Combine a half-day of Grade 3–5 Zambezi white-water rafting with a guided white rhino walk in Mosi-oa-Tunya, then cross into Botswana for a Chobe boat cruise and game drives. This compact 2-day itinerary balances high-adrenaline river running with close-range safari encounters.
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The morning air over the Zambezi smells of stone and spray as guides load rafts at the lip of Batoka Gorge. Adrenaline crackles through the group during a safety briefing; downstream, braided rapids wait between basalt walls while the river below the Victoria Falls plunges unseen. By afternoon the pace changes — dusty tracks, a ranger's low voice and the deliberate steps of a white rhino on a walking safari in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
2 days (approx. 48 hours)
Fitness Level
Moderate to fit — able to hike in and out of Batoka Gorge and manage several hours standing during safaris.
Wildlife
History
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park protects the Zambian flank of Victoria Falls and surrounding habitats; the name means 'The Smoke That Thunders.'
Conservation
The tour supports park entry fees and local guides; follow leave-no-trace practices and avoid single-use plastics to limit impact.
Reserve your spot on the 2 Day Zambezi Rafting Rhino Safari and Chobe National Park Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Passport & Visas
Bring a valid passport and confirm visa requirements (KAZA Univisa often accepted) before departure.
Insurance for Rafting
Active travel insurance that covers white-water rafting is mandatory—purchase before travel.
Footwear for Gorge
Closed water shoes with good tread are essential for the Batoka Gorge hike and raft entry/exit.
Wildlife Distance
On rhino walks and game drives keep noise low and follow ranger directions—animals can be unpredictable.
Closed water shoes
Protect feet during gorge hikes and provide grip in wet conditions.
Quick-dry clothing & swimwear
Dries fast after rafting and is useful for warm-weather river runs.
summer
Passport & photocopies
Required for cross-border formalities at Kazungula and park entries.
Travel insurance with adventure coverage
Covers rafting and emergency evacuation if needed.