Full-Day Rafting
All 25 rapids, a seven-to-eight hour expedition through the Batoka Gorge, with a hike-out and lunch. Starts 8am.
About this experience
This is the big one — the complete Zambezi experience. Starting at 8am, you will run all 25 rapids of the Batoka Gorge over seven to eight hours, the most complete commercial rafting day on the river. Between the white water you drift through towering gorge scenery, stop for a riverside lunch, and finish with the legendary hike out of the gorge. It is a full, demanding, unforgettable day led entirely by guides who call this river home.
What's included
- Pickup & return from your Livingstone lodge or the Post Office
- Professional local river guide & safety kayakers
- All safety equipment
- Lunch on the river
- Guided hike-out of the gorge
What to bring
- Swimwear worn under your clothes
- Secure-strap sandals or old trainers
- Plenty of sunscreen and a hat
- A towel and a dry change of clothes
- Energy and a sense of adventure
When it runs
Runs most of the year. Low water (~Aug–Dec) is the full long season; high water (~Jan–Mar, Jun–Jul) is shortened. Rafting is usually suspended at peak flood (~Apr–May).
Full-day trips depart at 8am sharp — we will confirm your pickup time the day before.
Frequently asked
What time does it start and finish?+
Pickup is early for an 8am put-in, and you will usually be back at your lodge in the late afternoon.
How hard is the hike out?+
It is a steep climb out of the gorge at the end of the day. Take it slowly — your guides do this every day and will keep the group together.
Is lunch included?+
Yes, lunch on the river is part of the trip.
From
$160per person