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Rafting is our profession, so we take it seriously. We are serious about safety, about good food, good times and serious about fun!We offer trips to suit all ages and abilities - it is not about fitness, it is about fun.

Rafting on the Zambezi is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A wild one-day run beneath one of the Seven Wonder of the World. We carry a wide range of whitewater activities to suit every person including children, beginner paddlers, advanced paddlers and senior rafters.

Your Safety is our number one priority on and off the river. Without exception we believe in our guides & safety kayakers with over 20 years experience on this river. Our biggest safety features are our world-class, certified, professional guides – you will appreciate the difference that they make.

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Please make sure you wear quick-drying clothes such as nylon shorts, synthetic fleece or wool this means avoid cotton. Proper shoes for rafting and hiking up and down the canyon.

No flip flops please

Be warned about the walk as it is steep please be prepared physically and mentally.

We will help you if needed as we will never rush you at all. African time!

 

Full Description of your itinerary

You will be pick up from your hotel between 7am -7.30am. Prior to your trip you will be asked to sign indemnities sent through to you on email. Please make sure you sign this document! . Please wear light clothing that you don't mind getting wet - including footwear. Bring sunscreen.

Depending on the season, if doing a Full Stretch rafting you will jump into our jeeps and drive only 5 minutes to the top or the canyon but if its High Water (Half Stretch) rafting you will drive approximately 15km to the river . Once you get to the top of the canyon you will be given a life-jackets, wind breaker if raining, helmets & a paddle if opted for paddle raft. Your head guide will give a full safety briefing. Following the safety briefing you will begin the steep climb down into the gorge, and then along the bottom of the gorge to the put-in point. Once you get at the bottom of the canyon your guide will allocate you some positions & do a practice in a pool first.

The epic adventure will then begin. If low water (August - December) you will start your 26km journey over 19 rapids most of which are grade 4 or 5. Higher water rafting (usually Jan-mid/end March and again June-July) may skip some rapids and overall distance of about 18km & 24km depending on the stretch that you booked as we offer High Water Half Stretch & High Water Full stretch.

Be aware rafting may close April-May - but this is subject to water levels.

Hammer your way through infamous rapids, whose names were conjured to instill fear and trepidation into would-be rafters, “The Terminators”, “The Mother”, “ and the Washing Machine. Our experienced guides will steer you on an unforgettable ride through the formidable rapids of the mighty Zambezi.
You will not only be enjoying the adrenaline pumping thrill of this exceptional activity, you will also marvel at the stark, sheer beauty and tranquility of the breathtaking Batoka gorge

You now have a steep climb out of the gorge you need a reasonable level of fitness - just take your time. At the top, cold beers, braai,vegs await & drive you back.

 

Inclusions

Buffet lunch included
Free drinks included
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Mineral water during rafting
Professional local guide through out
All rafting gear - life vets, helmets, paddles and rain jackets

 

Exclusions

Rafting shoes, rafting shorts
National park fees $10 per person

Photos and Videos (available upon confirmation before the trip)

Bring Sunscreen lotion, and your medication if you are on so that our guides can keep it safe and dry inside our first aid kits and dry bags. DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO LOSE OR GET WET! We recommend that you leave everything with our drivers at top of the canyon or in your hotel room.

 

Fitness

You will have climb in and out of the steep gorge - you don't need to be super fit at all for this activity, but do need a reasonable level of fitness - just take your time

 

What to Wear

Nylon swim trunks, swimsuits, river sandals or old tennis shoes are great for rafting. Try to stay away from anything cotton if possible. Hats are good for sunny days and for those rare overcast or cool days a fleece pullover, a wool hat and socks and a windbreaker would be a great way to stay warm. Please note: Cotton WILL NOT keep you warm when it is wet.

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What to Wear for the drive to the river

Please wear long sleeve clothes during winter as its a bit cold driving to and from the rafting as we use open jeeps (May/June/July). We have locker boxes and a dry bag to leave your clothes at the top of the canyon and changing of your clothes can be done at the top of the canyon behind a tree or a big rock, welcome to Africa

 

Skills Prior

Rafting experience is not required on most of our trips. The majority of people who join our expeditions are first time rafters. You'll receive a detailed safety talk before getting on the river, and it will cover every aspect of your river adventure. Once trained, your crew can work in harmony with their guide to maneuver a raft in the most challenging rapids. It's only natural for you to be apprehensive about running rivers, however our staff is specially trained to address your concerns and prepare you for an experience you'll never forget.
We offers a river trip to satisfy all types of adventurous individuals. We welcome anyone, young or old, in reasonable physical condition. Age requirements vary depending on the trip. Persons who are extremely overweight should try and meet our Trip leader the day before the trip to size the Class V Life jacket first. If you or a member of your group are pregnant or have special health or physical considerations, please call our office and consult a physician for recommendation.

 

Location Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

 

Departure Point We do all pick ups from any lodge / hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Please note that we Do Not pick from any hotel or lodge outside Zimbabwe, please make special arrangements with the our reservations as this will attract an extra transfer fee

 

Return Point At the lodge / hotel you got picked up unless a prior arrangement is made with the trip leader.

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Plan Your Victoria Falls White Water Rafting Trip Today

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Thrilling White Water rafting Trip:

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However, the water level is not constant throughout a year. So, you should negotiate with it accordingly. With concerning to the rising water level and safety of all tourists, we have moved our commercial whitewater rafting tours start from #11 and finish at rapid #24 this is (High Water Stretch) covering a distance of about 16km. Also we are now doing medium level with class 1 to 4 rapids, which is good for families.

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