The 15 Best Zambezi River Rafting Trips Worldwide

1.Zambezi River Class IV-V White-Water Rafting from Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $140 a head Our pick

Start with hotel pickup, breakfast, and a safety briefing before rafting 14 miles through the Zambezi Gorge. Choose an oar, stern-mount, or paddle raft, depending on conditions and ability. Guides such as JB, Terence, Pumba, and Silent lead the way, while lunch and an open bar await after the steep climb out.

“This was a fantastic experience from start to finish and I highly recommend using this rafting company. Having completed white water experiences multiple times, I can definitively say this is the best destination I’ve ever rafted. The staff was professional, courteous, and outrageously fun. Transportation and communication throughout the experience was stress free and the meal served after was one of the best I had throughout my vacation in Africa. If you go, be sure to ask for Terence as he was a wonderful guide who will take great care of you!”

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2.Full Day: Zambezi Whitewater Rafting 1-25

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · from $170 a head

From Livingstone, Maano Adventures takes you into Batoka Gorge for 23 kilometers of guided Zambezi whitewater rafting. Expect an 8:00 am pickup, safety briefing, rapids, a strenuous hike out, lunch, drinks, transfers, and photo and video arrangements. Guides including James and Henry have earned praise for safety and humor.

“This was a fantastic tour with great people involved! Henry and the team took us through the best experience fully convincing us of the safety and in a very humoristic way! The boat flipped once which was a fantastic experience althougRead more”

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3.Half Day Zambezi Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $140 a head

Join Maano Adventures for a half-day Zambezi rafting trip below Victoria Falls. You’ll tackle a run of Class 3 to 5 rapids with guides such as James, Andrew, Clement, and Abraham, then climb out of Batoka Gorge for lunch. Hotel transfers, drinks, photos, and videos are included, but visas and park fees are extra.

“The rapids were fantastic and we were well looked after by our amazing captain James and his entire crew. Lots of fun and adrenaline rush for all of us.”

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4.Raft the Zambezi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $152 a head

Start at 7:45 am from Victoria Falls Waterfront and raft 23 kilometers through Batoka Gorge, from Rapid 1 to Rapid 21. Safpar guides, including experienced river leaders such as Boyd, Melvin, and Choongo, handle the route while you tackle rapids, swim when conditions allow, and enjoy lunch, drinks, photos, and a demanding gorge hike.

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5.Zambezi Half-Day Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $140 a head

Spend about four hours rafting 10 to 13 class IV to V rapids in Zambia’s Batoka Gorge. Guides such as Andrew, Enock, James, and Alex lead the boats, with safety kayakers nearby. Transfers, lunch, drinks, and photos are included, but allow extra time for border formalities and the steep gorge hike.

“It’s the best experience in Livingstone . The staff is very attentive and James is the best captain.”

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6.Whitewater Rafting Adventure on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $140 a head

Spend about eight hours rafting the Zambezi below Victoria Falls, where class III to V rapids alternate with calm pools in Batoka Gorge. This small-group trip includes pickup, lunch, snacks, and bottled water. Elvis is part of the team, and sturdy sports shoes are essential for the steep gorge walk.

“Incredible experience, amazing staff and great food in the village! We thank every person who made the rafting special for me and my wife, we enjoyed it so so much. It is a memory we will never forget. We recommend the river rafting with the staff and company of @tryrafting in Zimbabwe. Thank you and hope to see you all again very soon. One of the best!”

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7.Half Day Zambezi River White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $150 a head

Set out from Livingstone at 7:30 am for a guided Zambezi rafting run through rapids 1 to 10. IRF-certified guides such as Ayoba, Miyoba, Friday, and Clemence lead the safety briefing, paddling, and gorge hike. Expect strong teamwork, dramatic views, lunch, and a serious 750-foot climb out.

