White Water Rafting in Zambezi River

Rafting in Zambezi River is one of the specular and breathes talking experience in Africa.  The Zambezi River is the fourth largest river in Africa full 3,540km length – running from Zambia way to the Indian Ocean via Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Whitewater trips are conducted on both sides of the River, from Livingstone (Zambia) of the Victoria Falls or from Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe. You can start of the rafting from any sides.

Commercial rafting first conducted on the Zambezi River in 1981 and since then its favorite activity who visit Zimbabwe or Zambia. White Water Rafting on the Zambezi River below the world largest Victoria Falls surely is one of the best thrilling experiences of your life. Your trip could be half day or it could be stretching 7 day only depending on your schedule. Full day trip stretch 24 km includes 23 rapids and some of them class V rapids British Canoe Union suggested Class V is extremely difficult for rafting. Overnight camping is also possible on sandy beaches on the River’s edge.

Shearwater and Shockwave are the good rafting companies in Zimbabwe and Safari par Excellence (SafPar), Bundu Adventures and Hylton Ross in Zambia.

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You can start rafting either side Zimbabwe or Zambian, but its compulsory that starting and ending point should be the same side where you start. Children’s below 15 are not allowed because this trip tested physical fitness and stamina but no swimming and prior experience required. Rafting companies provide finest equipment such as safety Helmets, life jackets and wet suite to ensure that the trip is a safe and enjoyable one.

Rafting Tour in Zambezi River

Rafting - Afternoon Luxury Trip
Rafting - Day Trip
Rafting - Overnight Trip
Rafting – 2 or 3 Day Trip
Rafting - 4 Day Trip
Rafting - 7 Day Trip

Rafting continues year around but it could be stopped if river level too high. High water season is start usually March to July and low water season lasting June to February. Best time to raft is from August to February.

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone, Zambia) just 19 km away from Victoria Falls and it’s well-connected from the world. Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe) is just 25 Km away from A'Zambezi River Lodge in Victoria Falls. 

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