Tour Description
Experience the ultimate adventure in Southern Africa’s adrenaline capital—Victoria Falls. Enjoy Zambezi white water rafting, considered one of the best one-day rafting experiences in the world. For an even greater thrill, embark on multi-day rafting trips that combine exhilarating rapids with breathtaking scenery, camping on pristine beaches, and starlit dinners with friends. The journey winds through the stunning Songwe and Batoka gorges, where you’ll encounter both wild rapids and calm stretches of water perfect for swimming and relaxation.
Tour Highlights
- World-renowned Zambezi white water rafting
- Multi-day rafting expeditions (2 to 5 days)
- Spectacular scenery through the Songwe and Batoka gorges
- Relaxing camp nights on white sandy beaches
- Thrilling grade 4 and 5 rapids
- Guided by expert, world-class rafting guides
Included
- Transfers
- Tea/coffee and biscuits on the first day
- Cold lunch and breakfast daily
- All rafting equipment
Excluded
- Items of a personal nature
- River usage fee
Activity Description
Victoria Falls offers the ultimate adrenaline rush with Zambezi white water rafting, renowned as one of the world’s best one-day rafting experiences. Multi-day rafting trips enhance the adventure with incredible scenery, camping on white beaches, and gourmet meals under the stars. The Zambezi River features powerful rapids, including grade 4 and 5 rapids, and calm sections where you can swim and relax. The journey through the Songwe and Batoka gorges offers not only excitement but also peaceful moments in nature.
Arrangements
- Duration: 53 hours (3 days)
- When: 26-28 September 2018
- Where: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Weather: Weather permitting
- What to Wear:
- Swimsuit and shorts/cycling shorts that won’t be pulled off by the water
- T-shirt or long-sleeved shirt for sun protection
- Sturdy, secure shoes (no flip-flops)
- Wetsuits will be provided in winter
- Things to Bring:
- A way to secure glasses (to avoid loss)
- Sunscreen and lip balm (guides will provide dry bags)
- A cap that fits comfortably under the helmet
- Bring as little as possible
- Guests or Spectators: No spectators allowed
Requirements
- Minimum Age: No restrictions
- Maximum Weight: No restrictions
- No specific fitness or experience requirements
Notes
- Depart: Day 1 at 08:00
- Return: Day 3 at 13:00
- Minimum Pax: 4 participants required
Itinerary
Day One
Participants will be picked up from their accommodation at 08:00 and taken to The Lookout Café for a pre-departure briefing with tea, coffee, and biscuits. After signing an indemnity form, you’ll head to rapid #1 and descend into the gorge. After a safety talk, the adventure begins with an intense rafting session featuring iconic rapids like ‘Stairway to Heaven’ and ‘Oblivion.’ Lunch is served along the riverbanks, and the day concludes at a beach campsite at rapid #21.
Day Two
Wake up to a hearty breakfast before packing up for another day of rafting. The calmer stretches of the river offer moments to relax and appreciate the scenery, including the majestic Songwe gorges. The day ends with thrilling rapids like ‘Upper Moemba,’ before reaching the second beach camp.
Day Three
After breakfast, the rafting journey continues down to the proposed Batoka Gorge dam site. From there, participants will take a 45-minute hike out of the gorge and be transferred back to Victoria Falls, arriving between 12:00 and 13:00.