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8.Victoria Falls White Water Rafting on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $155 a head

Spend about five hours rafting Grade 4 and 5 rapids below Victoria Falls with trained Zimbabwean guides, safety kayakers, and full equipment. The route cuts through Batoka Gorge, reached by a steep descent and followed by a hard climb out. Afterward, enjoy drinks and a local farm to table lunch at Mpala Guest & Adventure Farm.

“went the extra mile to accommodate our timings and logistics. Experienced guides and delicious lunch afterwards”

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9.Shared Rafting and Kayaking at Zambezi with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $160 a head

Spend about seven hours rafting the Zambezi through Botoka Gorge below Victoria Falls. River Runner Adventures provides pickup, safety gear, an English-speaking guide, snacks, lunch, local beer, and return transport in Livingstone. Expect a demanding gorge hike, strong rapids, and possible extras such as fishing, photography, or a view of the Falls from below when conditions allow.

“I had an amazing experience rafting on the Zambezi river with River Runner Adventures.”

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10.Whitewater Rafting on the Zambezi River from Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $139 a head

You’ll raft 19 Level 4 and 5 rapids below Victoria Falls in an eight-person boat led by a qualified guide such as Gideon. Expect a safety briefing, a hike to Boiling Point, about 15 to 23 km on the Zambezi, a steep gorge climb, lunch, cold drinks, and a slideshow afterward.

“Rafting on the Zambezi River was absolutely incredible. The guides are extremely knowledgeable and funny, and they make sure you have the time of your life. Totally worth every dollar spent!”

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11.Zambezi Whitewater Rafting & Open Bar Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $210 a head

Spend a full day pairing serious Zambezi rafting with a relaxed sunset cruise. After a 7:30 a.m. pickup, you’ll practice safety skills, hike to the river, and choose a guide-controlled or passenger-controlled raft for Class IV to V rapids. Guides including JB, Silent, Tambu, Tabs, and BJ are praised for fun and careful river leadership.

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12.Zambezi River White Water Rafting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $160 a head

Spend seven hours rafting the Zambezi from Victoria Falls, with about four hours on white water. Your English-speaking guide chooses an oar or paddle raft to suit the group, then leads you through Batoka Gorge and its famous rapids. A steep hike follows the river trip, ending with a BBQ, cold drinks, and a hotel transfer.

“I liked everything. Early morning unexpected change flexibly accommodated. Very well organised. Great team of guides, canoe rescuers, equipment carers, cooks, drivers. Gorge was stunning. White water exhilarating, challenging but totally rewarding. Expertly guided through fun safely. Guidance and care was provided for steep walks in & out.”

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13.Zambezi River Whitewater Rafting 5 Days 4 Nights(Multi day Trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,200 a head

Raft the Zambezi from Livingstone over five days and four nights with Maano Adventures. Enock, James, and local guides lead the river days, while camping, meals, snacks, drinks, photos, and park fees are included. Expect whitewater, swimming, fishing, scenic breaks, and a friendly evening camp atmosphere.

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14.Swim Below the Victoria Falls Sprays Plus Zambezi Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $120 a head Cheapest seat

Start near Victoria Falls Bridge with mist, river views, and a swim beneath the falls’ sprays. Then spend about five to six hours rafting 12km through Zambezi rapids, including The Boiling Pot, Morning Glory, and Devil’s Toilet Bowl. Lunch, drinks, photos, park fees, and hotel transfers are included.

“It was our first time going whitewater rafting and I am not gonna lie here - I was not prepared for how much of an adrenaline rush this experience would be. But a part of me is glad that I wasn´t because if I did, I probably would not have Read more”

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15.Zambezi River White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $146 a head

Join an English-speaking Wild Horizons guide for a 7.5-hour Zambezi rafting trip from Victoria Falls Town. After a safety briefing and gear fitting, you tackle Grade 5 rapids in Batoka Gorge, then eat lunch high above the river. The route changes with water levels, covering Rapids 1 to 19 or 11 to 23.

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