The Mighty Zambezi rafting
"This was my first trip with WBN and I was impressed by the high level of organisation and attention to safety that was evident from the start to the finish."Elizabeth H
White water rafting on the Zambezi River. This is an absolute gem of a trip – featuring big white water, spectacular African scenery and warm sunny weather! One of the many highlights is bobbing around at the base of the magnificent Victoria Falls – definitely one of the more dramatic places on this planet to begin a 7 day river adventure. Your following days are spent challenging some of the most awesome rapids with names like ‘Oblivion’ and ‘Stairway to Heaven’ while your nights involve camping on expansive beaches of white sand, gin and tonic in hand listening to the noises of wild Africa. And after completing one of the most exhilarating adventures in the world, you can head off to sample the wildlife viewing that this region is famous for. A brilliant way to really top off your trip to Africa. Other trips available in this destination are our multi activity Zambezi Ultimate Adventure, the Zambezi Blast with safari to Botswana or our African Odyssey vacation.
Itinerary & Map
Arrive into Livingstone, sample the beauty of the Victoria Falls and then a chance of doing a sunset cruise on the gorgeous Upper Zambezi, before returning to our hotel.
Not included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
We start the trip beneath one of the Seven Natural Wonders Of The World, Victoria Falls with lunch on our first day and take on some of the best rapids on the planet. Stairway to Heaven, Devils Toilet Bowl and Star Trek… are just a few before arriving at camp for snacks and cold drinks!
Included: All meals
We load the rafts with all our food and equipment for the rest of the trip and take on exhilerating rapids such as Creamy White Buttocks, the Mother and OBLIVION!
Included: All meals
Amazing sights of Fish Eagles amidst other great rapids, Open Season, the Narrows and one of our favourites, Upper Moemba! This is a great adrenaline rush to end the day.
Included: All meals
We portage the rafts around Lower Moemba and the Chabango Falls, then load up again and run the amazing rapid, Ghostrider!
Included: All meals
Yay! Its layover day! On a stunning remote sandy beach a chance to relax, swim or try your hand at kayaking!
Included: All meals
A great mellow day to relax on more gentle water, take in a few waves and lie back and enjoy the scenery and wildlife.
Included: All meals
A gorgeous overnight camp gives rise to the gorge opening out and us rafting amongst hippos and crocs! We pack up the gear and take a spectacular 40 minute helicopter flight through part of the gorge and over the spectacular Victoria Falls arriving back to our lodge on the banks of the Zambezi. You have done one of the best river trips in the world.
Included: All Meals
A chance for some last minute shopping before your flight home.
Included: Breakfast
Dates & Prices
| Dates | Duration | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 6 September 2025 - Sunday 14 September 2025 | 9 days | £4995 | €5995 | $6495 |
| Saturday 27 September 2025 - Sunday 5 October 2025 | 9 days | £4995 | €5995 | $6495 |
What you should bring
We find most of our clients have in their posession already what is needed for our river rafting expeditions. We have broken down here the items into what you’ll need on the river and in camp. Each guest will get a drybag to use for the trip once in Livingstone. A short video on the size of this and how to pack your drybag can be viewed here. An equipment list of what you will require for your adventure will be sent to you prior to your departure along with your Water By Nature Travel Bag.
Download equipment file- A pair of Chacos / Keens or similar sandals. (Sandals with a closed toe are ideal)
- 2 pairs of river shorts (longer leg length) shorts can be purchased from our online Water Shop.
- 2 Swimming costumes or bikinis for ladies.
- 2 rash vests (not cotton) or long sleeved tops to wear under your personal flotation device.
- A baseball cap for under the helmet to keep sun off – can be purchased from our online Water Shop.
- Sunglasses.
- Chums for fastening your sunglasses to your head – can be purchased on line or from your river crew.
- 1 Litre Nalgene / Sigg or similar water bottle.
- Carabiner for fastening water bottle to your boat.
- Waterproof camera such as GoPro for the ‘action’ shots
- Waterproof sunscreen and lip balm SPF30 minimum.
- 2 Lightweight neutral coloured long trousers.
- 2 Lightweight tops – long sleeved shirt or t shirt.
- 2 pair of Shorts.
- Fleece jumper / sweatshirt.
- Sarong.
- Wide brimmed sun hat.
- Underwear.
- A 4-season sleeping bag for August departures, 3-season sleeping bag for September onwards. (Can be hired in advance)
- Travel Pillow.
- Light weight down jacket for August departures.
- Flip flops for wearing around camp.
- Thermal top and bottoms. (Good to sleep in)
- 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 and a small bottle of hand sanitiser.
- Small pack towel.
- Headlamp or head torch with spare batteries.
- Any medication you may be taking.
- Anti malarial medication.
- Insect repellent.
- Your favourite book/kindle or a journal for recording your river memories.
- Sketchpad.
- Binoculars.
- Photographic or video equipment. We recommend a cleaning kit as sand gets everywhere.
- Spare memory card.
- Solar or portable charger.
- Zip lock bags to keep valuables dry and sand free.
- Rehydration tablets (Phizz, Nuun and O.R.S are easily available)
- The only money that you need to bring is for meals in town, souvenirs, DVD, personal items, gratuities and the beer kitty for the raft trip if you drink.
- If you wish to pass on a gratuity to your guide we leave this entirely up to you.
The Mighty Zambezi rafting Reviews
Mighty indeed!
This was my first trip with WBN and I was impressed by the high level of organisation and attention to safety that was evident from the start to the finish. The river itself is glorious and packed with a varied plethora of rapids ranging from super fun to downright scary, but the guides and safety kayakers really knew what they were doing so we were in good hands. I would definitely recommend this trip!
Wonderful - A True Bucket List Trip!
This was our first white water rafting trip and it simply could not have been better!
From the initial training and focus on safety, to the incredible rapids with the most incredible team led by Julio who managed to produce the most fantastic food every day, this was truly the trip of a lifetime and a genuine bucket list experience.
Hamish and the WBN team don’t miss a trick from the communication pre-trip to the management of the whole experience right to the end. As others have said, this is, for most, a once-in-a-lifetime trip, so you need to make sure you use the best company around. Their years of experience fill you with the confidence that you need to undertake an adventure like this.
Many thanks to all involved….and see you on another river sometime soon!
Amazing
We were the first crew to do the river since 2019, I think. You could tell everyone was happy to be back on the water. The trip was simultaneously relaxing and intense. 8 days on the river, and 7 nights under the most incredible sky. The stars are like someone streaked a white paintbrush across the sky. The guides were kind, worked hard, and tremendously entertaining. I definitely made some new friends. Safety was paramount, and we portaged a couple rapids that were, as our guides called it, “not good for business.” The guides were intensely knowledgeable about the river, currents, flows, whirlpools, dangers, etc. We got out and hiked one day to a hot spring. I mentioned that I like to fish, and I spent part of one day fishing for tigerfish off the back of our gear boat. They went out of their way to make my experience incredible.
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