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At a glance

Duration
9 days
Cost
£4995
Arrival Airport
Livingstone (LVI)
Grade
river grade
Air Temp
35°C (95°F)
Water Temp
24°C (75°F)
Camping
6 nights
Hotel
2 nights

Overview

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.

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The damsite (Chabango Falls) 54 km from Victoria Falls
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Destination Map & Video

What you will be up to

1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

We portage the rafts around Lower Moemba and the Chabango Falls, then load up again and run the amazing rapid, Ghostrider!

Included: All meals

6

Yay! Its layover day! On a stunning remote sandy beach a chance to relax, swim or try your hand at kayaking!

Included: All meals

7

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

8

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

9

A chance for some last minute shopping before your flight home.

Included: Breakfast

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Dates & Prices

DatesDuration
Saturday 6 September 2025 - Sunday 14 September 20259 days£4995€5995$6495
Saturday 27 September 2025 - Sunday 5 October 20259 days£4995€5995$6495

Flights to Livingstone, Zambia

We are always happy to give advice on flight options for your Zambezi adventure. Please call our UK or US office.

There are many options for your flight to Livingstone via Johannesburg with Virgin, Lufthansa, South African or Etihad. Fewer options exist between Johannesburg and Livingstone (LVI). For this sector you can buy flights with South African or BA.  For UK customers, we suggest checking on skyscanner.net for good deals. In the U.S., try Exito Travel for a competitive quote.

Please ensure you DO NOT book your flights until your trip is CONFIRMED to run by our office.

We have price and departure date information here (river prices only – flights not included).

In order to secure your place just pay your deposit  of £750 per person (U.S. customers pay USD$900). Your final trip payment is not due until 90 days before your trip. See our Terms and Conditions for full payment terms.

Please note that prices shown in Euros and USD are indicative only, as they fluctuate daily. The actual rate payable is always GBP only. Prices shown in GBP & USD are payable. UK residents should pay in GBP and USA residents should pay in USD.

 

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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.

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The Mighty Zambezi rafting reviews

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The Mighty Zambezi - Get It While You Can

11th March 2019

If you’re looking for a good time, Hamish and his boys are the way to go!

I had the most amazing time with Hamish and his crew on the Zambezi River for 7 days. The entire team was focused on safety first and foremost, both on and off the water, which was reassuring being a solo female traveler in the middle of nowhere, Africa. The rapids were incredible. Sadly, they will be disappearing in the future when the dam gets built downriver. We did have to do several Portages due to high waters, but the team made it fun and made sure to assist us where needed (as well as keep the jokes flowing and everyone laughing). Everyone was beyond friendly, and the smiles, laughs and jokes were contagious. And the food, can’t forget about the food…props to them for making such great dishes on the middle of nowhere. Especially to Lovemore who was able to bake over a campfire!

I have already put a deposit down to travel with them again next year for 2 weeks in Nepal!

If you’re looking for a great time on a remote river with safe and fun guides, this is the team to go with! A huge thank you to Hamish, Isaac, Lovemore, Zalawi, Darwin, and especially my guide, Julio!

Casey Hoover

The Mightly Zambezi: Not to be missed!

7th July 2018

In November 2017 I was fortunate enough to join “Water By Nature’s” seven-day low-water raft trip down the mighty Zambezi. I’ve done plenty of big water before, but nothing compares to this! The volume of the Zambezi, even during the dry season, is extraordinary. Isaac did an amazing job of organizing our trip and his engaging team kept us safe, entertained, well fed, and thoroughly happy. I’d recommend them, the company, and this trip without reservation!

Geoffrey Bleakley

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