Zambia Rafting Trips

The Zambezi Blast rafting

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The Zambezi Blast rafting
Duration
8 days
Cost
$5850
River Rafting
Class V
As featured on ITV2 Celebrity Adrenaline Junkie with Jack Osbourne and Elijah Wood, this is the trip for those who want to experience the best of the best in their week’s holiday.

As featured on ITV2 Celebrity Adrenaline Junkie with Jack Osbourne and Elijah Wood, this is the trip for those who want to experience the best of the best in their week’s holiday. We run this shorter rafting holiday for those wanting all the biggest and best rapids on the Zambezi River, plus some wonderful game viewing safari in Chobe National Park in Botswana. In addition to warm water rafting, you will experience expansive beach campsites, wonderful wildlife and a spectacular helicopter flight over Victoria Falls – read on as Africa delivers a feast…
Other trips similar to this you may be interested in, are our Mighty Zambezi 7 day trip, Zambezi Ultimate Adventure or our African Odyssey.

Itinerary & Map

Duration
8 days
Camping
3 nights
Hotel
4 nights

Arrive into Livingstone where you’ll be met by your Trip Leader and taken to the David Livingstone Safari Lodge. Late afternoon we will embark on a sunset cruise on the gorgeous Upper Zambezi, before returning to our hotel.

Not included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After a thorough safety talk and paddle instructions, we will start rafting from underneath Victoria Falls, ( not above as we do get asked ) one of “The Seven Wonders of the Natural World”. Today we will challenge rapids such as Star Trek, Stairway to Heaven and Devils Toilet Bowl…. are just a few.

Included: All meals

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

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

We portage the rafts around Lower Moemba. At Chabango Falls we leave our gear raft and portage the rafts and kayaks and run the amazing rapid, Ghostrider! Our helicopter will be waiting and will give you an amazing 20 minute flight through the gorge, as well as a flight over the the spectacular Victoria Falls. We overnight in a hotel and go out for dinner together, reflecting on a great day.

Included: All meals

Breakfast at your hotel and a short transfer by paved road to Chobe National Park in Botswana for your safari.

Included: All meals

Chobe National Park is famous for its huge herds of elephants as well as antelope , hippos, baboons and Africa’s symbol of strength, the lion.

Included: All meals

After a game drive and wholesome breakfast we return to Livingstone Airport in Zambia for our flight home.

Included: Breakfast

Dates & Prices

DatesDuration
Sunday 3 August 2025 - Sunday 10 August 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 10 August 2025 - Sunday 17 August 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 17 August 2025 - Sunday 24 August 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 24 August 2025 - Sunday 31 August 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 31 August 2025 - Sunday 6 September 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 14 September 2025 - Sunday 21 September 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 21 September 2025 - Sunday 28 September 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 5 October 2025 - Sunday 12 October 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 12 October 2025 - Sunday 19 October 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
Sunday 19 October 2025 - Sunday 26 October 20258 days£4350€5250$5850
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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.

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  • A pair of Chacos / Keens or similar sandals. (Sandals with a closed toe are ideal)
  • A pair of river shorts (longer leg length) shorts can be purchased from our online Water Shop.
  • A Swimming costume or bikini for ladies.
  • A rash vest (not cotton) or long sleeved top to wear under your personal flotation device.
  • A baseball cap for under the helmet to keep sun off – can be purchased from our online Water Shop.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Chums for fastening your sunglasses to your head – can be purchased on line or from your river crew.
  • 1 Litre Nalgene / Sigg or similar water bottle.
  • Carabiner for fastening water bottle to your boat.
  • Waterproof camera such as GoPro for the ‘action’ shots
  • Waterproof sunscreen and lip balm SPF30 minimum.

