Victoria Falls · Zambia
Devil's Pool, Victoria Falls
A natural rock pool on the very lip of Victoria Falls, where a submerged ledge holds swimmers back from a 108-metre drop.
Experiences
Things to Do at Africa's Waterfalls
Things to do at Africa's waterfalls: swim at the edge of Victoria Falls, raft the Zambezi, fly over the gorges, cruise the Nile to Murchison Falls and hike to the top of Tugela.
All experiences
Victoria Falls · Zimbabwe
White-Water Rafting on the Zambezi
Big-volume rapids through the Batoka Gorge below Victoria Falls, regarded as some of the finest one-day white water in the world.
Victoria Falls · Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls Helicopter Flight
The "Flight of Angels": the only way to see the full shape of the falls, the gorges and the Zambezi from above.
Victoria Falls · Zimbabwe
Lunar Rainbow Tour at Victoria Falls
On clear full-moon nights, the spray of Victoria Falls carries a silvery rainbow made by moonlight.
Murchison Falls · Uganda
Murchison Falls Boat Trip
A launch trip up the Victoria Nile among hippos, crocodiles and elephants to the foot of Murchison Falls.
Sipi Falls · Uganda
Sipi Falls Hike & Coffee Tour
A day on foot linking the three waterfalls of Sipi on Mount Elgon, with a stop to roast your own coffee.
Tugela Falls · South Africa
Tugela Falls Hike (Sentinel Trail)
The hike to the top of one of the world's highest waterfalls, via the chain ladders of the Drakensberg Amphitheatre.
Maletsunyane Falls · Lesotho
Maletsunyane Falls Abseil
One of the longest commercially operated abseils in the world, down the cliff beside a 192-metre waterfall in Lesotho.
Planning around the water
Things to do at Africa’s waterfalls often depend on the river. Devil’s Pool and the full rafting run need low water; lunar rainbows and the most dramatic helicopter views need high water. Check the month-by-month guide before fixing dates, and see the safari itineraries that include each activity.
Experiences by season
- High water, about March to July: the helicopter flight over Victoria Falls and the lunar rainbow are at their most dramatic, while rafting runs a shorter section of the gorge.
- Low water, about mid-August to January: Devil’s Pool opens and Zambezi rafting runs the full gorge.
- Southern African summer, November to March: the Tugela Falls hike and the Maletsunyane abseil see the most water, with afternoon storms to plan around.
- All year: the Murchison Falls boat trip and the Sipi Falls hike and coffee tour, with drier paths in the dry seasons.
Age, fitness and safety
Most experiences have rules set by operators or parks. Rafting on the Zambezi usually has a minimum age of 15, and Devil’s Pool requires confident swimmers. The Tugela Falls hike and the Maletsunyane abseil need a good level of fitness and a head for heights, while the Murchison Falls boat trip and the lunar rainbow walk suit almost everyone. Always book through licensed operators, follow your guide’s instructions and check that your travel insurance covers adventure activities.
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