£1495
White water rafting on the Zambezi River. This is an absolute gem of a trip - featuring big white water, spectacular African scenery and warm sunny weather! One of the many highlights is bobbing around at the base of the magnificent Victoria Falls - definitely one of the more dramatic places on this planet to begin a 7 day river adventure. Your following days are spent challenging some of the most awesome rapids with names like 'Oblivion' and 'Stairway to Heaven' while your nights involve camping on expansive beaches of white sand, gin and tonic in hand listening to the noises of wild Africa. And after completing one of the most exhilarating adventures in the world, you can head off to sample the wildlife viewing that this region is famous for. A brilliant way to really top off your trip to Africa.
Day 1
Arrive Livingstone, sample the beauty of the Victoria Falls and then a chance of doing a sunset cruise on the gorgeous Upper Zambezi, before returning to our hotel.
Not included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 2
We start the trip beneath one of the Seven Natural Wonders Of The World, Victoria Falls and take on some of the best rapids on the planet. Stairway to Heaven, Devils Toilet Bowl and Star Trek... are just a few!
Included: All meals
Day 3
We load the rafts with all our food and equipment for the rest of the trip and take on exhilerating rapids such as Creamy White Buttocks, the Mother and OBLIVION!
Included: All meals
Day 4
Amazing sights of Fish Eagles amidst other great rapids, Open Season, the Narrows and one of our favourites, Upper Moemba! This is a great adrenaline rush to end the day.
Included: All meals
Day 5
We portage the rafts around Lower Moemba and the Chabango Falls, then load up again and run the amazing rapid, Ghostrider!
Included: All meals
Day 6
Yay! Its layover day! On a stunning remote sandy beach a chance to relax, swim or try your hand at kayaking!
Included: All meals
Day 7
A great mellow day to relax on more gentle water, take in a few waves and lie back and enjoy the scenery and wildlife.
Included: All meals
Day 8
A gorgeous overnight camp gives rise to the gorge opening out and us rafting amongst hippos and crocs! We pack up the gear and take a spectacular 40 minute helicopter flight through part of the gorge and over the spectacular Victoria Falls arriving back to our lodge on the banks of the Zambezi. You have done one of the best river trips in the world.
Included: All Meals
Day 9
A chance for some last minute shopping before your flight home.
Included: Breakfast
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Flights to Livingstone, Zambia
In order to give you increased flexibility for your holiday please call our UK or US office's for advice on who to book your flights with. Alternatively, why not use your frequent flyer miles for your adventure? There are many options for your flight to Johannesburg with Virgin, Lufthansa, South African or Etihad. Fewer options exist between Johannesburg and Livingstone. This sector you can buy flights with South African or BA. We also suggest checking on Travel Supermarket for good deals. Please ensure you DO NOT book your flights until your trip is CONFIRMED.
We have price and departure information about the following trips in Zambia (river prices only - flights not included).
Rafting - The Mighty Zambezi
What You Should Bring
We find most of our clients have in their posession already what is needed for our river rafting expeditions. We have broken down here the items into what you'll need on the river and in camp. Each guest will get a drybag to use for the trip once in Livingstone. A short video on the size of this and how to pack your drybag can be viewed here. An equipment list of what you will require for your adventure will be sent to you prior to your departure along with your Water By Nature Travel Bag.
River Fashion:
- A pair of Chacos or similar sandals.
- 2 pairs of River shorts or swimming costumes - Shorts can be purchased from your river crew
- Long sleeved business shirt or lycra layer to wear under your life jacket.
- A baseball cap for under the helmet to keep sun off – can be purchased from your river crew
- Wide brimmed sunhat – can be purchased from your river crew
- Sunglasses.
- Chums for fastening your sunglasses to your head – can be purchased from your river crew
- Nalgene or similar water bottle – can be purchased from your river crew
- Carabiner for fastening water bottle to your boat – can be purchased from your river crew
- Thermal Top. Medium weight - Heavyweight Capilene or polypropylene is the best. This is only necessary for cooler months
- Waterproof sunscreen and lip balm SPF15 minimum.
For evenings and around camp
- 2 pairs lightweight long trousers
- 2 lightweight long sleeved shirts
- Fleece jacket – it can be cool in the morning and evenings
- Zambia is still quite colonial and many restaurants require a collared shirt for meals.
- T-shirts and shorts for around camp.
- Underwear.
- Glasses or Contact lenses. Disposable lenses are ideal.
- Toiletries. Toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap and shampoo.
- Forget the cosmetics and hair dryer! But we do suggest moisturiser
- Hand wipes and a small bottle of hand sanitiser.
- A 3-season sleeping bag – only for the river section of the trip
- Travel Pillow – only for the river section of the trip
- Small pack towel.
- Headlamp or head torch with spare batteries
- Shoes or boots for wearing around camp.
- Insect Repellent.
- Any medication you may be taking.
Optional Items
- Your favourite book or a journal for recording your river memories.
- Sketchpad.
- Photographic or video equipment. We recommend a cleaning kit as sand gets everywhere.
- Bring a spare memory card or plenty of film.
- Waterproof GoPro camera for the "action" on the raft shots.
- Swiss Army Knife or Leatherman.
- An iPod or other music preferences. We have speakers.
- The only money that you need to bring is for meals in town, souvenirs, DVD, personal items, gratuities and the beer kitty for the raft trip if you drink.
- Binoculars
Personal Spending
- The only money that you need to bring is for meals in town, souvenirs, DVD, personal items and the beer kitty for the raft trip if you drink. Please remember that many of the countries we visit do offer Credit Card and ATM facilities and for a small charge you can withdraw cash either from your account or Credit Card for convenience.
- If you wish to pass on a gratuity to your guide we leave this entirely up to you.
- Basically, we advise you to keep things as light as possible, without skimping on the necessities. It is great to bring back a load of goodies for everybody back at home.
You do not need to bring tents and sleeping mats. A single entry visa can be obtained on arrival into Livingstone for $50. Also ensure you have a valid Yellow Fever Certificate if transiting through South Africa.
