Batoka Gorge Tours and Tickets

Choice of Adventure: Unlike most rafting trips, you can choose between the ultimate big-water challenge (Rapids 1–7) or a family-friendly option (Rapids 7–14), making it perfect for both thrill-seekers and beginners. • Exclusive Seasonality: Operates only August to December, when the Zambezi offers its best low-water rapids, ensuring maximum fun and safety. • Free Photos & Videos: Every guest receives professional photos and videos at no extra cost, something most operators charge for. • Personalized Safety: Small groups, certified guides, safety kayakers, and top-quality gear mean you can focus on adventure while we handle the rest. • Cross-Border Convenience: Pickup from both Livingstone (Zambia) and Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)—seamless access no matter where you stay.

This is not just rafting, it’s a world-class adventure on one of the planet’s most legendary rivers. What sets this experience apart is the intensity and beauty of the Batoka Gorge, paired with the authentic, locally guided service provided by HSM Adventures. You’ll conquer 30–32 km of Grade 3 to Grade 5 rapids, including icons like “Stairway to Heaven,” “Washing Machine,” and “Oblivion.” The Zambezi’s powerful flow, warm water, and dramatic scenery make this one of the most thrilling rafting trips anywhere. At HSM Adventures, we don’t outsource, we operate and guide our own tours, giving you expert guidance and cultural insight from experienced local guides. Every trip is backed by SES emergency support and international insurance from one of the most trusted adventure insurers worldwide. With strict safety standards, personalized service, and direct operations, this is a raw, real, and unforgettable Zambezi experience.

Explore the vibrant birdlife of the Zambezi River ecosystem on a guided birding safari. Choose between a Half-Day Morning Birding Safari or a Full-Day Birding Experience that includes Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and Batoka Gorge. Perfect for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, this tour offers excellent opportunities to spot wildlife such as zebra, giraffe, and buffalo, along with various bird species in diverse habitats. Experience the beauty of the landscape while enjoying a slow-paced adventure focused on bird identification and photography. - Choose from a Half-Day (4 hours) or Full-Day (7-9 hours) birding safari - Professional guide with expert knowledge of local bird species - Includes hotel pick-up from Livingstone or Victoria Falls Town - Full-Day option includes lunch and extensive wildlife viewing

This exclusive Paint & Sip experience is designed to be mobile, allowing it to take place at Lookout Café and other hand-picked iconic viewpoints around Victoria Falls. Each location is carefully chosen to pair breathtaking scenery with a relaxed, intimate creative setting. Rather than a fixed studio, this is a moving experience—bringing art, curated drinks, and guided painting to some of the most scenic spots in the region. With small group sizes and personalised guidance, every session feels private, refined, and adventurous. You won’t just admire the views—you’ll interpret them on canvas and take home a handcrafted artwork inspired by the landscape itself. For travellers seeking a unique, flexible, and truly “only-in-Victoria-Falls” experience, this is an unforgettable way to explore.

• High-Water Zambezi Expertise: We specialize in high-water rafting (mid-January to July), when the Zambezi is at its most powerful and exciting, delivering true big-water rafting below Victoria Falls. • Professional & Experienced Crew: Trips are led by certified river guides and safety kayakers with extensive experience on the Zambezi, ensuring safety and confidence in challenging conditions. • World-Class Location: Raft one of the top-rated white-water rivers in the world, deep in the dramatic Batoka Gorge, directly below Victoria Falls. • Safety-First Operations: Comprehensive safety briefings, high-quality equipment, and daily route selection based on river conditions keep safety the top priority. • Complete Experience: From hotel pick-up to snacks and water on the raft, followed by lunch and drinks after hiking out of the gorge, everything is well organized and seamless. • Flexible Cross-Border Pick-Ups: Convenient pick-up from both Livingstone and Victoria Falls town

Ride the highest commercially runnable rated rapids (grade V) on the Zambezi after it spills over Victoria Falls. You’ll want to be in good physical shape to conquer the steep climb into and out of the gorge, plus the rigors of the ride itself. Participants are advised to leave all their valuables in a safe place and wear clothing that can’t be dislodged during the river journey.

This tour is a rare combination of high-adrenaline adventure and authentic safari experiences across two countries in just two days. It’s the only activity in Livingstone that lets you: • Raft the mighty Zambezi River, one of the best white-water rafting destinations in the world • Track endangered white rhinos on foot with a professional ranger in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park • Explore Botswana’s Chobe National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds and river-based wildlife viewing • Choose between a comfortable day trip or a true bush experience with overnight camping inside the park • Enjoy seamless logistics including cross-border transfers, expert guides, meals, and equipment This unique blend of river, land, and cross-border wildlife adventure makes it ideal for travelers looking to maximize their African safari in a short timeframe.