White Water Rafting on the Zambezi River, from Victoria Falls

full day
Occasionally sporty
From 15 years-old and up
From€123

Conquer the mighty Zambezi during this wild white water rafting adventure in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe!

The Zambezi, the fourth largest river in Africa, is one of the most beautiful and least explored rivers on earth. Zambezi means ‘Great River’ in the language of the Tonga people, and indeed the river is world renowned for Victoria Falls, which is one of the 7 wonders of the world! Needless to say, the chance to explore these mystic and fast flowing waters by rafting is an experience of a lifetime!

Commercial rafting first started on the Zambezi River in 1981, and since then, it has become a must do activity on every visitor’s bucket list. The river is classified as a grade 5, meaning that there are long stretches of intense rapids, steep gradients, and big drops, making for a demanding and incredibly exhilarating white water rafting experience! Your guides are fully trained professionals who hold advanced first aid certificates, and they will lead you skillfully through the Zambezi’s rapids. You will also be equipped with top quality equipment including special river tested rafts, high flotation life jackets, safety helmets, and wetsuits depending on the weather – ensuring your white water rafting trip is both safe and enjoyable!

The rafting trip begins with either a pick-up from your accommodation (option available during low-water season) or by meeting at the activity base in Victoria Falls. From there, you will have a 20 minute descent into the gorge to get to the raft launch site. After a safety and activity briefing to make sure you are confident on the water, you will get equipped and then it is time to embark on your 24km white water rafting adventure on the Zambezi River! After you face the Zambezi’s rapids and work up an appetite, you will have a group lunch at the top of the gorge to end your day on a relaxed note whilst swapping stories with your fellow adventurers.

Book your white water rafting experience on the Zambezi River, from Victoria Falls, now and make unforgettable memories in Zimbabwe!

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Practical information

Full day white water rafting excursion on the Zambezi River, departing from Victoria Falls. Tea/coffee in the morning as well as a full lunch after the rafting is included in the experience and price.

Course of events

-Hotel pick-up or meet guides at activity base

-Welcome + tea/coffee and biscuits

-20 minute trek to raft launch site

-Activity and safety briefing

-Get equipped

-Start your 24 km rafting adventure!

-Finish rafting

-Head back up the gorge

-Group lunch at the top of the gorge

-Transfer back to activity base

-De-equip

-End of activity

Special terms

This excursion runs year-round subject to river levels:

High water – approx 28 December to 24 August (stopping in between if river too high)

Low water – approx 24 August to 28 December

Clients are requested to reconfirm pick up times and hotels with Adventure Zone, 24 hours before departure. Clients can otherwise meet at the office located at Shop 4, Phumula Centre, Vic Falls

Whilst on the river, videos and photographs will be taken by “Zambezi Memories”. Rafting videos and photographs will be shown at The Adventure Lodge and will be available for purchase.

The maximum age limit for this activity is dependent on the individual’s general state of health and physical fitness

Meeting point:
You will be picked up at your accommodation anywhere in the Victoria Falls area or you can meet at the office at shop 4, Phumula Centre, Vic Falls
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • All equipment: rafts, paddles, life jackets, helmets
  • Wetsuit tops
  • Tea and coffee
  • Lunch
  • Soft drinks, water, cordial
  • Transfer between gorge and activity base
Excluded
  • Breakfast
  • Park fees: 10$ pp
  • Professional video and photos
Do not forget to bring
  • Shorts and t-shirts
  • Swimming costume/shorts
  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Cap
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen

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Felix A., France — 05/01/2019
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très bien pour le raft sécurité super pour la vidéo très bien réussi mais très chère et impression d'un prix pas claire

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