Zambezi Multi-Day Rafting Expedition (2 Nights)

Two nights on white sand beaches in the Batoka Gorge. Grade 5 rapids. No crowds.

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Below Victoria Falls, the Zambezi cuts through the Batoka Gorge in a series of Grade 5 rapids that have no equal in Africa. The single-day trip gives you a taste. The 2-night expedition gives you the gorge — camping on white sand beaches, rafting sections of river that almost no one reaches, and a stillness in the evenings that makes the thunder of the day’s rapids feel like something dreamed. The original pioneers of Zambezi rafting started here in 1985. This is still the best stretch of white water in the world.

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Safety briefing at 7:30am. Descend into the Batoka Gorge and begin at Rapid 1 — within minutes you are in the boiling pot directly below Victoria Falls. The first day covers the most famous rapids: Morning Glory, The Mother, Gnashing Jaws of Death, Oblivion. Set up camp on a white sand beach as the gorge walls turn gold. Dinner cooked over fire.
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Raft further downstream into sections rarely reached on a day trip. The rapids continue but the gorge opens slightly — towering walls, fig trees rooted in the rock, kingfishers. A second night on the beach — the silence here, far from any road, is remarkable.
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Day 3 — Final Rapids & Extraction

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Final section of rapids in the morning. The climb out of the gorge (equivalent to a 7-storey building) with a series of rest stops. A helicopter flight option is available for those who prefer a spectacular exit from above. Transfer back to Victoria Falls.
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Day 1 — Into the Gorge

Safety briefing at 7:30am. Descend into the Batoka Gorge and begin at Rapid 1 — within minutes you are in the boiling pot directly below Victoria Falls. The first day covers the most famous rapids: Morning Glory, The Mother, Gnashing Jaws of Death, Oblivion. Set up camp on a white sand beach as the gorge walls turn gold. Dinner cooked over fire.
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Day 2 — Deeper into the Gorge

Raft further downstream into sections rarely reached on a day trip. The rapids continue but the gorge opens slightly — towering walls, fig trees rooted in the rock, kingfishers. A second night on the beach — the silence here, far from any road, is remarkable.
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Day 3 — Final Rapids & Extraction

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Why We Love This Tour

  • Grade 5 rapids — the most exhilarating white water in Africa
  • White sand beach camping in the Batoka Gorge
  • Sections of river almost no one reaches on a day trip
  • Cold beers and fire-cooked meals after a hard day on the water
  • 28km of river across the expedition

Zambezi Multi-Day Rafting Expedition (2 Nights)

Two nights on white sand beaches in the Batoka Gorge. Grade 5 rapids. No crowds.

Priced From $

450

Start:

Victoria Falls

Meals:

All meals, soft drinks, beers and wine included

Duration:

End:

Victoria Falls

Transport:

All transfers to/from the river

Group Size:

Shared (4–16 people)

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Zambezi Multi-Day Rafting Expedition (2 Nights)

Two nights on white sand beaches in the Batoka Gorge. Grade 5 rapids. No crowds.

From
$450
per person
Duration
Start / End
Victoria Falls
Group Size
Shared (4–16 people)
Accommodation
Meals
All meals, soft drinks, beers and wine included
Transport
All transfers to/from the river

Overview

About This Experience

Below Victoria Falls, the Zambezi cuts through the Batoka Gorge in a series of Grade 5 rapids that have no equal in Africa. The single-day trip gives you a taste. The 2-night expedition gives you the gorge — camping on white sand beaches, rafting sections of river that almost no one reaches, and a stillness in the evenings that makes the thunder of the day's rapids feel like something dreamed. The original pioneers of Zambezi rafting started here in 1985. This is still the best stretch of white water in the world.

Grade 5 rapids — the most exhilarating white water in Africa
White sand beach camping in the Batoka Gorge
Sections of river almost no one reaches on a day trip
Cold beers and fire-cooked meals after a hard day on the water
28km of river across the expedition

Day-by-Day Itinerary

The Journey

1
Day 1
Day 1 — Into the Gorge
Safety briefing at 7:30am. Descend into the Batoka Gorge and begin at Rapid 1 — within minutes you are in the boiling pot directly below Victoria Falls. The first day covers the most famous rapids: Morning Glory, The Mother, Gnashing Jaws of Death, Oblivion. Set up camp on a white sand beach as the gorge walls turn gold. Dinner cooked over fire.
2
Day 2
Day 2 — Deeper into the Gorge
Raft further downstream into sections rarely reached on a day trip. The rapids continue but the gorge opens slightly — towering walls, fig trees rooted in the rock, kingfishers. A second night on the beach — the silence here, far from any road, is remarkable.
3
Day 3
Day 3 — Final Rapids & Extraction
Final section of rapids in the morning. The climb out of the gorge (equivalent to a 7-storey building) with a series of rest stops. A helicopter flight option is available for those who prefer a spectacular exit from above. Transfer back to Victoria Falls.

What's Included

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included
  • 2 nights camping on gorge beaches
  • All meals, soft drinks, local beers and wine
  • All rafting and safety equipment
  • Professional raft guides (swift water rescue trained)
  • All transfers
Not Included
  • National park fees (~$20pp)
  • Gratuities
  • Personal items
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Duration3 Days
Best TimeAugust to December (low water — most rapids active)
DifficultyChallenging — Grade 5 rapids. Minimum age 15. Good fitness required.
StartVictoria Falls
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