Zambezi Whitewater Rafting: Thrilling Half Day Expedition through Batoka Gorge
4.8
143 Ratings
Livingstone
Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River. Choose from the top section with class 4-5 rapids or a calmer section. Enjoy a delicious lunch and informative narration.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Maano Adventures - Guests will travel from town lodges to to the rafting starting point on Rapid 14
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Soft drinks and mineral water
  • Lunch
  • Transfer to and from your Hotel / place of residence
  • Photos and Videos
  • Beverages
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • National Park Fees
  • Visa
Additional Information

Experience the thrill of white water rafting on the Zambezi River, ranked one of the best and wildest in the world for this adventurous activity. This powerful river hosts a multitude of grade IV and V rapids, all set within the stunning Batoka Gorge. You have the option to navigate the upper section of the river, from rapid number 1-10, which includes a run of class 4-5 rapids and is accessible during the low-water season, from July to December. Or, you can choose to raft the top section of the Zambezi during the same time of year, which offers a slightly more tranquil experience. Regardless of the path chosen, each journey lasts approximately 2-3 hours and covers 11km distance. Immersive storytelling by our guides about the river and the Batoka Gorge enhances the fun of the trip. The adventure concludes with a delicious lunch and a variety of beverages.

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Victoria Falls
Zambezi River
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kathleenod1609gt
Jun 13, 2024
Fun + food + stunning views = happy me - I had an amazing time with these guys today! Maano is a Zambian owned company with a great team. Even if it was just for the view, I'd recommend this. Floating through the gorges was simply breathtaking. In addition to that it was so well organized. They made sure everyone was well hydrated, fed and safe! They've got a great hypeman on board too. I was even able to do some rapids swimming. 10/10 recommend!
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Abraao
Jun 5, 2024
The most amazing experience for first timers! Very safe, well looked after - 10/10!! - Summary We had the most amazing time for first timers! Very safe, well looked after - 10/10!! Booking Booking online was nice and simple. We actually booked a few different activities with Maano and being able to book online made a big difference. Good website and secure payment The team For white water rafting, we had a large crew take care of us. We had a great and fun time with the guys looking after us who were up for having a laugh with us - Captain Andrew, Clement, Abraham, T-Boy, America, Amos, Kelvin, Sadius, and a shout-out to Enoch who helped organise many of the activities we did. Would book again in a heartbeat, all the guys were fantastic and very friendly!! The activity It was our first time doing water rafting so I was somewhat scared. Even though I was apprehensive about going in initially, once I was in the river, at no point did I feel unsafe. One of the guys is in a separate kayak near the boat, ready to rescue you if you should fall into the river. The half day starts at rapid 14 and ends on rapid 25. It is exciting and exhilarating, and at some points we were free swimming down the river which felt amazing. Others booking should be aware there is a significant hike up and down the gorge, so be prepared for this. The hardest part of the activity is walking back up after everything, so it can be quite tiring. Despite that, the team brought down water bottles and even helped carry some stuff up for us. Additionally, they deploy a cameraman as part of the crew if you would like to pay for photos and videos. He did an awesome job and we now have great memories to remember the trip by - they did an awesome job editing the video after it was finished. I would totally book to do this again, and highly recommend using Maano Adventures for the other activities they have on offer (we also organized the Mosi-Oa-Tunya Game Drive, Safari Day trip in Chobe, and Sunset River cruise with them - all went super smoothly).
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Robert
May 18, 2024
Super trip - We had so much fun on that rafting trip. Manoo adventures organized everything perfectly. The guides were super cool and experienced. I can only recommend this if you want to do rafting in Livingstone
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Lorraine
Feb 26, 2024
Amazing day on the river - We had an amazing day with this company. They made everything seamless from our hotel pick up to transporting us through the border. We were greeted by James and then Andrew and the rest of the crew. We picked up some locals to help with the rafts so we didn’t have to do any lifting of equipment which was a nice bonus and a good way to support the local village. The raft trip take was by far the most fun we’ve had! The crew made it fun and really made us feel safe and comfortable. This is a great way to experience something a little more adventurous while visiting. Victoria falls. My only comment would be if your not fairly fit the hike in and out of the river was a bit strenuous for me.
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Andrew_s
Feb 26, 2024
Fantastic trip & the guys made it all the better - The guys that work for the company, James, Andrew, Abraham, Clement and all were fantastic from start to finish. Picked us up from Hotel where Jarvis our driver was awesome, drove us to the border and navigated us thru the border to James in Zambia. The only thing I will tell you if you are not fit don't go as the climb out of the river is not for the faint hearted.
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David_r
Jan 24, 2024
Not to be missed experience for those that like some physicality - The rafting experience was fantastic! The captain (James) and his fabulous crew made it a great adrenaline rush while feeling safety was their paramount thought! The only downside was that the tour provider did not communicate enough. Knowing that I had to bring not only my passport but that I could have got a dual entry visa would have saved me a lot of money
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Rebecca_m
Jan 8, 2024
This was a high intensity adrenaline activity. - We had very experienced captains who knew when we could jump overboard and swim some rapids. We didn’t flip and only had 1 member fall out. We were safe and in control at all times.
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Lukewa3818kt
Sep 2, 2023
Amazing Zambezi rafting! - Absolutely brilliant. The team (Andrew, T-boy, Clement and crew) looked after our family ensuring an awesome, safe day (three kids aged 11/13/14). Memories for life! The porters are incredible. Take a rash shirt and swimming shorts for girls.
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219tonyb
May 24, 2024
Zambezi white water rafting - Pick up was at 8.00am I waited until 8.40am & still didnt arrive Didnt go white water rafting & they kept my MONEY DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR
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Revekka_p
Dec 29, 2023
DON’T DO IT IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED - I want to mention that the crew and the guides were great. Really experienced and helpful and the whole adventure could be a great experience. The thing that they failed to mention us is that you should be experienced in rafting or at least not go when high water. Having said that for us it was the most horrifying experience of our life. We were thrown inside the river, under the boat with the rapid bringing us down. Super unsafe. Some of us got hit some of us drunk so much water that we aborted the rafting and walked back the mountain. I would recommend as a great experience which it will be for people experienced in rafting. Otherwise it becomes dangerous.
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