Best Zimbabwe Rafting Tours - Our Top 5

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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