Zambezi River Class IV-V White-Water Rafting from Victoria Falls


7 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

If you're looking for adventure in Zimbabwe, experience the Zambezi River on a white-water rafting tour with pickup in Victoria Falls. With a guide, travel down one of the best one-day rafting rivers in the world, which plummets into a gorge at Victoria Falls, separating the placid river above the falls and the turbulent rapids below. The gorge is more than 328 feet (100 meter) deep at the falls and increases to more than 650 feet (200 meters) by the end of the full-day raft trip. Select a half-day or full-day trip when booking (dependent on availability). Water levels will determine whether you do low- or high-water rafting. 

Inclusions

  • All rafting gear (helmet, life jacket, and paddle)
  • Local guide
  • Light refreshments during rafting
  • Lunch
  • Unlimited drinks (open bar)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

You will be picked up from your Victoria Falls hotel in the morning and enjoy a light breakfast of tea, coffee, and toast. After an initial briefing from your guide, jump into the Jeep for the drive to the Zambezi River. When you get to the top of the canyon, you'll be given your life jacket, windbreaker (if it's raining), helmet, and paddle (if you're in a paddle raft). Receive a full safety briefing from the head guide, and then begin the steep hike down into the gorge to begin your adventure.

Depending on the skill level of the group, there are three types of boats used. The first is an oar raft, which has an aluminum frame mounted in the middle and two long oars for the guide to row through the rapids. You do not have to paddle—just hold onto the safety line for the big waves. The second is a stern-mount raft with the frame at the back. You'll paddle with the assistance of your guide, who rows the oars; the guide is in full control of the raft even if you do not paddle. The third is a paddle raft, the most hands-on option, where everyone has a paddle. There is no frame, and you navigate the rapids under your guide’s watchful eyes.

If it's low water (August to December), start your 14-mile (23-km) journey over mostly Grade 4 or 5 rapids. Higher water rafting (usually mid-January to the end of March and again from June to July) may clip some rapids and overall distance. Please be aware that rafting operations may close in April and May, subject to water levels.

At the end of your journey, you will make the steep climb out of the gorge. Take your time—at the top, a cold beer and barbecue lunch with vegetables await you. At the end of your tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.

Additional information

  • No age restriction as long the child can swim, weighs at least 50 lbs (23 kg), fits in a Class 5 youth life jacket, and has a parent's permission; if weight is less than 50 lbs, he or she can only do Level 3 rapids and must skip the Level 5 rapids (this will also depend on the guide's decision on which rapids or sections your child can do)
  • Please make sure to wear a T-shirt, shorts, and proper shoes for rafting and hiking up and down the canyon
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
bartvJ6393RK
April 2023

Yesterday we went wildwater rafting with Shockwave, and what an amazing time we had. With Tambu as cameraman, JB as lifeguard, and Clement and Terry as your captains you will have a wonderful experience of rafting in the canyon between Zimbabwe and Zambia. They were funny, friendly and you notice...

luke2679
January 2023

1st time rafting, but didn’t mater the guys at Shockwave are amazing, funny & friendly, would recommend them definitely!

haroon
December 2022

Excellent team. Felt safe throughout. Very humorous throughout the trip. Excellent support from team walking up and down the steep gorge. A family with two children under the age of 8 were with on the trip.Will definitely do this again.

CafeVino
November 2022

Incredible all day experience during low water time. TT, Tambu & Liberty took great care of my family as we booked a private trip for our family of 11 ages 9 through 75. Water was great and safety a clear priority. Hike in and out is challenging, but our guides made sure it was completed safely ...

henrygoehlich
December 2021

We had a wonderful day with the team of shockwave adventures. The communication before the trip was already smooth and fast. Our tour guide was MD who is aiming to go the upcoming Olympics with the rowing team of Samiba. All the best for him! He was funny and very informative. The whole trip was...

Ian T
November 2021

Professional guides, this was an amazing experience. Guys were patient, fun and allowed some serious fun along the way. Will surely do this again!

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