Can you swim at the bottom of Victoria Falls?

You have the opportunity to swim and relax in the rock pools right below the waterfall! Things to know: You don't have to be exceptionally fit to do this trip. A normal fitness level will do to walk down the gorge and paddle across to the Falls.



Yes, you can swim at the bottom of Victoria Falls, but it is an extreme activity restricted to the "low water" season (typically August to December). The most famous spot is the "Boiling Pot," a massive whirlpool at the base of the falls accessible via a steep, 30-minute hike down the gorge from the Zambian side. While the water is turbulent, during low flow, the currents subside enough for experienced swimmers to enter the water under the supervision of a licensed guide. However, this is distinct from the Devil’s Pool, which is at the top of the falls on the edge of the precipice. In 2026, swimming at the bottom is strictly regulated; you must go with a tour group for safety, as the water level can rise rapidly due to upstream rainfall, and the rocks are notoriously slippery. It offers a unique "bottom-up" view of the 350-foot wall of water that few tourists ever experience.

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It is possible to swim in the rock pools right underneath the waterfalls at certain times of the year ('low water'). This is an unforgettable adventure right in the heart of one of the most beautiful places on earth! WHAT'S INCLUDED? All equipment (helmet, paddle, rafts etc.)

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Approximately twice as wide and twice as deep as Niagara Falls, the waterfall spans the entire breadth of the Zambezi River at one of its widest points (more than 5,500 feet [1,700 metres]). At the falls, the river plunges over a sheer precipice to a maximum drop of 355 feet (108 metres).

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Modern tourism The beauty of the falls lies in their natural state, but the area is at some risk of runaway tourism-based development—more resorts, hotels, and even a possible dam below the falls that could flood several park gorges.

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In comparison, Victoria Falls is the world's largest sheet of falling water and is almost double the height of Niagara Falls and half a kilometer wider. In the wet season, the spray from Victoria Falls can rise 400m above the falls and can be seen from up to 48km away.

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No, you couldn't. That water is literally falling; there's no float to it (that is, you can't displace it and obtain any buoyancy thereby). It's accelerating downwards at a rate of 9.8M/sec/sec, and it's heavy stuff.

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According to the 2022 Population Census, the town had a population of 35,199.

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A major river in south-central Africa, the Zambezi River flows from western Zambia to the Indian Ocean in Mozambique. In the sector imaged here, it flows southeast (top left to bottom right) in a wide bed before plunging suddenly 130 meters over the Victoria Falls into a narrow gorge.

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The best time to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls is from February to May, directly after the region's summer rains, when you'll see the world's largest sheet of falling water flowing at its greatest volume.

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Most hotels in Victoria Falls are booked on a bed-and-breakfast basis. We would recommend a minimum stay of two nights and an ideal stay of three nights. If you want to experience everything this location has to offer and take part in various activities, you may even want to stay four nights or longer.

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Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Statistically speaking, it is the largest waterfall in the world. This recognition comes from combining the height and width together to create the largest single sheet of flowing water.

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Murchison Falls National Park is famously known for having the most powerful waterfall in the world, where the longest river in the world squeezes through a 7-meter gap and then drops down 45 meters.

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