We are avid rafters so this trip had been on our bucket list. Pro: it is an experience of a lifetime. Day 1 is by far the most rapids and exciting. Liberty, our safety kayaker, was absolutely fantastic. Cons: We had one boat for all the gear, 4 paying guests, 4 crew and 1 crew members guest. It was overly crowded and the cramped space severely took away from the experience. If you are thinking of booking this trip, before you book, make sure there is a gear boat. I can not stress how little room we had for long days on the river. It was very uncomfortable. The crew had hard work with the portages and the meals (food was good)…I am grateful to them.

I highly recommend rafting with Shockwave. The Zambezi is truly mighty. The rappids are huge. The guides are amazingly knowledgeable about the river, and super friendly.

I and my x2 teenage girls undertook the 5 day rafting tour in Aug 23. All communication with Shockwave prior to the trip was good, with a rapid response to emails, and they were willing to change the departure date of the trip (requested well in advance!) to fit our schedule. There were 8 on our trip so 2 after, one for pax and one for kit. The headline rapids on Day 1 were of course awesome, but there were actually rapids all the way through to the end of day 4 (albeit the last Grade 5 was on Day 3, and there were longer stretches of calm water between the rapids as the trip progressed). The scenery was amazing, we were within the Gorge for the first 4 days with only the occasional fisherman's thatched hut as evidence of human habitation. Lunches and overnight camps were on white sandy beaches on either side of the river, with evening dinner cooked over a camp fire. Food was plentiful, varied and tasty, including traditional nshima on the last night. There were swim sites at the camping spots on the first 3 nights; crocs appeared by day 4 and hippos by 5 which prevented swimming thereafter! Overall, a fantastic "get away from it all" trip with periods of adrenaline but plenty of chilled paddling along the calmer stretches, great crew, and we enjoyed it immensely - thank you.

Wow just spent an awesome 5 multi day rafting trip wth Shockwave Adventures out of Victoria Falls! The river was amazing from the adrenaline of the first few days navigating the huge rapids with our outstanding leader OG (Dougie) to the calmer areas taking in the beautiful scenery and amazing animals like hippos/ smaller crocs and lots of bird life. Silent our safety boater was on point looking out for us and has an unforgettable and huge smile! Everything ran very smoothly - good equipment and efficient logistics. Huge thanks to the porters who had the hardest job of all carrying all the gear up and down the gorge! Philani and the Shockwave office ladies can also assist with many other requirements with activities, transport and accommodation. Thank you!

I was so happy with this multiday trip with Shockwave. I had some questions to start with and the ladies at the front counter was more then happy to help and every staff member was so welcoming. It was one of the best trips I have ever done and I would recommend this company to anyone that is looking for a multiday trip or even just a single day. The safety aspect of the staff was great and they made sure to always look after every person on our raft no matter what ever skill they had. I WILL BE BACK!!!!!

This was absolutely what I was hoping for when I booked. Five days of rafting - 3 with some serious rapids and two more of scenery and camaraderie. An excellent crew made for an amazing time on the river. Tap's knowledge of the river and how to read the rapids was obvious from the beginning of day 1 - if he's your guide on the river, rejoice - because you are going to have a blast, hitting the deepest holes and riding out the biggest waves. JD, our safety kayaker, was man on the spot when we did end up in the river (and you probably will too, if you're good with that) and he was an absolute pleasure around the campfire - although he still owes me two bottles of Cheeky Chili Sauce. The remainder of the crew (Morton & Wellington) were less talkative - but were also a blast, knowledgeable, and helpful all the time. The five day trip is a LOT of work - for everyone involved. If you are just looking for the big rapids, I would recommend the 2.5 day trip. You'll get some amazing rafting and a couple of campfires - but if you want to bond with your new raft-mates & the crew, book the 5 day trip.

What a great trip!! Massive rapids, loads of animal sightings and nights around the campfire rounded out a perfect whitewater adventure. Our Shockwaves team - Tabs "River Dad", JB "Pumba," Morton and Wellington were extremely welcoming, professional, and did everything they could to make sure we were safe and having fun. We made lifelong friendships with these hardworking guides and hope to visit them again soon. Don't go elsewhere for tours in Victoria Falls, let Shockwaves show you around!

Our 5 days rafting trip was unforgettable. The river, the rapids, the wildlife, the weather – everything amazed me even more than I imagined before the trip. And the Shockwave team – super! They made us feel secure and safe even on the 5th level rapid or next to hippos or crocodiles or on slippery cliffs. They were also wonderful chefs and very warm and friendly people.

everything runs soooo smooth, very professional staff, keeping schedules, tasty catering. Just pure fun

Simply the best. Great fun, great food, professional team, fantastic organization. Having spent 5 amazing days our Shockwaves team- Oggi "The Guru", Silent " Sexy Cecil", Miton " Mr Shakespeare and Welington " The Chef" certainly showed us the best that the Zambezi had to offer.These guys were so much fun and set very high standard in all matters. Yes we could have chosen a much bigger Rafting outfit but it was important that we went with a totally local team and knowing that the cost of our trip would stay within the community. The most cherishing thing was the fact that whilst our time was short we stopped being clients and gained four great friends.This Team would suit not only the big groups but also the single person. For those of you concerned about Crocs and Hippos please don't be yes there were plenty but absolutely no danger to you. Please do not book any where else as it will be hard to beat these guys-Shokewaves and as for having a better experience you won't.(Glyn)

I did a 5 day trip with Shockwave rafting in November, and it was an amazing experience. The first day was an exciting rapid filled day with a very talented guide. We had an older couple on the boat and the guide was able to keep them safe while at the same time giving us all an exciting day. As the trip progresses, the rapids get more infrequent, but the scenery is stunning the whole way. The camps were beautiful! I've done the Grand Canyon several times, and the camps on the Zambezi are equally as impressive. Shockwave organized porters to carry down resupplies throughout the trip. No small feat considering we were in the bottom of a canyon. The guides and cook were super friendly, professional, and really fun to be around. I have recommended this trip to countless people since getting back. It would be worth the trip to Africa just to do this trip. It is an incredible bargain for the price Shockwave charges.