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Family with Kids, Zambezi River Whitewater Rafting
5.0
39 Ratings
Experience thrilling Zambezi River rafting with your kids. Enjoy warm waters, rock jumps, and top safety gear on a private family adventure.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Victoria Falls - Take your family rafting down the Zambezi, spend a day in an incredible river with your kids. Paddle a distance of between 16-23km depending on the water levels & enjoy a barbecue lunch on top of the Batoka Gorge. Scull through a series of Class 1-4 rapids with our experienced guides steering you through the onerous rapids of the Zambezi reckoned as a premier river for whitewater rafting. You will not only relish the adrenaline pumping thrill of this activity but you will also marvel at the stark, sheer beauty and tranquility of the amazing Batoka Gorge.
We run family trips on a STERN MOUNT RAFT with a frame and 2 big wooden oars to give a guide full control of the raft. Guests have an option of paddling through some rapids or just enjoy holding on the rope. For kids we have special handle straps made in USA whereby kids sit in the middle & hold on but they can try paddling small rapids. Most rapids on this river are run on 2-3 different options. Clients may choose an option but the guide`s decision is final especially if we have little kids. e.g if a rapid on the left is a level 2, on the center a level 3 & on the right level 4, the guide will choose the option for a best run.
What's Included
- Round-trip transfer
- Experienced whitewater guide
- Buffet lunch on top of the Bataka Gorge overlooking the Zambezi
- Senior rafting guide with over 20 years of experience on this river
- Safety Kayakers
- Cookies and fruits for kids during the tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- National Parks Fees US$10
- Videos and photos are available upon confirmation before the trip
Additional Information
Embark on a rafting trip with your kids; don’t leave them behind while enjoying an amazing river adventure.
It’s a perfect day to spend quality time as a family.
This is a personalized private trip.
Kids will love swimming in the warm waters of the Zambezi River, so give them that opportunity.
Optional rock jumping is available.
We provide USA class V life jackets for kids.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(39 Ratings)
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Fearless23020345487
Jun 16, 2024
Absolutely memorable morning rafting! - What an amazing experience, with a fun, knowledgeable and an awesome bunch of guides and staff members! They were accomodating, made jokes, had fun, safe, made us enjoy the day even more! Spectacular views, a wild ride. Kids and adults loved this rafting experience! They have a photographer and videographer that captured our day so brilliantly and was worth every cent!!!! Highly recommend. Just a side note, the walk up is tough for someone not strong or unfit, but the guides are there to help those that need it!
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Z117ykantonc
May 28, 2024
Whitewater rafting the Zambezi River - Very fun, amazing guides, and awesome food. Very much recommended! We drove through a traditional African village, met a few natives and enjoyed a fun drive.
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371harrietg
May 24, 2024
FANTASTIC ADVENTURE - The whitewater rafting trip was WONDERFUL. From beginning to end everything was marvelous. The staff was very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and fun. I cannot say enough great things about our trip. They made certain we had as much fun as possible while keeping us safe at all times. I am very happy there was a photographer on the trip with us, we chose to purchase video and photos. We had the trip of a lifetime and the photos to help us remember.
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H1272chjamesg
May 20, 2024
Lots of fun - Do it - This is the second time I have done the rapids tour , and a huge amount of fun. The guys are so professional and make the whole experience fun. The climb out of the gorge is not to be underestimated but on the whole an amazing day on the water and with stunning scenery. They are the guys to use for white water rafting
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Callieslc
Apr 13, 2024
Wonderful day on the Zambezi - Wonderful day on the Zambezi. Well organized, safety concious, high water rafting trip under the leadership of Jay Bee. Thanks for an enjoyable and memorable day!
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Towella69
Mar 15, 2024
Perfect experience for the over 60’s - I am afraid of heights and being under water so when I saw rafting suitable for children it seemed the perfect choice. I was not disappointed. The shockwaves team could not have been better. I had full confidence in their ability and safety of the boat. Of course it is thrilling but never felt dangerous. There was opportunity for those who wanted to jump into the rapids or off of rocks to do so. Lunch and drinks provided. The hardest part is the climb back up to the top but one of the crew patiently helped. Another bonus is the drive to the park through genuine local villages- saving you the expense of another tour company showing you some staged village. Could not recommend highly enough.
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Passport744089
Jan 17, 2024
Beautiful scenery of the gorge and had a wonderful experience with whole team from Shockwave. - It was a really wonderful experience! The adrenaline was just so so intense. I would do it again and again. Special mention Mr Moyo for being a wonderful guide and captain.
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Togarad2024
Jan 17, 2024
The adventure was not comparable to any other! Bracing the Zambezi waters head-on and conquering is unforgettable! - The trip was amazingly coordinated by Shockwave! Thanks you guys! It first seemed scary but they made us feel safe!
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Connector22315223331
Jan 15, 2024
Shockwave Whitewater Rafting Adventures Rocks! - What a pleasure to deal with Shockwave from beginning to end!
From the online booking to the last goodbye we had one phenomenal
experience.
I cannot recommend the Shockwave Team enough! They are the best of the
best. There is just no end to them, truly a team of people and an experience my family
and I will never forget. They looked after us like we were family, with tremendous care and professionalism. Thank you for making phenomenal memories with us you guys!
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Jerry_g
Dec 23, 2023
Life’s an adrenaline raft on the Zambezi - A thrilling on the edge experience that we will cherish for a long time. Did this one with my wife and two teen daughters. Our first time at river rafting and boy did we have fear and fun in our faces all at once. We loved it! Philani and his team at Shockwave make it a safe enjoyable family experience that became the highlight of our holiday. The entire activity becomes an adventure from the hike down to the Batoka gorge, riding the rapids on edge and to hiking back up to an awesome lunch in the natural beauty of the bush. A big tick off our bucket list. The action pics package is a must.
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