Zimbabwe · WHITE-WATER RAFTING

White-Water Rafting on the Zambezi: The 15 Best Trips

19 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $120

The rapids start where the falls stop, and the river sets the calendar: low water from about August opens the full run, flood shortens or closes it. These 15 trips are compared on season, half day against full, and how brutal the climb out of the gorge is.

Zambezi River Class IV-V White-Water Rafting from Victoria Falls - Choosing the right raft for your group
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Zambezi River Class IV-V White-Water Rafting from Victoria Falls

Half Day Zambezi Whitewater Rafting - From Victoria Falls pickup to the river
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Half Day Zambezi Whitewater Rafting

2.Half Day Zambezi Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $140

Review of Zambezi whitewater rafting near Victoria Falls, with Class 3 to 5 rapids, lunch, transfers, safety notes, and practical tips.

“We had the most incredible experience with Jems and his crew at Maano Adventures. The rafting experience was breath taking, adventures and so much fun. The crew is very well trained making us feel very safe throughout our experience anRead more”

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Full Day White Water Rafting Tour - Starting from Victoria Falls, Livingstone, or Kasane
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Full Day White Water Rafting Tour

4.Full Day White Water Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 8 hours · from $1,000

Ride 25 Class IV and V rapids through Batoka Gorge below Victoria Falls on an eight-hour private Zambezi rafting adventure.

“Me and my friend did the full day rafting activity with Maano team and was great. We got picked up at our place, drove to the falls park entrance , got the guidance about the practicalities/safety and started to go down to the water. We got ready and embarked on a super cool adventure down the beautiful Zambezi river … exciting day, with many rapids that keep you busy and wet haha our draft flipped 2 times (which was fun) but we got helped and got out of the water quickly and safely. Lunch was nice with a lovely view, team knows what they are doing and they keep it…”

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Whitewater Rafting Adventure on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe - The 7:30 am start sets the pace
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Whitewater Rafting Adventure on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

5.Whitewater Rafting Adventure on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $140

Tackle Class III to V rapids below Victoria Falls with a small group, lunch, snacks, and expert guides on an 8-hour Zambezi adventure.

“What an awesome adventure, the rapids were exhilarating and exciting. The guides were all great and knowledgeable. The only advise I would give is wear sports shoes as advised as the climb down to and out the gorge is extreme. We would certainly do this adventure again”

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5 Days & 4 Nights Whitewater Rafting Victoria Falls - Beach camping and life after the paddling stops
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5 Days & 4 Nights Whitewater Rafting Victoria Falls

6.5 Days & 4 Nights Whitewater Rafting Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $1,805

Spend five days rafting the Zambezi from Victoria Falls, tackling huge rapids, beach camping, wildlife, and hearty meals under the stars.

“Highly recommend Shockwave for rafting the mighty Zambezi. Even though we were there at lower water, it was the biggest river I have ever rafted and lives up to the stories. Whether you want huge flips, big swims, and running the meat Read more”

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Whitewater Rafting on the Zambezi River from Victoria Falls - Boiling Point and the safety briefing
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Whitewater Rafting on the Zambezi River from Victoria Falls

Zambezi Whitewater Rafting & Open Bar Sunset Cruise - The 7:30 a.m. pickup and river preparation
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Zambezi Whitewater Rafting & Open Bar Sunset Cruise

8.Zambezi Whitewater Rafting & Open Bar Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $210

Raft Class IV to V Zambezi rapids, enjoy a barbecue and sunset cruise with an open bar on this full-day Victoria Falls adventure.

“We had such an amazing time!! The entire day was run like clock work. We had to contact them from our hotel reception as when I booked it our hotel wasn’t available for collection. However changing this wasn’t a problem. The bus arrived on Read more”

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Victoria Falls: Zambezi River White Water Rafting Experience - Safety briefing before the Batoka Gorge descent
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Victoria Falls: Zambezi River White Water Rafting Experience

9.Zambezi River White Water Rafting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $160

Tackle Zambezi rapids, hike Batoka Gorge, and enjoy a BBQ with drinks on a guided seven-hour rafting adventure from Victoria Falls.

“I liked everything. Early morning unexpected change flexibly accommodated. Very well organised. Great team of guides, canoe rescuers, equipment carers, cooks, drivers. Gorge was stunning. White water exhilarating, challenging but totally rewarding. Expertly guided through fun safely. Guidance and care was provided for steep walks in & out.”

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From Kasane: Full-Day White Water Rafting - Leaving Kasane for the Batoka Gorge
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From Kasane: Full-Day White Water Rafting

10.Full-Day White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $140

Tackle 25 Zambezi rapids below Victoria Falls, with expert guides, lunch, transfers, and Batoka Gorge views from Kasane.

“Andrew and the crew were absolutely fantastic. We felt really safe and in good hands through out the day. The safety brief was comprehensive and concise. They were incredibly accommodating to any requests we had. Myself and my Partner had a great time - couldn’t recommend Maano more!”

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3 Days & 2 Nights Whitewater Rafting Victoria Falls - Day one: Victoria Falls gives way to serious whitewater
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3 Days & 2 Nights Whitewater Rafting Victoria Falls

Whitewater Rafting 2 Full Days & 1 Night - Before you leave Victoria Falls
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Whitewater Rafting 2 Full Days & 1 Night

12.Whitewater Rafting 2 Full Days & 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $650

Raft 19 miles of Zambezi rapids, camp beneath African stars, and enjoy meals, guides, transfers, and a true two-day adventure.

“This is my first visit to Africa and thank God we took our friends recommendation to plan through Philani @Shockwave Adventure. Everything has been so easy and taken care of thru Philani. Yesterday we went river rafting on the mighty ZamRead more”

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Victoria Falls: Whitewater Rafting Experience - From Victoria Falls Town to the river
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Victoria Falls: Whitewater Rafting Experience

13.Whitewater Rafting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $161

Raft the Zambezi from Victoria Falls through famous rapids, with expert guides, lunch, beers, transfers, and a demanding gorge hike.

“The Rafting was perfect, but the problem is that after you got picked up from hotel it takes almost two hours to get to the boat. And most of the time we were just waiting.”

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Two Days/One Night Rafting Tour - Day one begins in Livingstone at 9:00 am
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Two Days/One Night Rafting Tour

14.Two Days/One Night Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $300

Spend two days rafting the Zambezi, camping by the river, fishing, and visiting an African village near Victoria Falls.

“This was one of the greatest adventures of my lifetime. Enoch and his team were so accommodating of our plans and the hospitality was top notch. The rafting team of Captain James, Clement, T-boy and Abraham (aka Anna) were amazingRead more”

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Victoria Falls: Whitewater Rafting + Chobe Safari Combo - Starting at 7:00 am from Victoria Falls
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Victoria Falls: Whitewater Rafting + Chobe Safari Combo

15.Whitewater Rafting + Chobe Safari Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $298

Compare Zambezi whitewater rafting and Chobe safari on this two-day Victoria Falls adventure, with meals, transfers, wildlife and practical tips.

“I did my rafting with Shockwave Adventure.This was first time and l was scared and nervous about the whole thing. The guides where however helpful and assured me of my safety helping with the life jackets and telling us what to expect on Read more”

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