Zambezi River Adventure: Full-day Whitewater Rafting Experience in Batoka Gorge

Embark on an exhilarating full-day whitewater rafting adventure on the Zambezi River in Batoka Gorge. Conquer class V and IV rapids, enjoy spectacular views, and indulge in a delicious lunch!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Livingstone - 1 Pick Up from Your Hotel:*
    Begin your Zambezi River rafting adventure with a convenient pick-up service from your hotel, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free start to the day.
  1. Transfer to the Starting Point:
    Enjoy a comfortable transfer to the starting point of your rafting expedition, where the anticipation for the thrilling…
What's Included
  • Transfer to and from your Hotel / place of residence
  • Soft drinks and mineral water
  • Lunch
  • Photo and Video
  • Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Visa (if applicable)
Additional Information

As you navigate through the breathtaking Batoka Gorge, prepare to be thrilled by the challenge of mastering 25 exhilarating rapids, each promising an unforgettable adrenaline rush regardless of the season. Maano Adventures is dedicated to ensuring an unparalleled rafting experience on the Zambezi, whether it’s the refreshing breezes of spring or the…

Location
Livingstone
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Martinmy8405cw
Aug 1, 2025
Great experience - 2h rafting. Rapide 15-25. 17km. 112usd. Great team. Good support. All according to plan. Stunning environment. Had a good time
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Pathfinder723417
Aug 1, 2025
Wonderful - My trip to Zambezi rafting experience was quite exciting and fun. I was scared to go, but the crew made it so easy and funny. I had great time.
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Inutilec
Aug 1, 2025
Absolutely unforgettable experience on the Zambezi! - Wow — what an epic day! This rafting trip on the Zambezi was one of the most incredible experiences we've ever had. From start to finish, the entire team was just amazing: super professional, warm, attentive, and hilarious. We felt safe, well looked after, and totally pumped the entire time. A huge shout-out to Stanley, our guide, who was an absolute legend. He had the perfect mix of knowledge, humor, and calm confidence that made the whole adventure even more special. We learned so much, laughed a lot, and pushed our limits in the best way possible. The river itself? Just insane — powerful rapids, breathtaking views, and at times it honestly felt like we were in a movie. We saw and did things we'll be talking about for years. If you're even remotely considering doing this — DO IT. This team will take you on a wild, beautiful, and totally unforgettable ride. 10/10 recommend!
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Finleyc118
Aug 1, 2025
Would highly recommend these guys! - First time doing white water rafting on the Zambezi. The experience was amazing along with the great guys that run it. They accommodated to all our needs, going above and being in giving us a fun time. Not only was it an enjoyable experience, but we like we were in good hands. Would highly recommend these guys!
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Jamesaf4928ca
Aug 1, 2025
White Water Rafting Experience - The team was unbelievable, and was such an amazing experience. I would highly recommend Maano Adventures to all interested parties.
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Z8941gbkarenc
Jul 24, 2025
- Top experience! Full control over all rapids thanks to DE professionalism of DE organization/captain. Also beautiful nature with volcanic rock. Very special. Short tuss EN stop on a pearly white beach and finish with tasty sandwich lunch. Highly recommended!!
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Tilkenspauline
Jul 24, 2025
Super great experience! - We had a wonderful half day rafting on the Zambezi river! The crew had a lot of experience, especially our guide Stan The Man. He made us feel save and gave interesting information about the environment. Would 100% recommend!
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276georgiea
Jul 21, 2025
Loved it! - We had so much fun! The rapids were awesome and Stan, Abraham and Sadias were incredible! They very obviously love what they do and their passion made it so much fun! All transfers across the border were included which was very helpful, make sure you have a double entry Zimbabwe VISA, if coming from that side. If want to experience the Zambezi river with a local Zambian company, cannot recommend this enough!
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Sandypt7758gk
Jul 30, 2025
Shameful - Our Zambezi rafting experience was quite exciting and fun as a group, despite the very long steep hike down and even more precarious hike back up. However, our overall experience was tainted. 6 people costing £720.. Accepted. An enthusiastic Maano team greeted us, Once kitted up it quickly became clear that the focus was on upselling videos and photos. We hesitantly agreed to pay €80 for this. Also, “You give us a Big Tip if we look after you “ was mentioned a number of times. After a light refreshment the mood had changed, and it was clear that it was tip time.. We gave €50. Cash..feeling quite awkward and under pressure to pay. As soon as we got off the truck back in Livingston we were asked to pay for the media package.. so €80 in cash was handed over. Feeling deflated.. we then found out that the media package was included in the main cost!! We did not receive the video or photos So after numerous messages to the MD Enock Ladisi and 3 weeks later he sent them over. He also promised to refund the €80..Still Waiting..Excuses all the way. Clearly this is a side line Scam to get more money out of punters. The upselling in this way is misleading and unacceptable, especially in a tourism Industry that relies heavily on Trust and Word of mouth from holiday makers who are looking for Adventure Try other rafting companies as an alternative option.. We are hoping The MD will stick to his overdue promise and refund us the €80… .
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863chrissyp
Jul 28, 2025
All they want is your money!!! - While the actual white water rafting on the Zambezi River was an incredible and thrilling experience, the way this company handled the booking and extras completely ruined it for us. We were charged an additional $80 USD for photos and videos, despite being told (after the fact) that this was already included in our original booking price. This detail was buried in the booking confirmation and certainly not made clear to us at the time. To make things worse, the photos and videos weren’t even sent to us until we chased them multiple times. We’ve since requested a refund for the $80 overcharge, but after several follow-ups, we’ve still not received our money back. It’s incredibly disappointing to feel like we were taken advantage of — it seems like a clear scam to squeeze more money out of tourists. The river is world-class, but sadly the company’s ethics are not. Avoid unless you want to be overcharged and ignored. Use a different company
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From $170
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).