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Horse Riding in Livingstone with Livingstone Adventures.
The ultimate experience
This part of the river is dotted with many islands of
varying size, the homes of many birds and wildlife.
This is the route David Livingstone took on his way
in search of the infamous waterfall, and rising clouds
of mist. It was in fact along these banks that he re-
marked, that the river and falls provide “scenes so
lovely, they must have been gazed upon by angels
in their flight.”
The silence of the canoes provides a relaxing, calm-
ing experience that also makes them ideal to witness
elephants, hippos, and crocodiles up close.
Elephant backed safaris
Riding upon on a majestic African elephant through
the bush of the National Park and along the river
is quite an amazing way to experience the region.
Guests will be offered the chance to feed, interact,
with the elephants and even sit on their “laps” at the
end of the ride. This is an unforgettable, moving ex-
perience.
(See listing at the end of this chapter)
High Wiring/Zip-lining and Gorge Swinging
The world’s first commercial High Wire spans 135m
across the gorge and 75m above the ground. A full
body harness is attached securely from your back
to the cable as you take a running dive off the edge
of the cliff, soaring across the deep gorge like a bird
in flight.
The Gorge Swing offers another thrilling experience:
the swing is a fixed 135m cable spanning the gorge.
Participants are harnessed to a rope attached to the
middle of the cable and experience a heart dropping
53m, three second free fall, followed by a pendulum-
like swing across the gorge for 2 minutes before be-
ing lowered down to the ground. It’s even possible to
try it in tandem.
Be prepared to hike 30 minutes back out of the gorge
after the jump, swing or free fall.
It is possible to do each activity individually or opt for
a package that will give you as many activities and
attempts as your heart desires!
Jet boats: 30 minute jet boat trips between rapid 23
and rapid 27 offer a thrilling ride.
River boarding / Wave surfing
Armed with a body board a wetsuit, a life jacket, a
helmet and fins, you will embark on a river journey
enjoying the currents, charging the rapids, and surf-
ing some of the world’s biggest fresh water standing
waves.
The main difference between river surfing and rafting
is that you are in charge of your own vessel on the
river. Although instructors teach and guide you, you
are the one taking on the rapids.
No previous body boarding experience is necessary.
Confidence in the water is however a considerable
prerequisite. Wave surfing is also possible on the
sensational standing waves.
(See listing of specialised tour operators at the end
of this chapter)
Sunset Cruises
Sunset cruises on the upper Zambezi River are on
offer to enjoy the wilderness and wildlife of the region
with a glass of wine. Visitors can choose from break-
fast, lunch, sunset, or dinner cruises.
(See listing at the end of this chapter)