White Water Rafting in Zimbabwe
Overview
Victoria Falls is a mile long curtain of water that stretches across the glistening basalt rock, erupts into spray, and then thunders into the canyons below. The walls of basalt rock that capture the mighty Zambezi form one of the great river corridors of the world. This is the domain of the Nyaminyami, the River God of the Tonga people and is the ‘highway’ for our rafts. The gorge is over 100 meters deep at the Falls and increases to over 200 meters by the end of a full day White Water Rafting trip. Despite this rugged terrain, the gorges below the Falls are thick with vegetation and incredibly spectacular.
The rapids on the Zambezi River are officially defined as “Grade 5” by the British Canoe Union (Grade 6 being commercially un-runnable). Clients should be reasonably fit for this activity, as there is a steep walk into & out of the Batoka Gorge as well as the White Water Rafting activity itself.
Please note : This activity departs from Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Transfers (B&B's, Guest Houses and Hotels in Victoria Falls Town only)
- Gear( wet suite in the winter)
- Items of a personal nature.
- Visa Fees.
- River Usage Fee
Meeting and Pickup
Return transfers included from all hotels/lodges withing Victoria Falls Town. Additional transfer charges may apply for pick ups outside Victoria Falls Town
What To Expect
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age: 15 years (This can be flexible, at management’s discretion i.e. if the child is of the right maturity, strength and will fit into a life jacket properly then younger children are sometimes accepted.Maximum age: There is no maximum age limit, however Wild Horizons retain the right to refuse to take a client who is clearly going to be unable to cope with the rigours of rafting.Low Water Rafting
- Approximate Dates: 10th August – 25th December
- Rapids: #1 to #19
- Lunch: Lunch at Top of Gorge at Rapid # 19High Water- Rafting
- Approximate Dates: 25th Dec – 10th August
- Rapids: #11 to #23
- Lunch: Lunch is served at the top of the gorge at Rapid #23
- Is controlled and manoeuvred by the guide using “12 foot-long” oars from the middle of the raft. Guests are seated in the front and rear of the raft and hold on to the safety line around the perimeter of the raft.
- Requires the passengers to actively assist the guide in manoeuvring the raft through the rapids and the calm stretches, they are seated around the perimeter of the boat and all paddle, but do not hold onto the safety line.
- The walk in and out of the gorge is steep and rocky. The walk out is approximately 750 feet to the top of the gorge and requires a reasonable degree of fitness. There is cold beer, soft drink and water top of the gorge for guests.
- Photographic and video coverage will be offered on every trip to guests for an extra fee.
- Tipping is not compulsory. If however you would like to leave a token of your thanks, the following is a guideline:
- Guide: US$10 per guest per day.
- Other Staff: US$5 per guest per day.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on White Water Rafting in Zimbabwe?
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Activity code: C-51414P14
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CAT).
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Transfers (B&B's, Guest Houses and Hotels in Victoria Falls Town only).
- Gear( wet suite in the winter).
- Items of a personal nature.
- Visa Fees.
- River Usage Fee.
The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the White Water Rafting in Zimbabwe is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for White Water Rafting in Zimbabwe will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Transfers (B&B's, Guest Houses and Hotels in Victoria Falls Town only)
- Gear( wet suite in the winter)
- Items of a personal nature.
- Visa Fees.
- River Usage Fee
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age: 15 years (This can be flexible, at management’s discretion i.e. if the child is of the right maturity, strength and will fit into a life jacket properly then younger children are sometimes accepted.Maximum age: There is no maximum age limit, however Wild Horizons retain the right to refuse to take a client who is clearly going to be unable to cope with the rigours of rafting.Low Water Rafting
- Approximate Dates: 10th August – 25th December
- Rapids: #1 to #19
- Lunch: Lunch at Top of Gorge at Rapid # 19High Water- Rafting
- Approximate Dates: 25th Dec – 10th August
- Rapids: #11 to #23
- Lunch: Lunch is served at the top of the gorge at Rapid #23
- is controlled and manoeuvred by the guide using “12 foot-long” oars from the middle of the raft. Guests are seated in the front and rear of the raft and hold on to the safety line around the perimeter of the raft.
- requires the passengers to actively assist the guide in manoeuvring the raft through the rapids and the calm stretches, they are seated around the perimeter of the boat and all paddle, but do not hold onto the safety line.
- The walk in and out of the gorge is steep and rocky. The walk out is approximately 750 feet to the top of the gorge and requires a reasonable degree of fitness. There is cold beer, soft drink and water top of the gorge for guests.
- Photographic and video coverage will be offered on every trip to guests for an extra fee.
- Tipping is not compulsory. If however you would like to leave a token of your thanks, the following is a guideline:
- Guide: US$10 per guest per day.
- Other Staff: US$5 per guest per day.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