  • 2 Lightweight  neutral coloured long trousers.
  • 2 Lightweight tops – long sleeved shirt or t shirt.
  • 1 pair of Shorts.
  • Fleece jumper / sweatshirt.
  • Sarong.
  • Wide brimmed sun hat.
  • Underwear.
  • A 4-season sleeping bag for August departures, 3-season sleeping bag for September onwards. (Can be hired in advance)
  • Travel Pillow.
  • Light weight down jacket for August departures.
  • Flip flops for wearing around camp.
  • Thermal top and bottoms. (Good to sleep in)

  • 1 pair of light weight neutral coloured trousers
  • 1 long sleeved top or t shirt neutral coloured.
  • Fleece or jumper.
  • T shirt and shorts for day wear.
  • Light weight down jacket for August departures.
  • Wide brimmed sun hat.

  • 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 moisturizer.
  • Hand wipes and a small bottle of hand sanitiser.
  • Small pack towel.
  • Headlamp or head torch with spare batteries.
  • Any medication you may be taking.
  • Anti malarial medication.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Blister plasters.

  • Your favourite book/kindle or a journal for recording your river memories.
  • Sketchpad.
  • Binoculars.
  • Photographic or video equipment. We recommend a cleaning kit as sand gets everywhere.
  • Spare memory card.
  • Solar or portable charger.
  • Zip lock bags to keep valuables dry and sand free.
  • Rehydration tablets (Phizz, Nuun and O.R.S are easily available)
  • 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.

The Zambezi Blast rafting Reviews

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Amazing first time rafting trip

23rd March 2019

From the very beginning, this trip was very well organised and loads of fun and WBN went out of their way to help. They sorted out a trip to the devil’s Pool, an outstanding experience being right on the edge of Victoria falls. The sunset boat cruise of the Zambezi was a great way to get to know the rest of the group to.

As a first time rafter, I was slightly worried when I first saw the some of the rapids but after conquering rapid no. 5 and the guide’s fun and reassuring manner, any nerves were soon put to rest.

The river and rapids were amazing and the beaches we set up camp in the evening were like brilliant. The food that the guides managed to rustle up was far better than than I eat at home too.

The short safari in Botswana was superb. I have always associated Africa with safaris and wildlife so to combine the rafting and the safari ticked all the boxes for a dream trip.

Overall this trip was all I hoped for and more and can only say if you are thinking about this trip, go. It’s amazing.

Since completing this trip I have been on 2 further rafting trips with Water by Nature and they were both as good as this.

Simon Saunders

Rafting Perfection

18th February 2019

Every aspect of this trip was outstanding. The Zambezi itself is stunning and primordial with beautiful beaches to relax and sleep on, huge starry skies and, of course, the iconic Victoria Falls. The rapids are equally impressive: big, bouncy and awe-inspiring in parts. The WBN team had everything under control at all times whether it be on the river or the apres-rafting drinks and dinner. A genuine adventure without any sense of compromise.

The Botswana add-on complements the rafting very well – a great way to see a little of what you can sense around you as you float down the Zambezi. Accommodation is top-notch and the game viewing areas are uncrowded with spectacular views.

Couldn’t recommend this trip enough – just do it!

James Herbert

Quite possibly the best rafting outfitter in the world

18th December 2018

I went with Water by Nature on the 4 Day rafting trip on the Zambezi from Rapid #1 to Ghostrider rapid. During the time I was with the company everything was excellent. The guides were highly trained and professional. The porters were friendly and extremely helpful. The safety kayakers and rafters were always in position to help out (even though they were never needed).

The accommodations and food were great both on and off the river. I really appreciated the way that Water by Nature hired so many local people to help run the company. It definitely added much more of a cultural feel to have local stories and people with knowledge of the locations we were visiting.

Overall, I enjoyed this trip even more than I thought that I would. Everything was taken care of in an outstanding manner and everyone got the experience they wanted. Those that wanted to help out with portages, packing up, unpacking, etc. were more than welcome. Those that wanted to relax were never discouraged. It was a trip that was masterfully run in every aspect.

I also saw the difference in Water by Nature and the other local outfitters firsthand as I went rafting with another local company. The quality of safety especially was quite different between the two. Go with Water by Nature and you certainly won’t regret it.

Andrew Christ

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