Where to Go: the 4 Best Livingstone Rafting Tours

1.Full Day: Zambezi Whitewater Rafting 1-25

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · from $170Our pick

Start with hotel pickup in Livingstone, then descend into Batoka Gorge for 23 kilometers of Zambezi rapids. Guides such as James and Henry lead the raft, followed by a steep hike out, lunch, drinks, and photo and video collection. You need moderate fitness.

“This was an exhilarating experience! First time whiteriver rafting which we didn't know what to expect , however absolutely loved the thrilling experience. James as Captain and his team was amazing. Thanks to all who gave us great coRead more”

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2.Zambezi Half-Day Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

Join Maano Adventures for a four-hour Zambezi rafting trip from Livingstone or Victoria Falls. Guides such as Andrew, Enock, Alex, and James lead you through 10 to 13 class IV to V rapids, with a safety kayak, gorge hikes, lunch, drinks, transfers, and photos included.

“It was the best activity during our stay in Vic Falls. Andrew and Abraham were excellent guides and made us feel safe all the way. We are not fit and sporty and could manage it easily. The hardest part was getting down to the water and back up. We even had a swim in die Zambezi. Can highly recommend this trip!”

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3.Full Day White Water Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 8 hours · from $1,000

Spend eight demanding hours on the Zambezi with Maano Adventures, tackling up to 25 Class IV and V rapids through Batoka Gorge. Expect a safety briefing, a steep gorge hike, lunch, photos, and expert guides such as James or Enoch, with pickup from Victoria Falls, Livingstone, or Kasane.

“The only issues is that the cable cart is broken so customers should be informed of the hour mountain hike (x2 up and down) Customer should also be advised that this is in Zambia and a Zim double entry visa may be required if coming back to Zim after activity.”

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4.White Water Rafting High Water in Zambia February to July

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $130Best value

Set out from Livingstone at 8:30 am for five hours on the Zambezi through Batoka Gorge. Expect powerful rapids, quiet pools, a guide-led safety focus, lunch, hotel transfers, bottled water, and photos and video. You must be at least 15 and reasonably fit.

“We could not have asked for better guides, they were so much fun! The lunch was also fantastic. We went during the high water season and still had some class V rapids. Very intense but definitely worth it!”

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