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Zambezi River: Experience the Class-V White-Water Rafting on the Best One-day Trip
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189 Ratings
Livingstone
Experience the thrilling Class-V white-water rafting on the Zambezi River, the best one-day trip with amazing rapids like ‘Stairway to Heaven’ and ‘Gulliver’s Travels’. Book now and get free video and picture packages!
Experience the thrilling Class-V white-water rafting on the Zambezi River, the best one-day trip with amazing rapids like ‘Stairway to Heaven’ and ‘Gulliver’s Travels’. Book now and get free video and picture packages!
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Safpar Rafting Company - Rafting the Zambezi River directly below the Victoria Falls in the Batoka Gorge from Rapid number 1 “Against the Wall” to Rapid number 21 “Adam’s Camp”.
- Safpar Rafting Company - Rafting the Zambezi River directly below the Victoria Falls in the Batoka Gorge from Rapid number 1 “Against the Wall” to Rapid number 21 “Adam’s Camp”.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Professional photographer guide
- Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Life Jacket, paddle and Helmet
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Professional photographer guide
- Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Life Jacket, paddle and Helmet
What's Not Included
- USD 10.00 PP Falls Entrance Fee payable on the day
- USD 10.00 PP Falls Entrance Fee payable on the day
Additional Information
The Zambezi River in the middle Batoka gorge, provides what is arguably the best one-day white-water rafting trip on the planet. The full day rafting trip begins below the magnificent Victoria Falls at Rapid # 1 and ends twenty-three kilometres downstream at Rapid # 21. This is a pure Class-V white-water rafting trip. Take on infamous Rapids such as…
The Zambezi River in the middle Batoka gorge, provides what is arguably the best one-day white-water rafting trip on the planet. The full day rafting trip begins below the magnificent Victoria Falls at Rapid # 1 and ends twenty-three kilometres downstream at Rapid # 21. This is a pure Class-V white-water rafting trip. Take on infamous Rapids such as “Stairway to Heaven”, “Gulliverâs Travels” and “Oblivion”. Do it with the confidence that our fun loving guides are the best in the business. All of our team are International Rafting Federation Accredited to Class-V and we have decades of combined experience on the Zambezi River. We have an extensive logistical support network for every, trip that is unparalleled in the region. We also don’t believe in hidden costs and included in the trip fee are your professionally produced video and picture packages.
- Children (15+) must be accompanied by an adult
- No under 15
Location
Victoria Falls Waterfront
Sichango Road
If you are Self-driving please arrive at The Victoria Falls Waterfront at 0730 for coffee and our safety briefing and for equipment hand out. We will provide safe parking for your vehicle. There are signs to the Victoria Falls Waterfront and SAFPAR.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(189 Ratings)
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855demiw
Mar 8, 2026
Super fun - Went with Choongo, Sticky, Aaron, and Davis down the river. It was awesome. I’d go again just for the views of the gorge. The actual trip was very professional and I felt very safe and secure. The guides were friendly and looked after our every need. It was a thrilling and memorable experience that I highly recommend.
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609fernw
Feb 24, 2026
Beautiful Morning adventure - Many thanks to Emmanuel, Davis, and Julius for a memorable adventure on the Zambezi. All of our guides were warm and friendly and very knowledgeable. They took excellent care of us and made sure we had a safe but exciting ride. We highly recommend this trip to fully experience all of the beauty of this wonderful place. We also recommend you wear proper hiking shoes for the hike in and out of the gorge and plenty of sunscreen.
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152racquelw
Feb 9, 2026
WOW!!!! 🤯 - One of the most exhilarating things I’ve done. The guides were incredible, ours was Boyd and he was hilarious. I’d trust them with my life. We were doing front flips and back flips off the raft and going solo down the rapids. Scary but incredible! 1000000% worth it :) as is every excursion I’ve been on in Livingston. Such an amazing town and scenery with awesome people. Loving Zambia!
