.
The gorge swing at Victoria Falls
The two kinds of swing at the falls, from the bridge and from the Batoka Gorge rim, with the limits, prices and safety questions that matter before you sign the waiver.
Horse riding in Livingstone
Riding along the Zambezi and through the bush near Livingstone: which rides suit beginners, the weight and age limits that catch people out, and when to go.
A day trip to Hwange from Victoria Falls
What a day trip to Hwange National Park involves: the long drive, the game drive, what it costs, the visa if you start in Zambia, and when Chobe makes more sense.
Jet boating at Victoria Falls
Fast jet boat rides through the rapids of the Batoka Gorge: how you get down into the gorge on each side, how long it lasts, who can go and what it costs.
The Livingstone Railway Museum
A yard of old steam locomotives on the edge of Livingstone, most from the timber railway that once ran west into the teak forests. What is there, when it opens and who will enjoy it.
Seeing the lunar rainbow at Victoria Falls
The moonbow over the falls: which nights the parks open, which months give the best chance, the coming full-moon dates and what you will actually see.
Visiting Mukuni village
A guided visit to Mukuni, the Leya village near Victoria Falls: its history, what a tour covers, what it costs at the time of writing and how to be a decent guest.
Quad biking in Livingstone
Guided quad bike trails through the bush near Livingstone: which route to pick, who can ride, what to wear and what it costs at the time of writing.
A day trip to the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls
How to cross from Livingstone to the Zimbabwean side for a day: the visa to get, how to get over the bridge, what to see in the rainforest and town, and what it costs.
Ziplining at Victoria Falls
Which zip line to choose at Victoria Falls, how long and fast each one is, which side of the border it starts on, and what it costs at the time of writing.
Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls: routes, prices, tips
The 'Flight of Angels' and longer gorge flights from the Livingstone side: what you see, what it costs at the time of writing, and how to get the best from 15 minutes in the air.
Livingstone Island tour: seasons, times and what to expect
The short boat trip to the island on the lip of Victoria Falls: how the tour runs, which months it operates, who can go and what it costs at the time of writing.
Livingstone markets and crafts: where to shop, what to pay
From the Mukuni Park curio market to the stalls at the falls and the everyday bustle of Maramba market: where to go, what is worth buying and what to leave behind.
Livingstone Museum: what to see, hours and entry fee
The Livingstone Museum is Zambia's oldest and largest, with archaeology, ethnography, natural history and a gallery on David Livingstone. A good half-day in town, especially in the heat of the afternoon.
Microlight flight over Victoria Falls: what to expect
An open-air flight over the falls with one pilot and one passenger, flown only from the Zambian side. How it works, what it costs at the time of writing and who it suits.
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park: falls trails and rhino walks
Zambia's national park covers both the Victoria Falls viewpoints and a small game area upriver with white rhino. Here is how the two parts work and when to go.
Victoria Falls Bridge: history, bridge tour and walking over
How the bridge came to be built, what the guided tour beneath the deck involves, and how to walk onto it or across it from the Zambian side.
Zambezi sunset cruise from Livingstone: how to choose
Almost everyone in Livingstone takes a sunset cruise. The difference between a good one and a forgettable one is mostly the size of the boat. Here is how to choose.