White Water Rafting

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The Greatest One-Day White Water Rafting experience in the world! Get ready for a wet, ADRENALIN-filled day down the mighty Zambezi River… White water Rafting which commenced in Zimbabwe in 1985, offers you the opportunity to experience the exhilaration and thrills of some of the biggest rapids in the world with our highly trained professional Rafting Guides. View the spectacular scenery of the gorge; learn about the vegetation and wildlife, while you raft your way down the mighty Zambezi River. Make your choice from our range of trips:

FULL day:   (Covers rapids #1-#19). Low water Season (Approx. Aug to late Dec)
(Covers rapids #11-#24). High water Season (Approx. Jan to July)
Half Day trips available on request during Low water season, for groups and private trips.
Multi Day Trips: Low water only (Late August – early December).
Follow the rigors of the Mighty Zambezi as you raft down the river, with each day bringing new challenges in the rapids you encounter. Spend nights by the sandy riverbanks under the stars and enjoy the scenery which comes with the Batoka Gorge.

• Full day rafting and overnight in the gorge
•  2½ day rafting and 2 nights in the gorge
• 5-day rafting and 4 nights in the gorge.

All our trips include:

•  Courtesy transfers from major hotels/lodges within Victoria Falls town center.
• Transfers to and from the gorges.
• Rafting equipment
• Buffet lunch, minerals, and beers at the end of the day trip.
• All meals and drinks on the Multi-day trips.
• Certificate to prove you braved the Zambezi.
• Video footage of your entire trip is professionally recorded and available for viewing and purchasing.
• High quality professional digital photographs are taken during the trip and available for viewing and purchase as well. They are shown with the video in town, (venue to be confirmed by the guides).

What “TO” bring:

•  Swimming costume.
• Shorts/T Shirt.
• Rafting sandals/track shoes.
•  Medication (if necessary, e.g. asthma, diabetes, allergies)
• Sunscreen.
•  National Parks Fees.
• Booking voucher.
• Additional clothes left for safekeeping will be collected at the top of the gorge at the end of the days rafting

What “NOT” to bring:

• Valuables /Jewellery /money other than National Park Fees.
• Passports.
• Contact lenses may wash out, so you wear them at your own risk.
• Cameras and video equipment

Age Restrictions

• 15-years minimum age- Proof may be requested,
• There is no maximum age limit
• The company however retains the right to refuse to take any client who is clearly going to be unable to cope with the rigors of rafting.
  Booking Restrictions
• Minimum guests on all rafting day trips – 1 guest.
• Private exclusive trips – minimum of 20 guests (on request)
• River Boarding trips – minimum of 2 guests.

Notes:  

All Trips are totally dependent on water levels and it is important that clients are aware of the seasonal nature of the products:
⦁ High water season:     approx. January to July (Rapids#11-#24)
⦁ Low water season – (Peak Season):  approx. August to late December (Rapids#1-#19)
⦁ Due to high water levels, Rafting might be closed from approx. March to May for safety reasons.
Check-In time is 07h00
⦁ Low water Full day rafting (return to Vic Falls approx. 14h30)
⦁ High water Full day rafting (return to Vic Falls approx. 14h00)
Client Suitability – Rafting is suitable for most clients. The ability to swim is not essential; however non-swimmers should inform the Trip Leader at the briefing.
Oar Boat or Paddle Boat – clients can make the decision on the day whether they would like to be rowed down the River in an Oar boat or paddle themselves.
Equipment: All Rafting clients are issued with an adjustable buoyancy aid and helmet at the beginning of the trip. String is available for tying on sunglasses. Paddles are given to those who will be “paddle boating”. Wetsuit tops are available during the colder months.
Walk-in / walk-out:  The walk in and out of the gorge is steep and rocky. The walk-out is the equivalent of climbing a 70-story building. Clients will carry their buoyancy aids and helmets. Porters carry all other rafting equipment. There are plenty of places to rest on the way up and there is a refreshment stop at the halfway point. At the top of the gorge, cold soft drinks, water and beers are available.
Guides – All Guides are first aid qualified and there is a minimum of two Trip Leaders who hold both Advanced First Aid and Swift Water Rescue certification on every trip.  All guides are licensed to guide on the river. Guides always carry a communication radio and first aid kit on the trip.
Health – Clients will be asked to declare any illnesses, injuries or ailments that may affect them during the trip.