Best Zimbabwe Rafting Tours - Our Top 15

1.Zambezi River Class IV-V White-Water Rafting from Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $140Our pick

Start with hotel pickup and a light breakfast, then hike into the Zambezi Gorge for 14 miles of guided rafting. Choose an oar, stern-mount, or paddle raft based on ability. Guides including JB, Terence, Lawrence, and OG lead the run, with lunch and drinks waiting after the climb out.

“Experience was wonderful! Just maybe organized should be bit better. Before experience, I have been taken to agency office at least 1 hour earlier before others arrived. Don't know why.”

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2.Half Day Zambezi Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $140

Paddle the Zambezi through Batoka Gorge with Maano Adventures, tackling rapids such as Stairway to Heaven and Washing Machine. James, Andrew, Abraham, Clement, and their crew are among the guides named in guest feedback. Expect hotel transfers, lunch, drinks, photos, and a steep river exit.

“The trip was canceled and money not refunded. They couldn’t accommodate my time slot booked. We tried to change it but couldn’t find one that worked. Multiple requests for a refund (that should have been automatic) were made but ignored.”

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3.White Water Rafting in Zimbabwe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · from $120Best value

Join Wild Horizons for a full morning and afternoon on the Zambezi, tackling rapids 1 to 19 or 11 to 23, depending on water levels. Guides such as James and Colgate keep the boat moving, while lunch, equipment, and Victoria Falls town transfers are included. Expect a serious climb out.

“Had the best time rafting!! James was so funny and kept us well informed so we knew what to do and when. Highly recommend! The walk out of the gorge is very tough so appropriate footwear!! The guides are so lovely, they stay with thRead more”

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4.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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5.Whitewater Rafting Adventure on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $140

Join guides including Elvis and Kate for an 8-hour Zambezi rafting day below Victoria Falls. You will face class III to V rapids, calm pools, and a demanding gorge climb. Pickup is offered, lunch, snacks, and bottled water are included, while the National Park fee is extra.

“Incredible experience, amazing staff and great food in the village! We thank every person who made the rafting special for me and my wife, we enjoyed it so so much. It is a memory we will never forget. We recommend the river rafting with the staff and company of @tryrafting in Zimbabwe. Thank you and hope to see you all again very soon. One of the best!”

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6.Victoria Falls White Water Rafting on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $155

Take on a five-hour Zambezi rafting trip with Zimbabwean guides, safety kayakers, and full equipment. Expect a steep gorge hike, Grade 4 and 5 rapids, dramatic Batoka Gorge views, and a farm-to-table meal afterward. Hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, and return transport are included.

“You need to adjust the description of this activity URGENTLY!! This was nowhere near as described. It is NOT a gentle hike to the boats, you have to descend the almost vertical side of the gorge to water down rickety metal ladders and over boulders. The rafting experience is so extreme and terrifying, one of the world’s most challenging apparently. I was thrown out of the boat twice and felt like was about to drown on the first occasion. Fortunately the staff were absolutely fantastic and so safety conscious. When we got to the end of the rapids, we then had to ascend the gorge wall, several hundred meters on…”

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7.5 Days & 4 Nights Whitewater Rafting Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $1,805

Spend five days rafting 120 kilometers of Zimbabwe’s Zambezi River with Shockwave Adventures. You’ll face class 4 and 5 rapids, portage the class 6 sections, camp on sandy river beaches, and eat meals prepared by the river crew. Guides have included OG, Silent, Wellington, Tabs, Morton, and Liberty.

“Highly recommend Shockwave for rafting the mighty Zambezi. Even though we were there at lower water, it was the biggest river I have ever rafted and lives up to the stories. Whether you want huge flips, big swims, and running the meat Read more”

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8.Whitewater Rafting on the Zambezi River from Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $139

Start beneath Victoria Falls at Boiling Point, then raft about 23km through 19 Grade 4 and 5 rapids with an experienced guide, including Gideon and his team. Expect wet gear, a hard gorge climb, lunch, drinks, and a 7:30 am hotel pickup.

