Top Zimbabwe White Water Rafting

Paddle down the Zambezi River on a 14-mile (23-kilometer) whitewater rafting course from Victoria Falls. With a guide, maneuver over Class IV and V rapids in a gorge reaching depths of 650 feet (198 meters) in the heart of Zimbabwe’s wilderness. Your tour includes lunch, open bar, and round-trip hotel transport.

Free Photos & Videos: Unlike other tours, we include professional action shots and video highlights at no extra cost. Take home lasting memories of your adventure. • Pick-Up on Both Sides: Convenient transfers from hotels in Livingstone (Zambia) and Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) make it easy for all travelers to join. • World-Class Guides: Our team is highly trained, with international rafting experience and strong local knowledge for both safety and fun. • Half-Day Flexibility: Big thrills in just a few hours, leaving time to enjoy other activities like a sunset cruise, cultural tour, or visit to the Falls. • Scenic & Wildlife Highlights: Between rapids, enjoy calmer stretches with spectacular gorge views, birds, and wildlife sightings.

Enjoy a half-day rafting the Zambezi river with a local guide and admire the landscape of Batoka Gorge. Flowing through a shallow basin, the river winds below flat plateau as far as the eye can see. Choose to raft a more challenging section of the river with class four and five rapids, or opt for a more beginner-friendly section. After the trip, lunch (included) is served.

Visit one of Africa's most popular parks on this Chobe day trip from Victoria Falls. Travel the rugged landscapes of the African countryside as you keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five. Chobe is known for its high concentration of elephants, so you're almost guaranteed to see these giant mammals roaming the park. Travel by both river and land, ensuring the best chance of seeing African wildlife.

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.

Feel the thrill of navigating rapids along one of the world’s longest rivers when you book this small-group whitewater rafting tour on the Zambezi River. Tackle rapids ranging from class III to V, interspersed with tranquil pools. This tour includes lunch with snacks, bottled water, and beer, and is suitable for those with rafting experience seeking a challenge.

This full day combo offers two of Zambia’s most iconic experiences in one tour,a rare opportunity to combine thrilling adventure with authentic wildlife encounters. - Locally Operated & Expertly Guided Run entirely by HSM Adventures with no third-party operators, ensuring personalized service, better value, and deep local knowledge. - World-Class Rafting Navigate 12–13 km of the Zambezi’s best Grade 3–5 rapids with experienced, licensed guides and a full safety setup. - Unique Wildlife Encounter Track endangered white rhinos on foot inside Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, guided by trained rangers and conservation professionals. - Unmatched Safety Standards Fully insured, supported by SES emergency response, and equipped with an industrial-grade first aid kit on every trip. - Convenient, All-in-One Experience Includes hotel transfers, park entry fees, gear, and guided experiences—making it a hassle-free, full-day adventure from Livingstone.

• 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

Experience the beauty and the excitement of one of Africa's most stunning destinations on this Zambezi River dinner cruise. Get an up close look at iconic Victoria Falls and enjoy Zambezi-style cuisine as you float along this popular river. Enjoy world-class service and meals prepared by an executive chef while you relax in Zambia's natural landscape.

See Victoria Falls from a different perspective on this Victoria Falls adventure canopy tour. Fly down a series of nine zipline cables overlooking the Victoria Falls bridge, Zambezi rapids, and even the spray of the falls, followed by adventures on a rope bridge and nature trails. This tour is led by safety guides who ensure your safety as well as a good time.

Experience the rush of White Water Rafting, navigate through turbulent waters ,conquer rapids and enjoy breathtaking scenery. Are you up for the challenge, We use stern mount rafts which are ideally for families with younger children, seniors and those who have done rafting before and prefer not to swim as they have a frame at the back with a spine board. Its up to the guests to choose paddling but the guide is in full control

Get stunning, panoramic views over Zimbabwe’s most celebrated natural landmarks—without moving a muscle. Soar over Victoria Falls, Batoka Gorge, and the wildlife-filled National Park by helicopter, covering three world-class attractions in one unforgettable ride. Ideal for travelers short on time, you’ll cover all the top sights in under thirty minutes, with the chance to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, and much more.

Experience one of Southern Africa's biggest thrills with this whitewater rafting trip on the Zambezi River. Navigate the rushing waves of 19 Level 4 and 5 rapids, covering some 23km in a seriously strong raft. This adrenaline pumping adventure will surely be one of your most memorable African moments.  Your journey kicks off at the famous Boiling Point, directly under the Victoria Falls. You'll paddle through the Botoka Gorge, through stunning natural landscapes and over rocky water ledges. Your expert guide will assist you in ensuring a safe passage, and water levels, which change with the seasons, determine whether you go high or low on the rapids. If levels are low, rafting may not be available in April and May.

