Zambezi Whitewater - Rafting


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In 1855 the famous missionary, David Livingstone, travelled down the Zambezi River and discovered Victoria Falls. These falls are 2km wide and the Zambezi River drops 100m into the gorge below. It is considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and it is here that we start our Zambezi adventures...

The Zambezi in all its splendour is like no other river on earth. We start this spectacular rafting journey beneath the thunderous Victoria Falls and paddle out amongst the most breathtaking scenery, with hippos lazing on the riverside. The whitewater is big and totally exhilarating, with powerful rapids that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat! Nights are spent relaxing, camping on gorgeous warm white sandy beaches with a drink or two in hand and the peaceful humming sounds of wildlife all around. With a stunning flight through Batoka Gorge and over the gorgeous Victoria Falls to finish, this will certainly be an experience that you will never forget!

As an extension we offer a 3 day Game Safari in Botswana. With the chance to get up-close and personal with elephants, lions, monkeys and leopards, this is the perfect finale to your adventure and a real taste of Africa.
Alternatively if you fancy combining a shorter rafting trip with a Game Safari, AdventureX offer an 8 day trip – 5 days rafting/3 safari

This trip is also available to kayakers looking for a ‘full-on thrill!’ At the right time of year and flow the Zambezi is very accessible and achievable and worth its weight in gold! Get yourself a good roll and let’s go!

Details

Price Includes

(WR-7461-P)

Airport transfers to/from Livingstone airport to the hotel

Helicopter ride through Batoka Gorge to Livingstone

Hotel accommodation on the first and last nights

Tented accommodation whilst on the river

All meals from Day 2 to Day 8

Quality rafting equipment - incl. buoyancy aids, helmets and spray jackets

Camping equipment incl. tents, thermarest mattresses

Experienced, world class guides and safety kayakers

Internal transfers + permits

Price Excludes

Personal insurance
meals in town
personal drinks (soft drinks, alcohol)
tips
international flight
Balloon flight

Rivers

Zambezi

Suitability / Level

Class III (Beginner)

Minimum Age

Theme

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Nearest Airport

Kathmandu

Itinerary & Highlights

Day 1
Arrive in Livingstone and transfer to hotel. Free time to explore and relax. Or fancy an evening champagne balloon flight over Vic falls?

Day 2
After breakfast and safety briefing we start the trip beneath Victoria Falls and prepare for one of the most action packed and adrenalin-fuelled rafting adventures in the world. The day is rounded off with a well deserved cold beer at camp watching the amazing African sunset and preparing for our 1st night under the stars.
Included: All meals

Day 3
After breakfast the rafts are loaded and the fun continues, running the biggest rapid of the trip, ‘Oblivion’. With G & T’s in hand and smiles all round, our evening meal is prepared and we settle in for a night with many tales to be told.
Included: All meals

Day 4
‘Morning Shower’ is the 1st rapid of the day, waking us from our warm sunny daze. The river begins to open out more, Fish Eagles fly overhead and more huge rapids follow. Sundowners are enjoyed as we take in the beauty of the ‘Lower Moemba’ at dusk.
Included: All meals

Day 5
We drift downstream, crashing through more rapids and stopping briefly to restock with supplies. After lunch and powering our way through the longest rapid on the river ‘Ghostrider’, we drift downstream enjoying the rest of the day soaking up the sun and spotting crocodiles on the river banks.
Included: All meals

Day 6
24 hours to rest and recuperate. Volleyball, sunbathing, cocktails and cold beers – whatever you fancy!
Included: All meals

Day 7
Paddling resumes and a relaxing floating lunch is in order as we drift down the river. Wildlife is in total abundance and we see our 1st signs of civilisation. Final evening camping on the river bank.
Included: All meals

Day 8
An early rise and we paddle down the confluence with the Matetsi River where we are met by our gear truck. Then we have a real finale to the trip – we are picked up by helicopter and flown right back up the river giving an amazing view of the previous 7 days’ excitement. A truly breathtaking end to any river trip. And it doesn’t end there - we are dropped at our luxury hotel, high on the banks of the river. Sitting on the balcony above the rapids enjoying sundowners is the perfect finish to any trip.
Included: Breakfast and lunch

Day 9
Time to cruise around town and do last minute retail therapy before boarding your flight back home.
(No meals included)

Optional Extension
As an extension we offer a 3 day Game Safari in Botswana. With the chance to get up-close and personal with elephants, lions, monkeys and leopards, this is the perfect finale to your adventure and a real taste of Africa.
Alternatively if you fancy combining a shorter rafting trip with a Game Safari, AdventureX offer an 8 day trip – 5 days rafting/3 safari for £1295.

Accommodation & Centre Details

All accommodation is included – in tourist hotels and tented accommodation on the riverside beaches.