Whitewater Rafting

Seeking for adrenaline thrilling experience in the Zambezi River? We offer whitewater rafting in Zambezi River in Victoria Falls at very affordable price. You can call us now at +263774183027.

Your Victoria Falls rafting adventure will begin with a hotel pick-up between 7am-7.30am. Prior to the trip, you will receive indemnities via email, which must be signed before the adventure. It is recommended that you wear light clothing that you don't mind getting wet for the rafting adventure, including appropriate footwear. Additionally, it is important to bring sunscreen to protect yourself from the African sun.

The rafting adventure experience will vary depending on the season you visit. During low water season (August-December), if you opt for a Full Stretch rafting adventure, you will only need to drive for 5 minutes to reach the top of the canyon. However, if you choose a High Water (Half Stretch) rafting adventure during high water season (usually Jan-mid/end March and again June-July), you will need to drive for approximately 15km to reach the river. Once you arrive at the top of the canyon, you will be provided with a life-jacket, a windbreaker if it's raining, helmets, and paddles (if you choose a paddle raft). Your head guide will then conduct a full safety briefing before you begin the steep climb down into the gorge and along the bottom of the gorge to the put-in point. At the bottom of the canyon, your guide will assign you positions and conduct a practice run in a pool before the actual adventure begins.

The adventure truly begins as you embark on a thrilling journey through the rapids. During low water season, you will cover a distance of 26km and navigate through 19 rapids, most of which are grade 4 or 5. However, during high water season, the distance covered may be about 18km or 24km, depending on the stretch of the river that you have booked, and some rapids may be skipped. It is important to note that rafting may be closed during April-May, subject to water levels.

Get ready to conquer the notorious rapids, each with a name that is bound to strike fear in the hearts of would-be rafters, such as “The Terminators,” “The Mother,” and “The Washing Machine.” Our experienced guides will expertly steer you through the formidable rapids of the mighty Zambezi, creating an unforgettable ride. Not only will you experience the adrenaline-pumping thrill of this incredible activity, but you will also be awed by the sheer beauty and tranquility of the breathtaking Batoka gorge.

After the adventure, you will have a steep climb out of the gorge. You don't need to be super fit, but do need a reasonable level of fitness. Just take your time. At the top, cold beers, braai, and veggies await, and you will be driven back to your hotel.

Inclusions:

Buffet lunch included

Free drinks included

Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Mineral water during rafting

Professional local guide throughout

All rafting gear - life vests, helmets, paddles, and rain jackets

Exclusions:

Rafting shoes, rafting shorts

National park fees $10 per person

Photos and Videos (available upon confirmation before the trip)

In order to ensure the safety and dryness of your sunscreen and medication, please bring them along with you, and our guides will store them in our first aid kits and dry bags. It is important to note that any items you bring should be ones that you do not mind getting wet or losing. We recommend that you leave all other belongings with our drivers at the top of the canyon or in your hotel room.

As the drive to and from the rafting may be cold, we suggest that you wear long-sleeved clothing. Our open jeeps are equipped with locker boxes and a dry bag where you can leave your clothes at the top of the canyon. Changing into dry clothes can be done behind a tree or large rock at the top of the canyon. Welcome to Africa, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Prior rafting experience is not necessary for most of our trips. In fact, the majority of participants on our expeditions are first-time rafters. You will receive a comprehensive safety briefing before embarking on your river adventure, covering every aspect of the experience. Once trained, your crew will work seamlessly with their guide to navigate the raft through even the most challenging rapids.

It is common to feel apprehensive about rafting through rivers, but our staff is specially trained to address your concerns and prepare you for an unforgettable experience. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your safety and comfort throughout the entire journey.

Our river trips cater to all types of adventurous individuals, and we welcome anyone, regardless of age (with age requirements varying depending on the trip) or physical condition, as long as they are reasonably fit. Individuals who are extremely overweight are advised to meet with our Trip leader the day before the trip to ensure proper sizing of the Class V Life jacket.

If you or a member of your group are pregnant or have any special health or physical considerations, we advise that you consult with a physician for recommendations and inform our office prior to the trip.

Location:

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Departure Point:

We offer pickups from any lodge/hotel in Victoria Falls. For those staying across the border in Zambia, specifically Livingstone, we can arrange pickups for an additional fee, depending on your lodge.

Return Point:

Unless prior arrangements have been made with the trip leader, the return point will be the same lodge/hotel where you were picked up.

Minimum age: 15 years but this can be flexible at management's discretion i.e. if the child is of the right maturity, strength and will fit into a life jacket properly younger kids are sometimes accepted.