Itinerary
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Pass By: Wild Horizons, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
White Water Rafting
Pass By: Victoria Falls Bridge, Livingstone Way, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
White Water Rafting
Pass By: Batoka Gorge, Kazungula Zambia
White Water Rafting
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Traveler pickup is offered
Return transfers included from all hotels/lodges withing Victoria Falls Town. Additional transfer charges may apply for pick ups outside Victoria Falls Town
07:30 AM
7 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
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.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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.
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
Other Staff: US$5 per guest per day.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Gwen C
We had an amazing time white water rafting the mighty Zambezi with Wild Horizons. Our guide was Colgate, who was clearly very experienced, friendly and inspiring for the more nervous members of our group. His constant checks of 'are we together?' was reassuring and became a mantra of our whole holiday. We had a clear briefing before we started rafting. The views through the gorge are amazing and we saw some crocodiles and monkeys from the raft. The rapids we got to do were massive and so much fun! The only thing to be aware of is that you do have to get down into the gorge and out at the end, which is a steep and hot walk requiring reasonable fitness. However we were greeted at the top with cold beers and delicious lunch! I would really recommend this activity with wild horizons, and we'd love to come back and do the whole stretch of rapids in the future!
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : shebman
Everything about my experience was spectacular. And I just have to especially thank all the guides on the tour especially my lead guide and PJ. Extremely patient and kind… they levelled up my already fantastic experience. Thank you so much. 100 percent id recommend them to anyone who is looking for a reliable company in the area.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29
Posted By : Robert_B
Great experience. As water high unable to do the first 10 rapids or so. Be prepared to walk down from the plain the the river and back out again at the end of the rafting experience. Happy guides and good equipment. Water warm so no wetsuits needed. Very good day!
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Posted On : 2024-03-24
Posted By : Marietjie_B
Exhausting you have to be very fit to participate in the climb to and from river.
loved the experience
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Posted On : 2024-03-11
Posted By : Sarah L
We conquered The Mighty Zambezi with our Fab Captain James he did a great job keeping us right when to padel and when to rest. Overall Amazing trip
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Posted On : 2024-03-11
Posted By : Andrewv1875
I have rafted the river many times before. I had come with my wife in April 2017 but the river was high and closed. We were really looking forward to coming back and did so last week. Unforts the river was high again but instead of informing us (we had booked weeks in advance) the trip was modified (the first 10 rapids were avoided) and it was slightly extended. No one informed us before and the price remained the same. So basically it was rafting with two big rapids and the rest was well...yawn. Not what we expected or what we paid for. I know you can't control the river but if you are going to seriously cut back on an experience you should inform people and not try and hide the fact that it is not what you originally thought it was going to be.
I feel ripped off.
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Posted On : 2024-01-14
Posted By : sallycV6039CY
We had so much fun! The guides were amazing. The experience was definitely an adventure and safety was a priority along with having fun!
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Posted On : 2024-01-12
Posted By : Shervon_C
Amazing amazing amazing tour, our guide Colgate was nothing short of spectacular- he was funny, patient and thought us how to really attack each rapid. He even gave us many times to jump into the river to swim because it was so hot at times. But beware as the hike back up to the lunch station was very exhausting and I questioned if i would even make it but i guess i did lol. Food was average good, tried crocodile for the first time and was great. Everyone was also very nice and made some nice friends there
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Posted On : 2023-12-06
Posted By : philmK6522QI
Fantastic trip! I’m an experienced kayaker and wanted my wife to come and experience the river with me. I was in a kayak, she was rafting. Both my guide, Lowani, and the raft guides were excellent. Super safe and fun. Can’t recommend this operator enough. Hopefully more kayakers come and stay on the Zim side also in future years to come!
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Posted On : 2023-11-23
Posted By : 658stacieb
This was by far the best rafting tour we've been on. There were over 19 rapids, with maybe 1/3 of them being a class 4. It was so much fun! You do have to hike down to the river and then hike back up in the heat of the day. It is a very steep climb up with mostly loose rock/dirt. They do provide water during the raft, but no snacks, and lunch is after the climb up around 3pm, so make sure to eat a good breakfast! Great experience overall and highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-10-29
