Whitewater Rafting on the Zambezi River from Victoria Falls

Whitewater Rafting on the Zambezi River from Victoria Falls is a scheduled adventure activitie running from Victoria Falls, and it takes 7 hours. It is operated by Shearwater Adventures (Pvt) Ltd, not by Zimbabwe Travel Guide.

Whitewater Rafting On The Zambezi: what you will see and do

The route takes in Zambezi River.

How long it takes

Allow 7 hours. That makes it a full-day commitment, so plan nothing else demanding for the same day.

Pickup and meeting point

You can either be collected from one of the 10 listed pickup points or make your own way to the start point. Collection begins about 30 minutes before the departure time. The exact pickup point and time are confirmed with the operator when you book.

What is included

• Lunch
• Bottled water
• Round-trip shared transfer

What is not included

• Government fees

Who this suits

It suits travellers happy to share, with the group capped at 100.

Important to know

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Lunch, cold beers and soft drinks are served at the end of the trip at the top of the gorge.
• Rafting is done in 8-man inflatable rafts captained by an experienced qualified river guide. All guides are First Aid qualified. You are going to get wet so please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
• Cost of trip excludes National Park fees of USD 10 per person to be paid locally.
• Videos and photos are taken of all rafting trips and are made available for viewing and purchase.
• The minimum age is 15 years but persons under the age of 18 years need to have signed authorisation from a parent or guardian.

Cancellation and booking

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Booking is confirmed immediately. Final terms are the ones shown on Viator at the time you book.

Practical details

Guiding is offered in English. A mobile ticket is accepted, so there is nothing to print. Bookings are taken for up to 30 travellers at a time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, in which case you are offered another date or a refund.

Where this fits in your trip

The gorge below the falls is the centre of Zimbabwe’s adventure industry. Water levels dictate what runs: rafting is at its biggest in the low-water months and may not operate at all in full flood. Victoria Falls town sits on the Zimbabwean bank of the Zambezi, a short walk from the rainforest viewpoints and close enough to the gorge that the spray is visible from the main street in full flood. Most visitors base themselves here for two or three nights and fill the days with a mix of water, air and game viewing.

Explore the area

Victoria Falls has more to offer than a single outing. Plan the rest of your time around it:

• More things to do in Victoria Falls
• Where to stay in Zimbabwe

Book this experience

Availability, current prices and the booking itself are handled by Viator, not by us. See live availability for Whitewater Rafting on the Zambezi River from Victoria Falls on Viator.