Category: RIVER

White Water Rafting in Victoria Falls is a mile-long curtain of water that stretches across the glistening basalt rock, erupts into spray, and then thunders into the canyons below.

The walls of basalt rock that capture the mighty Zambezi form one of the significant river corridors of the world. This is the domain of the Nyaminyami, the River God of the Tonga people and is the ‘highway’ for our rafts.

All guests will be collected from their respective hotels or accommodation and taken to The Lookout Café for their briefing. Do not bring valuables with you. Please leave all valuables, jewellery and passports at your accommodation for safekeeping. We provide a safekeeping facility at check-in, where valuables can be left at your own risk.

Wild Horizon White Water Rafting & Riverboarding

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Clients can choose between an “oar boat” and a “paddle boat”. An “our boat” is controlled and manoeuvred by the guide using “12-foot-long” oars from the middle of the raft. Guests are seated in the front and rear of the raft and hold on to the safety line around the perimeter.

A “paddle boat” requires the passengers to actively assist the guide in manoeuvring the raft through the rapids and the calm stretches; they are seated around the perimeter of the boat and all paddle but do not hold onto the safety line.

The walk in and out of the gorge is steep and rocky. The walkout is approximately 750 feet to the top of the gorge and requires a reasonable degree of fitness. There are cold beers, soft drinks and water on top of the gorge for guests.

Minimum Age 15 years

Sunset Cruise

The Zambezi River Cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Zambezi River. There are great photo opportunities against often-spectacular African sunsets.

Flocks of birds skim the waterline as the sun sets behind the African skyline. Clients may have the opportunity to see various games, including hippos, crocodiles, and elephants, and enjoy the many different bird species. The Sunset river cruise is very popular and includes finger snacks, beer, wine, local spirits and soft drinks. Transfers from all Victoria Falls hotels within a 5km radius of the jetty are included in the rate.

Standard Cruise $40 plus park fees – serves local beers and spirits
Zambezi Royal – Luxury Cruise with hot snacks, imported wines, cocktails and imported beers and spirits –

 

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Cruises

When the sun hangs brightly in the blue sky and shards of light bounce across the surface of the river, few experiences are more pleasurable than an afternoon spent on the Zambezi.

Our vessels’ luxurious and spacious design welcomes a cool breeze to blow away the afternoon heat and ensures that guests can leisurely roam around the boat to admire the scenery from every angle. Indulge in a light lunch and refreshments on board while admiring the bold displays of an untouched natural landscape. The lunch cruise includes beers, soft drinks, local spirits, wine and water, and a finger lunch, according to the menu below.

 

Wild Horizons - Zambezi Royal Cruise

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Horse Riding Safari /  Walking Safari / Wildlife Conservation Safari / Elephant Sanctuary Safari / Birding Safari / Flying Fox / White Water Rafting / Victoria Falls Canopy Tour / Chobe National Park Day Out / Gorge Swing / Victoria Falls Bike Tour / Canoeing in the Zambezi  / Helicopter Flight / Zambezi Game Drive / Art Safari / Siduli Hide Game Viewing / 

Let the tip of your paddle skim the surface of the water, and watch as shards of light bounce off the waves like excited children.

Canoeing on the Zambezi brings you one step closer to the singing waters of the Zambezi as you rely on the ache in your arms to drive your exploration of the converging channels. Birds and animals spill from the National Park onto the banks of the Zambezi, and for the duration of the canoeing safari, you share a lifeline with them.

The smooth and solid bottom of the canoe sits between you and the tigerfish, bream, crocodile, and hippo as the stream sweeps you through a natural paradise. Canoeing on the Zambezi is a fun-filled activity for the whole family!

Overnight Canoeing Safari

Clients are collected at 1600 hours and take an hour and a half-game drive (25km) into the Zambezi National Park in an open vehicle to arrive at our riverside camp. (See accommodation) before sunset for dinner and drinks.

The following day starts with a full English breakfast. The guide will then give a thorough briefing, covering the conditions of the river, rapids, canoeing instruction, safety and general information. Finally, you will be asked to sign an indemnity form.

The day is spent canoeing (18 km) downstream, running slight grade one and two rapids, exploring channels and watching bird and game. The Kandahar Rapids are run on this day. A picnic lunch is served on the mainland or an island.

Cold soft drinks, mineral water and beers are served at the take-out point at the end of the day, and clients are back in Victoria Falls around 1430 hours.

Two Days & One Night Canoeing Safari

Guests are collected from Victoria Falls Town at approximately 0700 hours.

Clients take a one and a half hours game drive (50 km) in an open vehicle into the Zambezi National Park to the launch site.

A continental breakfast is served, and the guide will give a thorough briefing, covering the conditions of the river and rapids, canoeing instruction, safety and general information. Clients will be asked to sign an indemnity form.

The first day is spent canoeing 18 km downstream, running small grade one and two rapids, exploring channels and bird and game viewing. The Sansimba Rapids are run on day one.

A picnic lunch is served on the mainland or an island.

Clients will canoe into camp on the afternoon of the first day.

Camping equipment, drinks and dinner are all included.

After English breakfast, the second day is spent canoeing another 18 km downstream, including the Kandahar Rapids.

The scenery, channels and rapids on both respective days are very different. Cold soft drinks, mineral water & beers are served at the take-out point on the last day.

Clients have transferred the short distance back to Victoria Falls and arrive at their Hotels at about 1600 hours.

Two Days & Two Nights Canoeing Safari

Guests are collected from Victoria Falls Town at 1600 hours and take an hour (25km) game drive into the National Park in an open vehicle before having dinner and drinks at our riverside camp. *Note there is no canoeing on day 1.

A full English breakfast is served in the morning before an hour game drive upstream to the launch point.

The guide will give a thorough briefing, covering the conditions of the river and rapids, canoeing instruction, safety and general information. Clients will be asked to sign an indemnity form.

The second day is spent canoeing 18 km downstream, running small grade one and two rapids, exploring channels and bird and game viewing. This day includes the Sansimba rapids.

A picnic lunch is served on the mainland or an island.

Clients will arrive at camp on the second day’s afternoon for tea. Camping equipment, drinks and dinner are all included.

In the morning, a full English breakfast is served, after which the clients board their canoes, and the second day is spent canoeing another 18 km downstream to the Falls, including the Kandahar Rapids.

The scenery, channels and rapids on both respective days are very different. Cold soft drinks, mineral water & beers are served at the end of the third day.

Clients have transferred a short distance to Victoria Falls and arrived at about 1430 hours.

CHECK-OUT OTHER ACTIVITIES

Horse Riding Safari /  Walking Safari / Wildlife Conservation Safari / Elephant Sanctuary Safari / Birding Safari / Flying Fox / White Water Rafting / Victoria Falls Canopy Tour / Zambezi River Cruise  / Chobe National Park Day Out / Gorge Swing / Victoria Falls Bike Tour / Canoeing in the Zambezi  / Helicopter Flight / Zambezi Game Drive / Art Safari / Siduli Hide Game Viewing /Zipline