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Drop into the Zambezi’s gorge for a full-day white-water run below Victoria Falls. Expect grade III–V rapids, expert guides, a riverside lunch, and dramatic basalt scenery that makes every rapid feel cinematic.
Drop into the Zambezi’s gorge for a full-day white-water run below Victoria Falls. Expect grade III–V rapids, expert guides, a riverside lunch, and dramatic basalt scenery that makes every rapid feel cinematic.
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Operated by The Shrub Lodge · Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North
The raft drops into a churning throat of water and the Zambezi answers back—hot, raw and immediate—slamming the craft from side to side. Spray hammers the helmets, guides shout instructions that slice through the roar, and for a few heart-stopping minutes every paddler becomes part of the river’s punctuation. This is white-water rafting on the Zambezi below Victoria Falls: long, loud, and astonishingly scenic.
challenging.
7 hours (including transfers and lunch).
Moderate fitness with good upper-body stamina and ability to swim in open water
The full-day experience runs about 7 hours including transfers, briefing, the river run and a riverside lunch.
A moderate level of fitness is expected—able to paddle actively during rapids and climb in and out of the raft; basic swimming competency is required.
Age restrictions vary by operator; booking questions include age banding—check with the supplier for minimum age and suitability for young guests.
Trips may be canceled for unsafe conditions; the supplier typically offers a full refund if canceled due to weather (see cancellation policy).
Transfers to and from the activity are included; free pickup is generally limited to hotels within about 8 km of Victoria Falls town on the Zimbabwean side.
Yes—riverine birds, monitor lizards, and occasionally hippos or crocodiles can be seen from the raft or riverbanks; guides will point out safe viewing distances.
The Zambezi’s gorge and Victoria Falls were first recorded by David Livingstone in 1855; the river has long been central to Tonga and Lozi communities for fishing and transport.
Operators emphasize leave-no-trace lunches and avoid disturbing riverbanks; visitors should avoid single-use plastics and follow guide instructions to minimize impact.
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