15 Zimbabwe Rafting Tours Worth Flying For

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.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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3.White Water Rafting in Zimbabwe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · from $120 a head Cheapest seat

Raft the Zambezi below Victoria Falls with Wild Horizons on a roughly seven-hour trip through rapids 1 to 19 in low water or 11 to 23 in high water. James and Colgate are among the guides named in recent trip feedback. Transfers, gear, and lunch are included, but the steep gorge walk demands solid fitness.

“Exhausting you have to be very fit to participate in the climb to and from river. loved the experience”

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4.Full Day White Water Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 8 hours · from $1,000 a head

Spend eight hours on the Zambezi with Maano Adventures, tackling up to 25 Class IV and V rapids through Batoka Gorge. Guides such as James and Enoch lead the rafting, safety briefing, gorge hike, lunch, and return transfer. Pickup is available from Victoria Falls, Livingstone, or Kasane, with visa planning essential for border crossings.

“Me and my friend did the full day rafting activity with Maano team and was great. We got picked up at our place, drove to the falls park entrance , got the guidance about the practicalities/safety and started to go down to the water. We got ready and embarked on a super cool adventure down the beautiful Zambezi river … exciting day, with many rapids that keep you busy and wet haha our draft flipped 2 times (which was fun) but we got helped and got out of the water quickly and safely. Lunch was nice with a lovely view, team knows what they are doing and they keep it…”

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5.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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6.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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7.5 Days & 4 Nights Whitewater Rafting Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $1,805 a head

Set out from Victoria Falls for five days on Zimbabwe’s Zambezi River. You’ll tackle class 4 and 5 rapids, portage the biggest class 6 sections, camp on sandy river beaches, and watch hippos and crocodiles from the raft. Shockwave Adventures provides guides, meals, drinks, tents, sleeping bags, and hotel transfers.

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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.From Kasane: Full-Day White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $140 a head

From Kasane, Maano Adventures takes you by SUV to the Zambezi for a demanding full-day run through 25 rapids in Batoka Gorge. Expect Class IV and V white water, towering canyon walls, lunch, drinks, photos, and a professional English-speaking crew including Andrew and Alex. A $40 Kasane transfer fee and visa costs are extra.

“Andrew and the crew were absolutely fantastic. We felt really safe and in good hands through out the day. The safety brief was comprehensive and concise. They were incredibly accommodating to any requests we had. Myself and my Partner had a great time - couldn’t recommend Maano more!”

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12.3 Days & 2 Nights Whitewater Rafting Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,082 a head

This demanding three-day Zambezi trip runs about 19 miles per day, with guides such as OG, MD, JB, Troy, and Warren leading small groups through class 4 and 5 rapids. You camp on sandy river beaches, portage around class 6 Moemba Falls, and finish with a canyon walk, lunch, and a drive back to Victoria Falls.

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13.Whitewater Rafting 2 Full Days & 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $650 a head

Shockwave Adventures takes you 19 miles down the Zambezi from Victoria Falls over two days, with professional guides, class 3 to 5 rapids, a portage around class 6 Moemba Falls, meals, drinks, and a tented night on the riverbank. Philani handles arrangements, while guides such as Silent may lead the river team.

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14.Whitewater Rafting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $161 a head

You’ll raft the Zambezi from rapid 1 to 19 in an eight-person inflatable boat with an English-speaking, first-aid-trained guide. Expect famous rapids such as The Overland Truck-Eater, Gnashing Jaws of Death, and Oblivion, plus a steep hike out of the gorge. Lunch, beer, soft drinks, and town transfers are included.

“The Rafting was perfect, but the problem is that after you got picked up from hotel it takes almost two hours to get to the boat. And most of the time we were just waiting.”

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15.Two Days/One Night Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $300 a head

You’ll raft Zambezi rapids with Maano Adventures, camp beside the river, eat by the fire, fish, and visit a local village. The operation is led by Enoch, with river crew such as Captain James, Clement, T-boy, and Abraham, also called Anna. Pickup, meals, drinks, tents, sleeping bags, and safety gear are included.

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