The Victoria Falls, a mile-long waterfall spanning across shimmering basalt cliffs, showers a misty spray before plummeting into the canyons beneath. These basalt cliffs, which harness the powerful Zambezi River, establish one of the world’s most magnificent river passageways. This territory is revered as the realm of the Nyaminyami, the Tonga people’s River God, and serves as our rafting path. The depth of the gorge at the Falls surpasses 100 meters, escalating to over 200 meters by the termination of a full day’s White Water Rafting journey. Despite its harsh topography, the gorges beneath the Falls are laden with lush flora and afford awe-inspiring views.

The Zambezi River’s rapids are formally classified as a “Grade 5” by the British Canoe Union, with “Grade 6” being non-navigable commercially. Participants should be in good physical condition for this activity, as it involves a steep hike both into and out of the Batoka Gorge, in addition to the White Water Rafting experience itself.

Kindly be advised: The activity has its origin in Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe.

• 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.