The Devil's Pool

The Devil’s Pool is a rock formation 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. Victoria Falls stretch for a mile between Zambia and Zimbabwe. 16 lives were taken by this pool since 1959 mostly young men behaving carelessly - ventured too close to the deceptive currents and rocks.

Some says that the pool is only a hoax. But photos, videos and testimonials have been circulating to prove that its real. .

Behind the magnificent pool lies a legend for the local Aboriginal people:

According to legend a beautiful girl named Oolana, from the Yidinji people, married a respected elder from her tribe named Waroonoo. Shortly after their union another tribe moved into the area and a handsome young man came into her life. His name was Dyga and the pair soon fell in love. Realising the adulterous crime they were committing, the young lovers escaped their tribes and fled into the valleys. The elders captured them, but Oolana broke free from her captors and threw herself into the still waters of what is now known as Babinda Boulders, calling for Dyga to follow her. As Dyga hit the waters, her anguished cries for her lost lover turned the still waters into a rushing torrent and the land shook with sorrow. Huge boulders were scattered around the creek and the crying Oolana disappeared among them.

Aboriginal legend says her spirit still guards the boulders and that her calls for her lost lover can still be heard.

source: CAIRNS Attractions