Where to Go: the 13 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 $130

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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5.White Water Rafting & Swimming under the Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $120Best value

You’ll spend about eight hours with Bundu Rafting on the Zambezi, tackling class III to V rapids, calm pools, and the steep Batoka Gorge. Guides such as Big Ben, K, Potato, and Ben are praised for safety and humor. Hotel transfers, lunch, swimming under Victoria Falls, and a rafting video are included.

“We had so much fun with Bundu Adventures for the rafting half-day trip! The equipment was in good condition and "Big Ben" was the best guide ever, making us feel safe at all times and giving interesting information throughout the day. Owning a travel agency in Canada, Read more”

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6.Half Day Zambezi River White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $150

Start with hotel pickup in Livingstone, safety training, and a walk into the Batoka Gorge. With certified IRF guides such as Ayoba, Miyoba, Friday, and Clemence, paddle rapids 1 to 10, then climb 750 feet for lunch, water, and the ride home.

“Amazing experience!! It just the rafting but the customer experience was second to none! All the staff were amazing and extremely helpful! Friday, clement and ayoba really made me feel special! Overall 10/10 experience! Would recommend to anyone who wants to do rafting!!”

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7.Shared Rafting and Kayaking at Zambezi with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $160

Spend about seven hours rafting the Zambezi below Victoria Falls with River Runner Adventures. You’ll hike into Batoka Gorge, learn rapid-by-rapid safety guidance, paddle through white water, stop for snacks, and finish with lunch, local beer, and a ride back to Livingstone.

“I had an amazing experience rafting on the Zambezi river with River Runner Adventures.”

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8.Full-Day White Water Rafting in Livingstone

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $170

Start with a safety briefing above the Zambezi Gorge, then walk to Boiling Point and raft rapids 1 to 21 with IRF guides such as Ayoba, Clement, Cholwe, Friday, and Stick. Expect striking gorge views, lunch, safety kayaks, and a steep 750-foot climb after the river.

“We all LOVED the ride. The rafting was wild and exciting with the best captains and safety kayaks all around us. There will be a next time!!!”

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9.Zambezi River Whitewater Rafting 5 Days 4 Nights(Multi day Trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,200

Join Maano Adventures for a five-day, four-night Zambezi rafting and camping trip from Livingstone. Guides including Enock and James lead the river days, with rafting gear, meals, snacks, drinks, park fees, photos, and videos included. Expect a demanding outdoor trip for moderately fit adventurers.

“We recently completed the 4 days and 3 nights rafting down the Zambezi and it was an unforgettable experience. Enock, James and the rest of the team made sure everything ran perfectly for the entire trip and I only wished we did a few more Read more”

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10.Swim Below the Victoria Falls Sprays Plus Zambezi Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $120

Start near Victoria Falls bridge with a swim beneath the falls’ cooling spray, then raft 12km of the Zambezi through Boiling Pot, Morning Glory, and Devil’s Toilet Bowl. Maano Adventures includes transfers, lunch, drinks, photos, park fees, and guides’ river stories.

“It was our first time going whitewater rafting and I am not gonna lie here - I was not prepared for how much of an adrenaline rush this experience would be. But a part of me is glad that I wasn´t because if I did, I probably would not have Read more”

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11.Full Day Zambezi White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $160

Spend about nine hours rafting 30 to 32 km through Zambia’s Batoka Gorge, tackling Grade 3 to 5 rapids with IRF-qualified local guides. Pickup, safety gear, lunch, drinks, emergency support, and return transport are included. A strong fitness level is needed.

“HSM is Professional,reliable and friendly,awesome safari ,the Victoria falls was the highlights,But of course we went white water rafting”

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12.Full-Day Private White Water Rafting in Livingstone

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $230

Set out from Livingstone at 7:00 am for a private Zambezi rafting day. A guide leads safety practice before class 5 rapids such as Boiling Pot, Washing Machine, and Oblivion. Captain James and the crew have earned praise for clear rapid briefings and professional handling.

“Big five trip with the tour all Africa company based in Livingstone Zambia. Air ticket with affordable prices on point trust it”

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13.Overnight Rafting Trips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $320

Join Bundu Rafting in Livingstone for two demanding days on the Zambezi, including grade 3 to 5 rapids, warm-water swimming beneath Victoria Falls, beach camping, meals, and a professional river crew. You need to be at least 15 and reasonably fit.

“I cannot say enough good things about our 5 day trip from #1 all the way down the Zambezi. While the Botoka Gorge deeply cut basalt gorge speaks for it's self, the whitewater thrilling, it's really the crew that makes the difference on such Read more”

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