BELOW the Victoria Falls with BUNDU RAFTING
The Zambezi River below the Victoria Falls is widely considered to be the very best White Water Rafting river in the world. With its deep channels and high water volumes, the Zambezi has adrenaline-packed class 3 – 5 rapids interspersed with tranquil pools. Rafters have the chance to enjoy the magnificent beauty of the Batoka Gorge between rafting the most exciting and challenging rapids on the planet with White Water Rafting Victoria Falls.
Rafting trips on offer vary from a couple of hours, to a full five night, six-day excursion from the Victoria Falls all the way to Lake Kariba.
Rating excursion rates include exciting video footage and photographs captured on each trip providing great memories of your rafting adventure. Check out the rafting activities and combos on offer, some of them also include a delicious picnic lunch at our Royal Landing and a Sunset Cruise on the African Queen or Princess.
After an exciting days rafting, the steep climb out of the deep Gorge is a strenuous one for White Water Rafters. Batoka Sky have constructed helicopter landing pads at rapids 10, 21 and 25 to chopper rafters out of the Gorge. The fantastic cost saving rafting, helicopter combos provide an exhilarating ascent out of the Gorge back to Batoka Sky, or to the lodges further upstream.
Although the Zambezi River’s water levels change significantly throughout the year, Bundu Rafting offers rafting activities in the Low and High Water Seasons. During the highest water levels in April and May, depending on water levels, rafting activities are usually closed. The multi-day rafting excursions are available in the low water season, however, dependent on water levels trips may be done by request in the high water season too.
FITNESS LEVEL: Average Fitness – The walk down and up the gorge, partly on wooden ladders, is physically demanding.
MINIMUM AGE: 15 years
BUNDU WHITE WATER RAFTING EXCURSIONS
INCLUDES RAFTING VIDEO FOOTAGE AND PHOTOGRAPHS
INCLUDES RETURN ROAD TRANSFERS
from local Livingstone accommodation venues & Zambian border
Rafting Rates exclude Park Entry and National Heritage Fees where applicable.
RATES ARE QUOTED PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS & VALID UNTIL 30 NOVEMBER 2025
Activity times are from pick up to drop off, and include safety briefings, relevant hiking to activity,
short rest periods and stopping for refreshments.
MULTI-DAY RAFTING
EXCURSION | APPROX DURATION | TIMES | MIN PPL | MIN AGE | RATE PER PERSON | |
LOW WATER RAFTING ACTIVITIES – ± AUGUST – DECEMBER | ||||||
‘Test The Best’ Rafting | 4.5 hrs | 07h30 – 12h00 | 4 | 15yrs | $105 | BOOK |
Morning Half Day Rafting | 6.5 hrs | 07h30 – 14h00 | 4 | 15yrs | $140 | BOOK |
Afternoon Half Day Rafting | 6 hrs | 10h30 – 16h30 | 4 | 15yrs | $110 | BOOK |
Full Day Rafting | 9 hrs | 07h30 – 16h30 | 4 | 15yrs | $140 | BOOK |
Half Day Rafting with a Helicopter Gorge Lift Out from Rapid # 10 | 4 | 15yrs | $265 | ENQUIRE | ||
Full Day Rafting with a Helicopter Gorge Lift Out from Rapid # 21 | 4 | 15yrs | $275 | ENQUIRE | ||
HIGH WATER RAFTING ACTIVITIES – ± JANUARY – JULY | ||||||
High Water Half Day Rafting | 6 hrs | 07h30 – 13h30 | 4 | 15yrs | $130 | BOOK |
Half-Day Rafting with a Helicopter Gorge Lift Out from Rapid # 25 | 4 | 15yrs | $275 | ENQUIRE | ||
MULTI DAY RAFTING ACTIVITIES – ± JANUARY – JULY | ||||||
2 Days, 1 Night Rapids 1-25 | 2 days | Pick Up 09h00 | 6 | 15yrs | $280 | BOOK |
2 Days, 1 Night to lower Moembo | 2 days | Pick Up 09h00 | 6 | 15yrs | $320 | BOOK |
3 Days, 2 Nights to lower Moembo | 3 days | Pick Up 09h00 | 6 | 15yrs | $410 | BOOK |
6 Days, 5 Nights Vic Falls to Lake Kariba | 6 days | Pick Up 09h00 | 6 | 15yrs | $1090 | BOOK |
Test the Best White Water
RAFTING
AVAILABILITY: Low Water Season
– August to December (depending on water levels)
DURATION: ± 4.5 hours
TIME: 07h30 – 12h00
If you have limited time this is the ideal rafting activity, as you experience the best rapids the Zambezi has to offer during this adrenaline-filled rafting adventure from Rapid 1 to Rapid 7. The excursion starts with a walk down to the ‘Boiling Pot’ for a swim in the rock pools below the Falls before starting the rafting.
