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5 Days Whitewater Rafting in Victoria Falls

5 days
Start and end in Victoria Falls
4.5
2 traveler reviews

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Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 15+

Itinerary

  1. Day 5

    Victoria Falls

    Start point
    Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe (Any hotel/lodge in Victoria Falls, 09:00 - 10:00)

    Included Activities

    • Zambezi Sunset Cruise with wildlife viewing (crocodiles, hippos, birdlife)
    • Pre-departure briefing and orientation
    • Meet raft guides and collect equipment
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
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  2. Day 1

    Victoria Falls to Batoka Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Snacks (Snacks and beer at campsite), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Swimming under the spray of Victoria Falls
    • River safety briefing
    • Whitewater rafting - 28 km section
    • Paddle practice and learning exercises
    • Rapid navigation: Morning Glory, Stairway to Heaven, Land of the Giants, Devil's Toilet Bowl, Oblivion
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River - Batoka Gorge Section
  3. Day 2

    Batoka Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast (English breakfast on the fire), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • English breakfast on the fire
    • Whitewater rafting through Batoka Gorge
    • Rapid navigation: Open Season, The Narrows, Chamamba Falls, Upper Moemba
    • Wildlife viewing: crocodiles, klipspringers, birdlife
    Landmarks
    Batoka Gorge
    Zambezi River
  4. Day 3

    Batoka Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Whitewater rafting - Ghost Rider rapid (Class 5)
    • Small rapids and wave paddling
    • Celebration at camp with beers
    Landmarks
    Zambezi River - Ghost Rider Rapid
  5. Days 1 - 5

    Batoka Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Late morning departure and boat rigging
    • Whitewater rafting through small rapids
    • Rapid navigation: Asleep At The Wheel, Wave Train, Jay Bay, Bismarck's Territory, Smugglers Camp
    • Wildlife viewing: Fish Eagles, crocodiles
    • Visit to Smugglers Camp fisherman's village with local interaction
    Landmarks
    Zambezi River - Smugglers Camp
  6. Day 6

    Batoka Gorge to Victoria Falls

    End point
    Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe (Any hotel in Victoria Falls, 14:00 - 15:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on route back to Victoria Falls), Dinner (Group dinner at Bomma)

    Included Activities

    • Final breakfast on the river
    • Whitewater rafting - final section
    • Wildlife viewing: hippos, Egyptian Geese, crocodiles, river islands
    • Raft deflation and equipment pack-up
    • Group dinner at Bomma restaurant
    Landmarks
    Matetsi River mouth
    Victoria Falls
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4.5
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.0
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  • R
    October 12th, 2025
    5
    This company is absolutely wonderful. They were available for questions while planning the trip, the raft guides and...
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    Traveled in September 2025
  • D
    October 22nd, 2019
    4
    If you are looking for a wild ride down the river, along with some calm times as well, you should consider this trip.
    Traveled in October 2019
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Tour ID: 153793

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    Zimbabwe
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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Videos

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  • Multi Day Rafting on the Zambezi
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Swimming Below the Victoria Falls before a 5 day rafting Trip

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