High-Water Zambezi Rafting from Victoria Falls & Livingstone
Zimbabwe
Experience high-water white-water rafting on the mighty Zambezi River. Enjoy hotel pickup from Livingstone or Victoria Falls, expert guides, snacks, lunch with free photos and videos.
High-water Zambezi white-water rafting takes place below Victoria Falls, ideal for adventurous travelers seeking a powerful river experience.
Highlights
- Experience high-water white-water rafting on the Zambezi below Victoria Falls
- Paddle through powerful rapids and large wave trains during the high-water season
- Raft on one of the world’s most iconic and adrenaline-filled rivers
- Descend into the dramatic Batoka Gorge, surrounded by towering basalt cliffs
- Guided by professional, certified river guides and safety crew
Description
Experience one of Africa’s most renowned adventure activities with high-water rafting on the Zambezi River below Victoria Falls. During the high-water season, the river becomes fast-flowing and powerful, offering big water, long wave trains, and continuous excitement within the Batoka Gorge.
Your trip begins with hotel pickup available on both sides of Victoria Falls: Livingstone in Zambia and Victoria Falls town in Zimbabwe. Transfers will take you to the rafting access point, where you will meet your professional river guide and safety crew for a safety briefing and equipment fitting.
Descend into the Batoka Gorge and launch onto the river for an intense rafting experience. Paddle through strong rapids under expert guidance. Snacks and drinking water are provided on the raft with rest breaks taken when safe.
After completing the selected section of the river based on the day's water level, hike out of the gorge to enjoy lunch and drinks. Reflect on your adventure before returning to your hotel in the afternoon.
Free photos and videos are included, allowing you to relive and share your experience after the activity.
This tour suits adventurous travelers seeking a fully inclusive rafting adventure with seamless cross-border hotel pickups.
Includes
- High-water Zambezi white-water rafting experience
- Professional, certified river guides and safety crew
- All rafting equipment (raft, paddle, helmet, life jacket)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Livingstone (Zambia) and Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Snacks and drinking water on the raft
- Lunch and drinks after hiking out of the gorge
- Free photos and videos
- National Park and river usage fees
Excludes
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Visa fees and border-related costs
- Travel insurance
Important Information
- High-water rafting season operates mid-January to July when the Zambezi is powerful and fast-flowing
- Average fitness level required; includes a steep hike into and out of the Batoka Gorge
- Minimum age 12 years and above, strictly enforced for safety
- Safety conditions and routes depend on river levels and rapids
- A valid passport is required, especially for cross-border pick-ups between Livingstone and Victoria Falls; guests are responsible for visas
- Wear swimwear, quick-dry clothing, and secure water shoes; expect to get wet
- Hotel pickup times confirmed the evening before and may vary according to logistics
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended for adventure activities
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the trip for a full refund.
Book early to secure your place during the high-water season. Bring appropriate clothing and a valid passport for cross-border pickup.