Dine by twilight on this Zambezi River dinner cruise, which takes you down toward Victoria Falls for a good view before turning around and heading for the sunset. Enjoy a 4-course dinner with drinks as you watch the sun dip below the horizon and keep company with the intimate crew of people on board, setting this cruise apart from its larger competitors.

Experience the thrill of white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi River, just below Victoria Falls. Choose between the exhilarating half-day or the adventurous full-day rafting options. Navigate through stunning basalt gorges and tackle rapid waters under the guidance of professional river guides. Conveniently pick up from Livingstone, Zambia or Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and enjoy a delicious lunch on the gorge after your rafting adventure. With the option for seasonal full-day rafting available from August to December, there's no shortage of excitement any time of the year. - Choose between Half-Day (year-round) or Full-Day (seasonal) rafting - Hotel pick-up from Livingstone or Victoria Falls included - Professional rafting guides and safety briefings for a secure experience - Lunch and refreshments provided on top of the gorge after rafting Complimentary Photos and Videos of the rafting.

Soar above one of the world's most spectacular waterfalls on this helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. Fly up the Zambezi River and past the Batoka Gorge on your chosen 13- or 25-minute flight, which includes hotel pickup and guided narration.

The Zambezi White Water Rampage is an unparalleled combination of two adrenaline-pumping activities in one thrilling experience. Unlike any other adventure in Victoria Falls, this tour offers the unique opportunity to zip through the mists of the mighty Falls in a state-of-the-art jetboat, immediately followed by an exhilarating whitewater rafting journey through some of Zambezi's most famous & challenging rapids. Guided by experienced & knowledgeable professionals, you will not only feel the rush of the rapids but also gain insights into the stunning natural beauty of the area. The seamless blend of high-speed jet boating & intense rafting in a single, action packed tour ensures you will make the most of your time, capturing unforgettable moments in just three hours. An adventure for true thrill-seekers, making it a must do for anyone visiting Victoria Falls. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the best of both worlds – book your Zambezi White Water Rampage today!

Victoria Falls—spanning more than a mile (1.6 kilometers) across the cliffs between Zimbabwe and Zambia—is known as the largest sheet of falling water in the world. The magnitude of the natural wonder makes it impossible to take in the entire attraction from one country. That’s why this guided tour includes excursions on both sides of the falls, while also exploring the history and culture of the area.

Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting with the whole family on our specially designed trip along the Zambezi River. Perfect for all ages, this adventure features gentle Class I and II rapids, ensuring a fun and safe ride. Spend your day swimming and playing on the river’s pristine white sand beaches, or take the plunge with exciting rock jumps. The adventure concludes with breathtaking views of the iconic Batoka Gorge. Ideal for creating unforgettable family memories, this trip combines the excitement of rafting with the beauty of one of Africa’s most stunning landscape.

Set out on a thrilling multi-day white-water rafting expedition on the iconic Zambezi River, just below Victoria Falls. Tackle exhilarating Grade 4–5 rapids while enjoying breathtaking views inside the Batoka Gorge, all while camping under the stunning African night sky. Guided by seasoned rafting experts, this adventure ensures safety and comfort, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the river. Choose from various expedition options tailored to your adventure level, with meals and equipment provided, making for a seamless and unforgettable experience.

Rafting on the Zambezi River is rated as the best white water rafting on our planet! Due to the fact that the Zambezi is a high volume river, which means that the rocks in the rapids are deep and thus the possibility of actually bumping into them is reduced dramatically. Also being a Pool drop river system the rapids are anywhere from 10 to 45 seconds long before washing into a calmer section of the river, where if anyone has fallen out, they can easily be recovered. Our guides have over 15 years experience on the Zambezi and as such are very experienced and will ensure that travelers are looked after from start to finish.

This is not just a tour, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. While most travelers only view Victoria Falls from above, you will have the rare chance to swim directly beneath the world’s largest waterfall in the spray zone itself. With expert river guides, lifeguards, and small group sizes, your safety and comfort are always the priority, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the moment. Surrounded by mist, rainbows, and the thunder of millions of gallons of water, you’ll experience Victoria Falls in the most intimate and exhilarating way possible. It’s an unforgettable memory, a true bucket-list experience that sets your journey apart from the ordinary.

If you only have a short amount of time in Chobe National Park, exploring with a guided tour is the best way to go. This tour provides all of the transportation logistics to easily get you from your hotel, across the border, and onto a safari boat cruise and afternoon game drive so that you can see the animals you most want to see. Throughout the day, guides give you plenty of insight into local culture and wildlife and help you spot animals you might miss on your own.