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Africa - Victoria Falls & Zambia Travel Guide
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Livingstone Island Tour - Victoria Falls
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Dr. David Livingstone was paddled in a dug out canoe through swift rapids towards the roar and rising cloud of mist suspended above a cliff over which the whole of the mile wide Zambezi River plunged. The 'Mukolo' (canoe) paddlers skillfully landed him on 'Goat Island' (now known as Livingstone Island) right on the lip of the chasm. A few steps through the small rainforest and on 16 November 1855, he gazed upon one of the most spectacular sights in the world 'Mosi-o-Tunya' (the smoke that thunders) which he named in honor of his Queen as The Victoria Falls.
Today visitors are picked up in a twin engine boat with powerful motors and a skilled skipper retraces Livingstone's approach to the island to witness the very best view of the Falls that there is. All visits to the island are during the 'low water' season which usually begins in mid July and goes through to the end of January. High water visits are not possible due to the dangerous currents and as the island is continuously covered in the spray/downpour from the Falls. Pick up is from the jetty adjacent to the Royal Livingstone River Deck by an aluminum 12 seater launch with twin water jet propelled engines which then transfers guests on a 5 minute ride to the island. Drop off is again at the Royal Livingstone pier one hour later. The trip includes a short guided tour of the island, viewing the Victoria Falls and a light snack depending on the time of the visit.
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