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At a glance

Duration
8 days
Cost
$5850
Arrival Airport
Livingstone (LVI) Zambia
Grade
river grade
Air Temp
35°C (95°F)
Water Temp
24°C (75°F)
Camping
3 nights
Hotel
4 nights

Overview

As featured on ITV2 Celebrity Adrenaline Junkie with Jack Osbourne and Elijah Wood, this is the trip for those who want to experience the best of the best in their week’s holiday. We run this shorter rafting holiday for those wanting all the biggest and best rapids on the Zambezi River, plus some wonderful game viewing safari in Chobe National Park in Botswana. In addition to warm water rafting, you will experience expansive beach campsites, wonderful wildlife and a spectacular helicopter flight over Victoria Falls – read on as Africa delivers a feast…
Other trips similar to this you may be interested in, are our Mighty Zambezi 7 day trip, Zambezi Ultimate Adventure or our African Odyssey.

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Image of rafting on the Zambezi River
Image of wine and cheese board overlooking Moemba Falls, Zambezi River
World Class rapids on the Zambezi
Spectacular campsites on the Zambezi
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Destination Map & Video

What you will be up to

1

Arrive into Livingstone where you’ll be met by your Trip Leader and taken to the David Livingstone Safari Lodge. Late afternoon we will embark on a sunset cruise on the gorgeous Upper Zambezi, before returning to our hotel.

Not included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

2

After a thorough safety talk and paddle instructions, we will start rafting from underneath Victoria Falls, ( not above as we do get asked ) one of “The Seven Wonders of the Natural World”. Today we will challenge rapids such as Star Trek, Stairway to Heaven and Devils Toilet Bowl…. are just a few.

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. At Chabango Falls we leave our gear raft and portage the rafts and kayaks and run the amazing rapid, Ghostrider! Our helicopter will be waiting and will give you an amazing 20 minute flight through the gorge, as well as a flight over the the spectacular Victoria Falls. We overnight in a hotel and go out for dinner together, reflecting on a great day.

Included: All meals

6

Breakfast at your hotel and a short transfer by paved road to Chobe National Park in Botswana for your safari.

Included: All meals

7

Chobe National Park is famous for its huge herds of elephants as well as antelope , hippos, baboons and Africa’s symbol of strength, the lion.

Included: All meals

8

After a game drive and wholesome breakfast we return to Livingstone Airport in Zambia for our flight home.

Included: Breakfast

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Dates & Prices

DatesDuration
Sunday 3 August 2025 - Sunday 10 August 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 10 August 2025 - Sunday 17 August 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 17 August 2025 - Sunday 24 August 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 24 August 2025 - Sunday 31 August 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 31 August 2025 - Sunday 6 September 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 14 September 2025 - Sunday 21 September 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 21 September 2025 - Sunday 28 September 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 5 October 2025 - Sunday 12 October 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 12 October 2025 - Sunday 19 October 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 19 October 2025 - Sunday 26 October 20258 days£4350€5250$5850

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). The trip requires a minimum of 6 paying guests to confirm the trip and we take a maximum of 16 guests on this trip.

In order to secure your place, we require a deposit of  USD$750 which can be booked securely via this page. Your final trip payment is not due until 100 days before your trip. See our Terms and Conditions for full payment terms.

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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 Zambezi Blast rafting reviews

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AN ABSOLUTE BLAST

6th September 2024

As a 62 yr old who has not camped in about 35 years I was so out of my element sleeping under the stars. Not to worry-The WBN team made it easy. The rafting was exhilarating. Kevias, our sure handed captain took care of us and Hamish saw to it we had good experiences all around with fun surprises along the way. The Safari was SUPA (shout out to Florence)- a perfect combination.

J Lark

First Class All The Way

4th September 2024

We just completed the “Zambezi Blast” combination rafting / safari trip. I can’t say enough good things about this organization and its leader, Hamish. It’s first class all the way. We stayed at the finest hotels and rode in quality vehicles (4×4’s, vans, boats and helicopters) guided by likely the best guides around. Isaac, the captain of our raft, is a local Olympian kayaker who grew up running the same river we ran! The food was great, we were with a group of amazing people and everything flowed seamlessly. Thank you Hamish and crew! Dee Dee and I had a great time.

Steve Clements

Life Changing Experience

3rd September 2024

The Zambezi River Blast was the most incredible and life changing experience of my life. It’s hard to put into words how impressive the entire operation was. We were lucky enough to have Hamish join us on the trip and boy were we in for a treat! Hamish was selfless, witty, kept us laughing, informed, all the while making us feel safe. The river crew; Isaac, Kevias, Darwin, PJ, Liberty, and Makuma (with his crew of Porters), worked effortlessly to traverse us through the mighty Zambezi, set up camp, cook us dinner & lunch, and serve us our drinks of choice (G&T’s for me!); all with a huge smile on their face. They were accommodating, informative, and FUN! Being on the river was an experience not many accomplish and I am beyond grateful to have completed this adventure. Not only was the 4 days rafting, 3 days camping executed well, but the entire 8 day trip was coordinated so well that it felt like a true vacation, not needing to lift a finger.

I am already thinking of where I can go next with Water By Nature. If you’re on the fence, just book the trip!!!! There were people of all ages and fitness levels on the trip, so there is nothing to hold you back.

Thank you Hamish, Fiona, and the Zambezi River crew for an adventure I’ll never forget. Love you guys!

Kristen Hagemann

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