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858michielt
Jan 27, 2026
An awesome rafting experience! - Rafting in the Zambezi with Safpar was an amazing experience.
The crew was very professional, extremely competent and very safety conscious. There guides and crew were really pleasant and made the whole trip an extra ordinary experience.
The Zambezi Gorge is breathtaking and to raft down there with these guys was all the more special.
I would highly recommend anyone to gown down the Zambezi with this company. You will certainly have a superb time!!
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652jacopoa
Jan 18, 2026
Unmissable experience - rafting on the Zambezi is something I recommend at least once in a lifetime, and doing it with this company makes it even more special.
Impeccable organization from the beginning, clear and professional briefing, equipment of the highest level and – above all – exceptional guides: competent, friendly and always attentive to safety, without ever detracting from the adrenaline and fun.
The rapids are spectacular, powerful and technical, immersed in breathtaking natural scenery. Moments of pure adrenaline rush alternate with relaxing breaks to enjoy one of the most iconic rivers in the world.
Great atmosphere even out of the water, with a team that knows how to create team spirit and make you feel immediately at ease.
An intense, authentic and perfectly managed experience. If you are in Zambia (or Zimbabwe) and love adventure, this is an activity you absolutely must not miss.
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Cassandrade1637kc
Jan 12, 2026
Safpar Radting Experience - We had an incredible time with the Safpar team. Emanuel was a component leader with an amazing crew, Aaron and the self proclaimed first time rafter all lead the raft expertly but with an element of fun. Additionally, Davis did an incredible job of making sure we didn't swim for too long, Sticky captured some lovely photos. We were impressed by the support from the start to the end, with guidance across the border and delicious food. We also added on the sunset cruise, where we were well looked after. The day was an absolute highlight of our time in Zambia, and we are extremely tempted to come back in October.
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Explorer649157
Jan 11, 2026
Great rafting experience - Such an incredible experience! The guides and workers are phenomenal and such sweet people. They were patient with us as we hiked into and out of the gorge (it’s a long hike). On the raft, they were instructive and fun to be around. Would highly recommend to anyone that likes being on the water!
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H7159btmiked
Jan 11, 2026
Fabulouds family rafting experience on the Zambezi - We had the most amazing family experience on a half-day raft down the Zambezi. Our entertaining and energetic river guide Boyd competently took the five of us down the many rapids that day. He was ably supported by safety crew member Babyface and photographer Davies, and the whole Safpar team, as we spent several hours having some thrills and lots of fun in the stunning Zambiezi gorge. Even just being able to spend this much time on (and in) the river surrounded by the gorgeous scenery was something very special for us.
The way down into the gorge to the departure point was something of a scramble at times, and the hike out at the other end was a bit testing. As a reasonably fit and capable family however we found both to be an enjoyable part of the overall experience.
The general organisation and attention to detail was excellent and we highly recommend this company to anyone looking for this sort of experience on the Zambezi.
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Brandonwl5233bz
Jan 9, 2026
Brandon’s Review - This was a ton of fun and an amazing experience! The staff were very friendly, professional, and knowledgable.
It should be noted that there is a significant hike over mountainous terrain to get to and from the river to start the rafting, just FYSA if you’re not interested in a lot of walking.
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Prerna
Dec 28, 2025
Incredible rafting and views, guides need training on client management - Rafting on the Zambezi from Victoria Falls was an incredible and memorable experience with stunning scenery and plenty of adrenaline.
We would, however, like to flag the behavior of our guide, Captain Boyd. His instructions were at times unclear, and his manner included raised voices (to the point where he was screaming) that made the group uncomfortable. He also repeatedly referenced wanting to receive a large tip to spend on alcohol. He appeared to calm somewhat after Rapid 7, possibly following a recent fatal incident on the river, but the overall experience felt uncomfortable at times. While he did keep us safe, we would recommend additional training in customer-facing communication and support for the guides.
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