Taking a swim in the Devil’s Pool

Is this the ultimate (and most dangerous) infinity pool in the world? Nerves of steel are just one requirement for thrill-seekers looking for the ultimate holiday snap. Patience would also be an advantage. Devil’s Pool is the most dangerous swimming pool in the world – perched on top of Victoria Falls, on the edge of a precipice, 360ft (110m) above oblivion, with 38,430 cubic feet of water gushing past your ears every second (500million litres of water a minute) . This is as close as it gets to swimming on the edge of the world. The view, as well as the experience, is heart-stoppingly spectacular. If you plan to take a paddle, it would be wise to choose your moment carefully. For most of the year, anyone venturing into Devil’s Pool would be swept over the edge by the raging torrent in a heartbeat. But during the dry season, the waters of the Zambezi River slow enough that bathers can swim in relative safety. Victoria Falls stretch for a mile between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Guides escort...