RATE: $90 per person
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Morning ½ Day White Water
RAFTING
AVAILABILITY: Low Water Season
– August to December (depending on water levels)
DURATION: ± 6.5 hours
TIME: 07h30 – 14h00
After walking down to the ‘Boiling Pot’, cool off in the rock pools below the Falls, followed by a exhilarating morning’s adventure rafting the Zambezi below the Victoria Falls from Rapids 1 – 13. Enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch served in the shade at The Royal Landing after your rafting adventure.
RATE: $140 per person
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Afternoon ½ Day White Water
RAFTING
AVAILABILITY: Low Water Season
– August to December (depending on water levels)
DURATION: ± 6 hours
TIME: 10h30 – 16h30
After a scenic walk down the Batoka Gorge, your exhilarating afternoon Zambezi rafting excursion from rapid 13 to 21 begins. This stretch of water includes ‘Oblivion’ regarded as the most exciting rapid on the river in the low water season. Your excursion ends with a relaxing picnic lunch served in the shade at the Royal Landing.
RATE: $110 per person
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Full Day White Water
RAFTING
AVAILABILITY: Low Water Season
– August to December (depending on water levels)
DURATION: ± 9 hours
TIME: 07h30 – 16h30
After a walk down to the ‘Boiling Pot’, cool off in the rock pools below the Falls before your rafting excursion begins. Enjoy the magnificent beauty of the Batoka Gorge between rafting some of the most exciting and challenging rapids rafted anywhere on the planet. Enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch served in the shade at The Royal Landing after your exciting day rafting the Zambezi.
RATE: $140 per person
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½ Day High Water White Water
RAFTING
AVAILABILITY: High Water Season – January to
July (usually closed April/May due to high water
levels) level too high.
DURATION: ± 6 hours
TIME: 07h30 – 13h30
Join us for an exciting day’s rafting and experience the most thrilling rapids from rapid 14 – 25. The Zambezi has class 3 – 5 rapids interspersed with tranquil pools, offering a world class rafting experience. Enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch served in the shade at The Royal Landing after your exciting rafting excursion.
RATE: $140 per person
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White Water Rafting with a
HELICOPTER GORGE LIFT OUT
DURATION: ± 15 minutes
TIME: On Request
MINIMUM: 4 people
After river rafting, the best way to get out the gorge is by helicopter, it takes just 15 minutes, and includes an exhilarating flight through Batoka Gorge and over the Victoria Falls before landing.
Rapid # 10 (after Low Water Half Day rafting)
RATE: $ 265 per person Plus $ 6 Aviation fee
Rapid # 21 (after Low Water Full Day rafting)
RATE: $ 275 per person Plus $ 6 Aviation fee
Rapid # 25 (after High Water Half Day rafting)
RATE: $ 275 per person Plus $ 6 Aviation fee
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Multi-Day White Water
RAFTING
AVAILABILITY: Low Water Season
– August to December (depending on water levels)
Extend your Zambezi rafting excursion with our 2-6 day multiday trips. Raft world famous rapids, overnight on remote white beaches and dine under the stars; a truly unique experience.
RATES:
Two Days, One Night, rapids 1–25
– $280 per person
Two Days, One Night, lower Moembo
– $320 per person
Three Days, Two Nights, to lower Moembo
– $410 per person
Six Days, Five Nights, Vic Falls to Lake Kariba
– $1090 per person
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- VIC FALLS LOW WATER LEVEL SWIM
- HYDROSPEED ZAMBEZI RIVER SURFING
- LIVINGSTONE’S DRIFT
- RIVER FLOAT