The Most Dangerous Places to Visit Around the World

By: TripAdvise | Pulished on 2024-01-09

Devil's Pool, Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe

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Described by the Zambia tourist board as the “ultimate infinity pool”, the ominously named Devil's Pool sits right at the top of the thunderous Victoria Falls which the Zambezi River flows down. Swimmers take the plunge at their own risk – one wrong move and they could plunge from the precarious rock pool and down a sheer precipice into one of the world’s largest waterfalls.

Devil's Pool, Zambia

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The pool is only accessible at certain times of the year, when the Zambezi River is low enough, with guides on hand to accompany people into the natural pool. Crocodiles and hippopotamuses are other possible dangers that visitors may encounter as they navigate the waters from Livingstone Island and into the vertiginous basin.

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