White Water Rafting

Rates: from USD 145pp
Zimbabwe or Zambia: Available both sides Victoria Falls
Child Policies: no children under 15 years old (at management’s discretion)
Schedule: Full day activity (half-day available on request)

Arguably the wildest white water in the world, rafting on the Zambezi River is an adrenaline rush not to be missed.

The rapids on the Zambezi River are officially defined as “Grade 5” by the British Canoe Union (Grade 6 being commercially un-runnable). Clients should be reasonably fit for this activity, as there is a fairly steep walk into & out of the Batoka Gorge as well as the white water rafting activity itself. Tea, coffee & biscuits are served in the morning at check-in, after which clients are taken to the Gorge for their safety briefing before the days’ activity commences. A light lunch is served in the gorge between rapids. Due to the nature of this activity, clients should be warned to leave their valuables & personal effects safely locked up at their hotel.

Low white water rafting
Low white water rafting runs from about mid July to the end of January. The best months are usually August and September.

High white water rafting
High white water rafting runs from approximately the end of January to mid July. If the water is to high, the river is closed for safety reasons - this usually happens between April and May but can last as long as up to July.

A full day white water rafting trip includes rapids 11 - 25: Pick up is at 08h30 getting back at about 14h00 (high water) and 17h00 (low water). The ‘full day’ can end sooner than 14h00 hrs depending on how fast the water is running at the time.

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