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Zambezi White Water Rafting
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Adventure Sport

Zambezi White Water Rafting

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
DurationFull Day
Rating4.8

About the Adventure

Class V white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi River below Victoria Falls. Negotiate legendary rapids like "Gulliver's Travels" and "The Terminal" in the deep, basalt walls of the Batoka Gorge. A thrilling, high-adrenaline adventure.

What's Included

  • Hotel transfers
  • High-quality rafting equipment
  • Professional river guides
  • Lunch and drinks in gorge
  • Post-rafting cold beers & DVD screening

Perfect For

Adventure SeekersActive Adults

Batoka Gorge Rapids Log

The Zambezi River gorge below Victoria Falls hosts some of the wildest Class V commercial whitewater rapids on earth. Here are the key rapids you will negotiate:

#4 Morning GloryClass V

A massive, rolling wave train that requires precise diagonal entry.

#5 Stairway to HeavenClass V

One of the largest runnable drops on earth — a 10-foot vertical plunge.

#7 Gulliver's TravelsClass V

A long, highly technical rapid with rocks and massive holes. Crucial route.

#18 OblivionClass V

Famous for its massive standing wave that flips more rafts than any other.

Physical Requirement Warning

Rafting requires a steep hike in and out of the Batoka Gorge (approx. 200m vertical descent/climb on rustic paths). A reasonable level of physical fitness is required.

Price range
$$
IntensityChallenging

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