Whitewater Rafting on The Zambezi River

Zambezi Rafting Day Trip

Undisputedly the best one-day raft trip in the world, the Zambezi is packed with white water action all the way. Rafting the Zambezi is a must on any trip to Zambia - we promise to give you the best value-for-money adrenaline trip in Livingstone. The Zambezi promises a wild ride on rapids with names like, "Morning Glory, Devils Toilet Bowl and Oblivion". We will run you through 22 rapids in total and unlike many other companies our aim is to give you a great day of fun, not to scare you rigid. These are grade 5 rapids and some of the biggest in the world, you will not be disappointed.

Rafting

One Day (August - January)

6-24 (larger groups on application)

GBP£100 ($145)

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Your Day Whitewater Rafting

We'll collect you from your hotel and drive you to the river. Here you will get outfitted with the best in whitewater equipment, high float personal flotaion devices (PFDS) helmets and given a paddle and you'll walk into the Batoka Gorge with your guides. Your trip leader will give you a full and comprehensive safety briefing and your guide will instruct you in the art of paddling as a team. Your safety kayaker will show you what to do if you fall out.

The day is fun filled from start to finish running rapids with such names as "Morning Glory, Stairway to Heaven, Midnight Diner, The Mother and Oblivion". We relax for a sumptuous floating lunch mid trip and we'll get to chat and your guide will point out points of interest along the way. On conclusion of your trip, you'll ride out by gondola taking the hasstle of the 750 foot walk out of the gorge. Here you'll get a cold beer or soft drink and we'll drive back to town dropping you at your hotel at the conclusion of your day.

Pick Up Point & Time

Let us know where you are staying in Livingstone and we'll collect you between 7.30 am and 8.30 am at your hotel. When you book, we'll let you know your approximate collection time. At the conclusion of your rafting trip, we'll have you back at your hotel by 5pm.

What You Need To Bring With You

We suggest the following for your trip.

Water bottle
Swimsuit and or shorts
Chums to secure glasses
T shirt or long sleeved shirt for sun protection
Thermal top for trips in August and from November - January
Sunscreen and lipbalm (guides will have drybag for this)
Sturdy shoes or sandals. We suggest Chaco or Keen

Many of these items can be purchased from www.zambezirafting.com/riverwear

The Small Print

Minimum Age: 15 years
Maximum Age: None... go for it! Our oldest client was 73 year old Barbara!
Photos & Video: This can generally be purchased after your trip.
All guides are fully certified and trained in river running, first aid and swiftwater recue.
A satelite Phone, comprehensive first aid kit and stretcher are carried on all trips
We strongly recommend Travel Insurance from your home country in the unlikely even you are injured and need to return home.
All clients will be required to sign and indemnity form before they can go on the river.
Please notify us of any dietary requirements whilst booking. Failure to do so may result in your option not being available.

We find most of our clients have in their posession already what is needed for a river journey. We have broken down here the items into what you'll need on the river and in camp. An equipment list of what you will require for your adventure will be sent to you prior to your departure.

River Fashion:

A pair of Chacos or similar sandals. Trainers are also okay.
A pair of River shorts or swimming costume.
Long sleeved business shirt to wear under your life jacket in hot destinations.
A baseball cap for under the helmet to keep sun off.
Wide brimmed sunhat.
Sunglasses.
Chums for fastening your sunglasses to your head.
Nalgene or similar water bottle.
Carabiner for fastening water bottle to your boat.
Thermal Top for cooler destinations. Medium weight - Heavyweight Capilene or polypropylene is the best.
Waterproof sunscreen and lip balm SPF15 minimum.

For evenings and around camp

Lightweight long trousers.
Lightweight Long Sleeved shirt.
Fleece jacket.
Ladies should bring a long skirt or sarong to cover your legs whilst in the company of locals.
Underwear.
Glasses or Contact lenses. Disposable lenses are ideal.
Toiletries. Toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap and shampoo.
Forget the cosmetics and hair dryer! But we do suggest moisturizer.
Hand wipes
A 3-season sleeping bag.
Travel Pillow.
Small pack towel.
Headlamp or head torch and spare batteries.
Shoes or boots for wearing around camp and on hikes.
Insect Repellent.
Any medication you may be taking.

Optional Items

Your favourite book or a journal for recording your river memories.
Sketchpad.
Photographic or video equipment. On most expeditions we provide a waterproof pelicase for these items. We recommend a cleaning kit as sand gets everywhere. Bring a spare memory card or plenty of film. Also bring spare batteries for your camera.
Waterproof disposable for the "action" on the raft shots.
Swiss Army Knife or Leatherman.
An extra bag to bring back a wooden hippo, a carpet, Thanka or anything else you may purchase on your holiday.
An iPod or other music preferences. We have speakers.

Personal Spending

The only money that you need to bring is for meals in town, souvenirs, DVD, personal items and the beer kitty for the raft trip if you drink. Please remember that many of the countries we visit do offer Credit Card and ATM facilities and for a small charge you can withdraw cash either from your account or Credit Card for convenience.
If you wish to pass on a gratuity to your guide we leave this entirely up to you.
Basically, we advise you to keep things as light as possible, without skimping on the necessities. It is great to bring back a load of goodies for everybody back at home.

You do NOT need to bring

Tents, sleeping mats.

Interested in this amazing holiday?