“Cancelled do to too much water. I have rafted in a lot worse so there was no need to cancel. Other companies did still raft”

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9.Zambezi Whitewater Rafting & Open Bar Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $210

Start with an early pickup, safety practice, and a steep hike to the Zambezi put-in. Choose a guide-controlled or paddle raft for Class IV to V rapids, then return for barbecue lunch and an open-bar sunset cruise. Guides may include JB, Silent, Tambu, or Tabs.

“We had such an amazing time!! The entire day was run like clock work. We had to contact them from our hotel reception as when I booked it our hotel wasn’t available for collection. However changing this wasn’t a problem. The bus arrived on Read more”

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10.Zambezi River White Water Rafting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $160

Set out from Victoria Falls with Shockwave Adventures for four hours of guided Zambezi rafting through the Batoka Gorge. You’ll practice safety skills, tackle rapids such as Overland Truck-eater, hike out, then enjoy a BBQ and cold drinks. Strong fitness and swimming ability matter.

“I liked everything. Early morning unexpected change flexibly accommodated. Very well organised. Great team of guides, canoe rescuers, equipment carers, cooks, drivers. Gorge was stunning. White water exhilarating, challenging but totally rewarding. Expertly guided through fun safely. Guidance and care was provided for steep walks in & out.”

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11.From Kasane: Full-Day White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $140

From Kasane, Maano Adventures takes you into Zimbabwe’s Batoka Gorge for roughly 11 kilometers of Zambezi white water. Guides including Andrew and Alex lead you through rapids such as Stairway to Heaven and Oblivion, with lunch, gear, photos, and border transfers arranged.

“Andrew and the crew were absolutely fantastic. We felt really safe and in good hands through out the day. The safety brief was comprehensive and concise. They were incredibly accommodating to any requests we had. Myself and my Partner had a great time - couldn’t recommend Maano more!”

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12.3 Days & 2 Nights Whitewater Rafting Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,082

Join Shockwave Adventures for three demanding days on the Zambezi, rafting class 4 and 5 rapids, portaging around class 6 Moemba Falls, and camping on sandy river beaches. Guides including OG, Philani, JB, Troy, and Warren have led this trip. Meals, drinks, transfers, and a maximum group of 15 are included.

“We had a great time on our 2 day rafting trip. OG was an amazing guide and the whole team works so hard to make it fun and easy for guests.”

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13.Whitewater Rafting 2 Full Days & 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $650

This two-day Shockwave Adventures trip runs 19 miles downstream from Victoria Falls, with professional guides, class 3 to 5 rapids, a portage around class 6 Moemba Falls, meals, camping, and hotel transfers. Meet Philani or Silent at the pre-trip briefing and prepare for a demanding, memorable river journey.

“This is my first visit to Africa and thank God we took our friends recommendation to plan through Philani @Shockwave Adventure. Everything has been so easy and taken care of thru Philani. Yesterday we went river rafting on the mighty ZamRead more”

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14.Whitewater Rafting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $161

Join an English-speaking river guide in an eight-person raft below Victoria Falls. Run rapids such as *The Overland Truck-Eater*, *Gnashing Jaws of Death*, and *Oblivion*, then hike out of the gorge for lunch, cold beer, and soft drinks.

“The Rafting was perfect, but the problem is that after you got picked up from hotel it takes almost two hours to get to the boat. And most of the time we were just waiting.”

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15.Two Days/One Night Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $300

Raft the Zambezi for two days with Maano Adventures, camping beside the river and visiting a local village. Guides including Captain James, Clement, T-boy, and Abraham, also called Anna, handle safety, meals, tents, transport, and camp logistics. Pickup begins at 9:00 am.

“Enocklabisi the owner of Maano and his team were exceptional. My daughter and I went on the overnight trip on August 22, 2022. Generally I have found Zambia very expensive, but after seeing the number of people employed and the skill levRead more”

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