SAandBeyond Magazine December 2019 publish

advantage of the chasm carved by the river and allow
for stomach-swooping fun, with a strong emphasis on
safety.
One option that’s less intense than the free-fall
of bungee-jumping is the Flying Fox, where you slide
along a zipline in a horizontal position, and as the
name suggests, it feels a little like flying. With the
water at its lowest, you might escape being soaked by
the sprays.
Lunch on Livingstone Island: When the Zambezi
River is high, 10 million litres of water rush over the
lip of Victoria Falls each second, crashing down 108
metres below. Livingstone Island sits in the heart of
this spray, on the brink of one of the Seven Natural
Wonders of the World, and offers an experience only
available when the water is at its lowest and the island
is accessible. You’ll follow the footsteps of the explorers
of yore as you tour the island, hear about its history,
experience luxury dining, and soak up the sights.
Watch the game: Game viewing peaks during the
low-season months as water is scarce and hordes of
animals gather around permanent water sources. This
is also when migrant birds start to arrive, a boon for
twitchers from across the world.
Catch the moonbow: The falls can send mist up
to 800m in the air, which can be seen from 50km
away. You might see multiple rainbows, and if you’re
fortunate enough to visit the falls at full moon there
may be a moonbow, a rainbow lit by the full moon:
truly a memory to treasure.
Brave the Devil’s Pool: In the low-season, stouthearted
visitors can slip into a pool at the very edge
of the cataract at Livingstone Island, and peer over
the slippery lip of rock into the abyss. Heed the
experienced guides who escort you there, take a deep
breath and earn some serious bragging rights.
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