Half Day Zambezi River White Water Rafting

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

Free Photos & Videos: Unlike other tours, we include professional action shots and video highlights at no extra cost. Take home lasting memories of your adventure.

• Pick-Up on Both Sides: Convenient transfers from hotels in Livingstone (Zambia) and Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) make it easy for all travelers to join.

• World-Class Guides: Our team is highly trained, with international rafting experience and strong local knowledge for both safety and fun.

• Half-Day Flexibility: Big thrills in just a few hours, leaving time to enjoy other activities like a sunset cruise, cultural tour, or visit to the Falls.

• Scenic & Wildlife Highlights: Between rapids, enjoy calmer stretches with spectacular gorge views, birds, and wildlife sightings.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Minimum Age: 15 years Fitness Level: Moderate fitness required (includes a steep hike in and out of the Batoka Gorge) Insurance: All participants must have valid personal travel insurance Medical Conditions: Not recommended for guests with back problems, heart conditions, or pregnancy What to Bring: Swimwear, towel, sunscreen, dry clothes, and secure water shoes or sandals Safety First: We are fully insured, supported by SES emergency services, and carry an industrial-grade first aid kit on every trip Seasonal Changes: Rafting routes may vary based on water levels (high or low water season) Alcohol & Drug Policy: For your safety and that of others, we do not accept participants who are intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol If you have any health concerns or special requirements, please inform us in advance so we can best accommodate your needs.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Free photos and Videos of the rafting

portals to carry the rafts down and out of the gorge.

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Livingstone

Licensed and certified rafting guides

National park fees

Helmet, paddle, and life jacket

Bottled water and light snacks

Personal travel insurance (required)

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Conquer the mighty Zambezi River on a half-day white water rafting adventure—one of the world’s top rafting experiences. Enjoy convenient pick-up from Livingstone (Zambia) or Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) before descending into the dramatic Batoka Gorge. Paddle through legendary Grade III–V rapids like Morning Glory and Stairway to Heaven, with calm stretches to soak in the scenery and spot wildlife. Unlike other tours, we include free professional photos and videos so you can relive every splash. With expert guides, support kayakers, and top-quality gear, this is the perfect mix of adrenaline and natural wonder.

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Half Day Zambezi River White Water Rafting

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Reviews

5.00

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing trip
nina J8959GB,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Whole trip was around 5/6h Experience was amazing, everyone that works there know what they doing. We had so much fun, for sure the best thing that u can do in Vic falls. People were very nice n experienced, on our boat we had one captain n his three students, all of them did great job 😁
BEST DAY EVER!!!
alexandrial883,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
YOU HAVE TO DO THIS IF YOU ARE IN LIVINGSTONE!! My husband and I last minute decided to book this with HSM adventures and we are SO happy that we did. It was our best day of our trip. Not one negative thing to say, everything went smoothly from beginning to end. We were the only two guests on the excursion and it was so fun. Captain James (King James) was an incredible guide as were all of the other workers in the raft with us. He was great with directing us on what to do and made sure we had the best time, all while keeping us safe. We were in such good hands with all of them, I trusted them so much! They were all so kind and welcoming. I couldn’t have imagined this trip without these people, they’re great at their jobs! THANK YOU AGAIN!
Great Experience
875upit p,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went white water rafting for the first time and had a great time!! Highly recommended for anyone who loves a bit of thrill with (up to) Grade 5 waters. Our guide King James made sure we were all safe, feeling confident and having fun
Excellent
R1735SQangelical,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an amazing experience and would definitely recommend it. Very exiting and the rowing was also a good arm workout The guides were great and all so friendly. Just note there are quite a few stairs to get to the top of the gorge after the rafting. So I would Suggest wearing good footwear.
Fantastic Rafting Trip in the lower Zambezi!
DayTrip54046563701,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
While in Zambia I did all of my structured activities with HSM Adventures and this one was by far the most adventure out of the three. It was about 4 hours worth of rafting down the Zambezi doing multiple level 5 rapids which were very fun. King James, our captain, did a great job guiding us and ensuring we were safe the whole time. Him and the rest of the team did a great job guiding us and helping us. My only real warning is that at the end of the rafting experience, when you're relatively tired, you have to climb up 800+ steps which is about 1000 feet (300m) to get to the bus location, so be warned about that. Otherwise, it was a fantastic time and I will 100% be recommending HSM adventures and specifically the rafting trip to anyone I know visiting Zambia!
Best holiday experience.
Trek60300549117,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Best part of my holiday was to chose these guys to go white rafting, all staff was amazing and profesionaly. i have it chance to jump in the river, and that was amazing. Highly recomend this company.
Fantastic crew and experience
AryaFowl,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow! What an amazing experience. From the moment the crew picked us up from the hotel the whole experience was incredible. The team make everything easy so we could enjoy the incredible Zambezi river and the wild rapids. The white water rafting is incredible fun and adrenaline inducing, it's an amazing way to experience the power and beauty of the Zambezi. King James was our captain and he is amazing on the river! An absolute legend who makes you feel very safe but still able to experience a thrill. The rest of the team including Friday, Sly, Moses and Ms M were equally incredible. We had so much fun with them and knew they were experts in what they did. Whether it was cruising on the river or flying through the rapids everything was enjoyable. Be prepared for a steep walk in and out of the river but the crew have drinks available and are on hand to help, we took our time and enjoyed the views. HSM Adventures is a fantastic local company that can arrange all activities in Zambia and airport transfers. I would highly recommend contacting them to book activities. We did not book everything with one company which created more work for us. In the future we will just contact HSM Adventures to book all activities for us. Collection and drop off at all hotels in Livingstone is included which makes the whole experience hassle free. One of the best experiences we had in Zambia. Well worth the trip.
Most thrilling adventure in Zambia
mohdahli,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This experience was real thrilling and extreme river rafting in the mighty zambezi river. Thank you Friday, sticky, king james, sly, and mwaka for making this unforgettable experience.
One in a million lifetime experience.
simeonm620,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow it's was a top notch lifetime experience we had with hsm adventure. I highly recommend. Starting from the pickup it was amazing and fun with hsm adventure. Each and every rapid we encountered was a new lifetime experience with King James and his team who are knowledgeable about the all the rapids and the area along the zambezi river. For my next rafting adventure I will still choose HSM ADVENTURES. I highly recommend them for a memorable experience.
Don’t miss the chance to say you’ve rafted down the Mighty Zambezi!
Ben R,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow! This is a true once in a lifetime experience, and I cannot recommend these guys enough! From hotel pickup to drop-off I was made to feel incredibly welcome and the day was full of thrills (and a couple of spills!) King James led the crew in an incredibly professional manner, ably assisted by a fantastic crew including Friday, Sly, Sticky, Mwaka, Moses & more. They all made us feel right at home in the boat, and put us right in the centre of the action. The photos are testament to a great day and to the effort they all put in to make the experience so thrilling. It’s worth noting that the geography of the river makes the hike down to the water, and back out of the gorge fairly difficult. The climb out, in particular, has some precarious sections to navigate (this is a cliff face after all!) so please be aware of this before booking. As with all the excursions we booked with HSM this provides excellent value for money - they even brought us along a cold beer to have with lunch once we’d finished (!!) I would do this again in a heartbeat!