The 15 Best Zambezi Rafting Trips at Victoria Falls

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

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

Review of Victoria Falls white-water rafting on the Zambezi, with Class IV and V rapids, canyon hikes, lunch, drinks, and practical tips.

“The full day rafting experience with Shockwave was one of the highlights of our trip! I was extremely nervous and TT, Silent, and the rest of the rafting team made me feel safe and well taken care of. It was a once in a lifetime experience - highly recommend!”

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2.Full Day: Zambezi Whitewater Rafting 1-25

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

Raft 23 kilometers of the Zambezi near Victoria Falls with guides, lunch, transfers, drinks, and photos included for $170.

“Operator forgot to pick me up at the scheduled time. When I called the phone number in the Viator booking he indicated he was out of the country and that his crew forgot to pick me up. He offered to reschedule for the following day, but that was my last day in Livingstone.”

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3.Half Day Zambezi Whitewater Rafting

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

Review of Zambezi whitewater rafting near Victoria Falls, with class 3 to 5 rapids, lunch, transfers, safety tips, and honest advice.

“We had very experienced captains who knew when we could jump overboard and swim some rapids. We didn’t flip and only had 1 member fall out. We were safe and in control at all times.”

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4.Raft the Zambezi

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

Raft 23 kilometers of the Zambezi below Victoria Falls, tackling fierce rapids, gorge scenery, lunch, and expert Safpar guides.

“Rafting on the Zambezi was an unforgettable mix of adrenaline and stunning scenery. The guides were fantastic—professional, friendly, and made the whole experience safe and fun. A must-do in Livingstone!”

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5.Zambezi Half-Day Rafting

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

Review of Zambezi half-day rafting below Victoria Falls, with class IV to V rapids, gorge hikes, border tips, guides, price, and practical advice.

“The team at Maano is exceptional. They made us feel very safe and made sure we had fun. It’s also more than just whitewater rafting, you get to drive past some of the local villages, enjoy some off-road scenic sights & do a short hike. This is well worth your money! No better way to experience Zambezi!!”

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

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

Review the Zambezi rafting adventure near Victoria Falls, with class III to V rapids, gorge views, lunch, costs, tips, and booking advice.

“What an awesome adventure, the rapids were exhilarating and exciting. The guides were all great and knowledgeable. The only advise I would give is wear sports shoes as advised as the climb down to and out the gorge is extreme. We would certainly do this adventure again”

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7.Half Day Zambezi River White Water Rafting

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

Take on Class III to V rapids in Zambia’s Batoka Gorge with certified guides, lunch, transport, safety gear, and a 750-foot hike.

“In an area that has so many activities and day trips this is number one… it is a little challenging rafting and hiking but anyone and everyone can do it.. you will not regret choosing it!”

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8.Shared Rafting and Kayaking at Zambezi with Guide

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

Raft the Zambezi below Victoria Falls with local guides, village encounters, lunch, drinks, and a full day of guided white-water action.

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

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9.Whitewater Rafting on the Zambezi River from Victoria Falls

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

Review of Zambezi rafting from Victoria Falls, with 19 rapids, expert guides, gorge views, costs, seasons, fitness tips, and practical advice.

“Cancelled do to too much water. I have rafted in a lot worse so there was no need to cancel. Other companies did still raft”

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10.Zambezi Whitewater Rafting & Open Bar Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $210

Combine Class IV to V Zambezi rafting, a barbecue lunch, and an open-bar sunset cruise in this full-day Victoria Falls adventure.

“My husband and I had an awesome experience white water rafting with the Shockwaves crew (shout out to JB, Silent and Tambu). The energy levels from the team were high, (plenty of laughs) with a focus on fun and safety. The rapids, swimmiRead more”

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

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

Review of a five-day Zambezi rafting and camping trip from Livingstone, with rapids, meals, gear, guides, costs, and practical booking advice.

“It was an incredible experience with guides that are truly knowledgable. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone that is adventure seeking”

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12.Swim Below the Victoria Falls Sprays Plus Zambezi Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $120Best value

Swim beneath Victoria Falls, then raft 12km through Zambezi rapids and Batoka Canyon with lunch, transfers, photos, and drinks.

“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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13.Full Day Zambezi White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $160

Raft 30 to 32 km of Grade 3 to 5 Zambezi rapids from Livingstone, with local guides, lunch, pickup, and a demanding Batoka Gorge hike.

“Really really good experience for all our team in the Zambezi river. Our guide Julius was very good and we enjoyed the trip! After the trip we had a lunch and it was also really good! A very nice experience!”

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14.Upper Zambezi Raft Float

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $150

Float the Upper Zambezi near Victoria Falls for calm water, wildlife, lunch, hotel transfers, and a quiet alternative to white-water rafting.

“Had the best time. The guides were brilliant, our skippers kept the raft upright, the only one to do so out of 5 boats. The water was fantastic great for an adrenaline junky like myself and the less excitable guys enjoyed just as much. Not only wRead more”

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15.Victoria Falls Overnight Rafting, Camping, Fishing on the Zambezi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $350

Review of Victoria Falls overnight rafting on the Zambezi, with fishing, white-sand camping, meals, stargazing, costs, and practical tips.

“Byliśmy z tą firmą na raftingu. Wszystko dobrze zorganizowane. Rafting tez bardzo fajny. Dostaliśmy zdjęcia i film jak płyniemy. Na końcu był smaczny lunch. Jedyny minus raftingu niezależny od tej firmy ze trzeba zejść do wody po skarpie z 2 km a później wrócić pod górę dobre 30 minut.”

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