Half Day White Water Rafting on the Zambezi — Livingstone, Zambia





Description
This rafting adventure lasts 3 to 4 hours, covering 11 km of the Zambezi River with challenging class 4 to 5 rapids. Participants will navigate rapids in the Batoka Gorge, surrounded by cliffs and lush greenery. Certified guides ensure safety and provide insights about the river’s history and ecosystem. The experience requires teamwork and offers both physical engagement and camaraderie. Safety is prioritized with proper gear and trained guides for emergency procedures. This adventure combines adrenaline and scenic views, offering memorable moments for all participants
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Itinerary
Enjoy one of the wildest, finest and number one rated rivers in the world for white water rafting. The Zambezi River is comprised of 25 class V and IV rapids in the Batoka Gorge. You will be conquering all of these rapids on this day tour. Paddle from rapid 1-21, approx. 6 hours rafting and lunch by the river. Conquer a series of Class 3-5 rapids which include Stairway to Heaven, The Overland Truck Eater and the Washing Machine, among many others
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from all the hotels or residence in Livingstone town ,Victoria falls town Zimbabwe and kasane town Botswana.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(185)
The crew are very skilled and does the trips a lot so you are in good hands. Its very fun activity. Quite a hike down and back again.
Good Morning Sir Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to welcome you back in the near future Kind Regards Mr Enock Labisi
White water rafting the Zambezi River is a must on the list of activities to do at Victoria Falls and this is the company to take you on that adventure. The safety briefing and instructions were clear and thorough. Their equipment was well maintained and the guides very experienced and knowledgeable. Going through the rapids in the gorge was exhilarating. The gorge itself is very beautiful.
Good Afternoon Caroline Thank you for the great review, we are glad to hear that you had a great experience. It was a pleasure hosting you and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
Brilliant day with the Maano crew, from pick up to drop off. Even our border crossing was an adventure, but nothing compared to our time on the River. All the right gear, in good condition. Clear safety briefings and all skill levels catered for. Captain Abraham is such a capable and energetic guy. Safety officer Soldier was constantly buzzing around in his kayak. We had a ball. Highly recommended.
Good Morning Katherine Thank you for your amazing review .We are thrilled you enjoyed the experience .It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and hope to welcome you back in the near future. Regards Mr Enock
We did the half day white water rafting. The experience was fabulous from start to finish. Our crew were Abraham, Albert,Soldier and Serious and they could not have been more helpful and supportive. Fully recommend it to anyone. There was a safety kayak that followed our boat that put us at ease. We stopped at a beautiful sandy beach and saw two small crocodiles and vultures flying over the gorge. The rapids were thrilling and the hike down and up was ok as we were not rushed. We both bought t shirts to remember the experience. Thank you Maano adventures for a great day.
Thank you for leaving such a great review, we are happy that you enjoyed your day and you had a great experience. Thank for purchasing the t shirt in rememberance of your visit.
The Half Day Zambezi Whitewater Rafting was an astonishing experience suitable for any type of family. Our guide Andrew made a us feel very safe whilst rafting and made the experience top notch. There safety boats with every raft. Thank you Soldier! Must do activity when in Zambia or Zimbabwe with beautiful views on the hike up and down. Take your passport, Visa and sneakers that can get wet!
We greatly thank you for supporting our lifestyle and the great reasons you gave us .looking forward to see you in the near future.
Excellent trip. The river was big and the rapids were so exciting. Our guides Thadeus and Abraham made us feel safe. Just a wonderful experience.
We kindly thank you for the great review you gave us. This will go along way.stay blessed and hope to see you in the near future.
We just returned from an awesome experience! We booked same day, and Maano was extremely accommodating. Driver picked us up in fifteen minutes from the time we called. The whole crew demonstrated professionalism with their organisation, knowledge, and personality. They balanced safety with the thrill of the experience. There was never a moment where I felt unsafe. I would highly recommend this to anyone staying in Livingstone!
We greatly thank you for the great review you gave us.
Absolutely incredible! Captain Andrew and the entire crew were stellar from start to finish. As complete beginners, we felt safe,with plenty of adrenaline. The scenery is breathtaking, the team is outstanding, and the whole experience felt like a VIP adventure!
We Greatly thank you for the great review you gave us. We indeed thank you for choosing maano adventures as your company of choice. Looking forward to see you in the near future.
What an incredible day from start to finish! A huge thank you to Captain Andrew, Abraham, and the entire crew, who were absolutely stellar. From the team carrying the boats to the paddlers leading us through the rapids, everyone was super professional, so friendly, and genuinely committed to making our day special! As complete beginners, we felt completely at ease. The experience was perfectly adapted to our level while still delivering plenty of excitement and adrenaline. Of course, this is a physical activity and you should be in reasonably good shape and pay attention to avoid injuries, but with such an experienced crew watching over us , we always felt well looked after. Since there were only two of us that day, we had the unexpected privilege of sharing the boat with professional rafters. They were incredibly kind, hilarious, supportive, and great fun to spend the day with. Adventure, spectacular landscapes, wonderful people, and amazing vibes all in one...this truly felt like a VIP experience, an absolute must-do!
We thank you alot for the great review you have given us.
An absolute experience on the Zambezi. You get to know nature from a different angle. Since there were only two of us spontaneously on our day we shared the boat with professionals from Manoo Adventures. With them on board, it was almost smooth to paddle through the various speeds. They were really all very nice, took good care of one and we had a lot of fun.
Thank you for the great review you gave us. This feedback is very useful to us. Thanks and looking forward to see you in the near future.



