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Duration
1 Day
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Group Size
30 Person
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Tour Guide
3 Guides
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

White Water Rafting

Considered to be The Best One Day White Water Rafting Trip in the World. White water rafting on the mighty Zambezi River – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe A Day you we guarantee will be one of those days that you will remember for the rest of your life Names of rapids like Stairway to Heaven, The Terminator, The Washing Machine, Judgment Day, Devils Toilet Bowl and Oblivion, give you a small insight of what to expect. Victoria Falls White Water Rafting was really the first of the adrenaline activities to start in Victoria Falls in the early 1980’s. It was through this sport that adrenaline addicts travelled from all over the world to have a go on what is rated as the best one day rafting trip in the world. Rafting trips run from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides and operators on both sides are highly professional.The water level of the Zambezi River is completely dictated by rainfall, and this has a huge impact on the white water rafting season. As every years rainfall is different so is every years rafting. So the months given below are guide lines only.

Low Water Seasons

The low water trips (approx. August through to late December) start at Rapid number one which is just below the boiling pot of the Victoria Falls and finish after rapid 19. These trips start early with pick up from your hotel between 7h00 and 7h30. After a short drive to the edge of the gorge a thorough safety talk is given explaining in detail what you are likely to expect during the day and how to deal with any situation.

You will then be issued with a life jacket and helmet and a paddle if you are going in a paddle boat and start your descent into the gorge, which is a very steep gradient and can prove difficult for some less fit clients. The rafts are waiting for you on the water and once aboard, more safety measures and instruction take place before heading into rapid number one.

After rapid 19 you then have to walk out the gorge which is a very steep climb of about 250m and should not be underestimated if you have any fitness issues.

At the top of the gorge lunch is served and there are plenty of cold drinks and beers after which you are then transported back into town, arriving in town by around 2.30pm, allowing enough time to do another afternoon activity, if you are fit for it.

High Water season

High water runs (May, June, July and Jan, Feb, March) miss out the first 10 rapids as they are just not safe to raft at the high water level. So on this trip you will only do rapids 11 to 23. It is a shorter day even though it is still sold as a full day’s rafting.

The high water run is not nearly as exciting as the low water run, so please be aware that if rafting is your main focus plan on coming between August and late December.

 

IMPORTANT:

Your safety is of high importance…

Safety is of paramount importance to these operators and they are extremely experienced in judging the safety of water levels.

Appropriate clothing would be swimming shorts and a T shirt a base ball style cap and some old footwear. Don’t forget your suntan cream. You will be supplied with safety gear such as life jackets and helmets.

It’s like spending the day in the dishwasher so don’t think of taking any valuables, including cameras and spectacles, unless they are absolutely vital.

Activity White Water Rafting
Duration 8 Hours
Departure Time  07.00AM
Return Time 14.30AM
Included
  • Guide
  • Transfer
  • Lunch
  • Safety Jackets/Helmets
  • Parks Entrance fee $10pp
Excluded
  • Swim Wear
  • Gratuity
  • Breakfast
Travel With Boats

Details

This will be the order of the day on the White Water Rafting
  •  Pickup from the Accommodation in Victoria Falls Town Departure time from Accommodation will be between 07h00 to 07h30
  •  Arrival at the Starting point All the formalities and briefing will be done prior to start of the adrenaline rush.
  •  White Water Rafting starts Depending on the season (Low water) Boiling Point (high water) Rapid 11 Hiking down to the river and warm up practice will be done
  •  Break for Drinks and Snacks will be taken You will be taken to a stop area to have drinks and Snacks for Refreshments
  •  End of Safari Upon reaching the last Rapid, you will hike up the gorge where you will get your great lunch and a you will be driven back to the accommodation through spectacular villages.

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