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• High-Water Zambezi Expertise: We specialize in high-water rafting (mid-January to July), when the Zambezi is at its most powerful and exciting, delivering true big-water rafting below Victoria Falls.
• Professional & Experienced Crew: Trips are led by certified river guides and safety kayakers with extensive experience on the Zambezi, ensuring safety and confidence in challenging conditions.
• World-Class Location: Raft one of the top-rated white-water rivers in the world, deep in the dramatic Batoka Gorge, directly below Victoria Falls.
• Safety-First Operations: Comprehensive safety briefings, high-quality equipment, and daily route selection based on river conditions keep safety the top priority.
• Complete Experience: From hotel pick-up to snacks and water on the raft, followed by lunch and drinks after hiking out of the gorge, everything is well organized and seamless.
• Flexible Cross-Border Pick-Ups: Convenient pick-up from both Livingstone and Victoria Falls town
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
• High-water season: Operates during high-water season (mid-January to July), when the Zambezi River is powerful and fast-flowing. • Fitness level: Average fitness level required. Participants should be comfortable with physical activity, including a steep hike into and out of the Batoka Gorge. • Minimum age: 12 years old (strictly enforced for safety reasons). • Safety first: Routes, rapids, and the itinerary may change on the day depending on river conditions and safety assessments. • Weather & river conditions: Water levels and weather can change quickly; trips may be modified, delayed, or canceled for safety reasons. • Passport & visa: A valid passport is required, especially for cross-border pick-ups. Travelers are responsible for holding the correct visa. • What to wear: Wear swimwear, quick-dry clothing, and secure water shoes. Expect to get wet. • Personal items: Leave valuables at your hotel or bring them at your own risk. • Travel insurance: Travel insurance is strongly recommended for adventure activities. • Pickup times: Final pick-up times are confirmed the evening before the activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Enjoy a full-day High-Water Zambezi White-Water Rafting adventure on the legendary river below Victoria Falls. You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Livingstone (Zambia) or Victoria Falls town (Zimbabwe) and transferred to the rafting access point. After a full safety briefing and gear fitting with professional river guides, descend into the Batoka Gorge and paddle through powerful high-water rapids, massive wave trains, and fast-flowing sections of the Zambezi River. Snacks and drinking water are carried on the raft, with breaks taken when safe. After hiking out of the gorge, a well-earned lunch and drinks are served, before you are transferred back to your hotel in the afternoon.
Entrance fee
• All local transfers related to the activity
• Lunch and drinks served after hiking out of the gorge
• Snacks and drinking water carried on the raft
• Professional, certified river guides and safety kayakers
• Safety briefing and river instruction
• All rafting equipment (raft, paddle, helmet, life jacket)
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Livingstone (Zambia) or Victoria Falls town (Zimbabwe)
• High-Water Zambezi White-Water Rafting experience (mid-January to July)
• Photos and videos taken during the rafting trip
• Gratuities for guides and crew (optional)
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, additional drinks, etc.)
• Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
• Visa fees and any border-related costs (if applicable)
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2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excursion02529877239,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
everything was well organized. the staff are really friendly. they help you with the border crossings on both sides. the driver, David even gave us some tips for our self tour around livingstone. Just a FYI the hike down had rocks and the hike up had steps but both require proper shoes and a good level of fitness for e.g. strength training but this is not a reflection on HSM. this is nature and cannot be helped for. We did the quarter day rafting so we hiked up before the others but with a crew member, Moses, even though we were only 2 people. He was really patient with me as I was struggling with the hike up. the captain, James is so knowledgeable and confident in what he does that I felt safe through all the rapids. It was an incredible experience and feeling safe made it enjoyable. wish I had booked a full day but there's always next time and I'll definitely book with them again 😃
L1860PYamandam,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We did the whitewater rafting followed by the rhino walk. What an amazing day. The staff led by James were fantastic. I am a little nervous and fell out and James had me back in the boat in seconds. My daughters like the thrills and he found a way to make these more intense. We shared a great lunch with the guys and even my fussy vegetarian daughter was happy. Outstanding!!!
Operated by HSM Adventures Tours and Safaris