Kayaking

Inflatable Kayak Trip

The latest adventure activity on the Zambezi River. Far more than just a raft trip, you will be in charge of your own inflatable kayak (under the expert guidance of our river team) running some of the best rapids on the Zambezi River. Our guides give you the tools and confidence to paddle rapids from Rapid 11 to Rapid 25 including Oblivion! This is a trip for those wanting a fun filled whitewater experience and to be more than just a passenger in a raft.

Kayaking

One Day

4-12 paddlers

USD $ 160

Other Adventure Activities Available

Your Day

Your guides will collect you from your hotel at 8am and drive you to the top of the gorge at Songwe Point. Here we will take the stunning walk down into the Batoka Gorge. After being outfitted with your boats, paddle lifejacket and helmet, your guides will give you a safety talk about what to do in the event of a swim. All trips have an accompanying cataraft as an extra safety boat. The guides will give you instruction and tuition as to how to catch still water, how to punch through waves and will be close at hand to offer advice and safety (we have one guide per 4 guests) We are then into our first rapids of the day, Creamy White Buttocks*, The Mother, Double Trouble and Oblivion. We stop in a scenic spot for a relaxed lunch before tackling more whitewater in the afternoon. We take a ride out of the gorge in a gondola, to our waiting transport, a cold beer or soft drink delighted at our achievement! We are back in town by 5pm.

Pick Up Point & Time

We will collect all our clients from where you are staying. This will be between 7.30 and 8.30 depending on where you are situated. When you book, we'll let you know the approximate collection time. At the conclusion of your trip we'll have you back at your hotel between 5-5.30pm

What You Need To Bring With You

We suggest you bring the following for your trip

Water Bottle (we put them on the cataraft)
Swimsuit and or shorts
Chums to secure glasses (we have these for sale or you can use string)
T shirt, lycra top or long sleeved shirt for sun protection.
Thermal top for trips in August and from November - January
Sunscreen and lipbalm (guides have a drybag for this)
Sturdy shoes or sandals (we suggest Keens or Chacos)

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

The Small Print

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: None... go for it! Our oldest client was 73 year old Barbara!
Swimming Ability Required: Yes
Previous Kayaking Experience Required: No
Guide Client Ratio: 1 Guide : 4 clients
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?