gushing falls are revealed. Circling the falls,
every channel, stream and waterway is visible
with the multiple eyes straddling Zimbabwe
and Zambia. Enshrouded in rising haze
from the power and force of the falls, the
magnitude is enhanced. To witness the falls in
any form is a privilege but by helicopter is a
cherished memoir.
Immediately afterwards, I’m whisked by boat
across the Zambezi River atop the peak of the
falls, to Livingstone Island. Here, a short trek
leads to the edge of the thunderous drop, with
echoing roar. Offered the chance to swim to
400
the edge, I grab the hand of the guide to dip in
a safe rockpool, right on the edge. I can’t help
but wonder why there’s a rope directly overhead at the edge of the falls, but I decide it’s
best not to ask at this moment. Be warned, the
waters are mighty forceful so only enter here
if you can hold your own against the power
of the gushing river. Just steps from the edge,
a small marquee is set up on a grassy verge,
where a sumptuous luncheon is served in a
scene straight from ‘Out of Africa.’ Livingstone
Island is an unmissable add-on to any Victoria
Falls itinerary.
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