Zambezi Rafting with Safari (Optional)

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2024 - September 14 - 20 | 07 - 09 Days

Option A - USD 3450 + 5% GST

Rapid Class: 1-4

Difficulty: ModerateActive trips involving hiking over reasonable terrain, within vehicular access, upto elevations less than 4000 meters, or trips with long walking days, multiple rafting days, wilderness camping. Includes more demanding whitewater trips with Class III rapids.

Group Size: 8-16 persons

The Amazing Africa Experience
Victoria Falls, Livingstone Adventures, Zambezi White Water Rafting & South Luangwa, here are a couple of the 1000 places to see before you die!

The Victoria Falls is where the wide Zambezi River simply drops some 100 meters into a narrow gorge. The Falls lie across the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Called “Mosi-oa-Tunya”, (the smoke that thunders) in the local language the Falls are one of the seven wonders of the world and when you first come to Zambia, Livingstone is must visit destination. We use two full days to rest, relax, and take in the sights, sounds and smells of Africa adventure. You can choose to go visit the Devils Pool at the edge of Victoria Falls, walk with the lions, do the Vic Falls tour, abseil, leap off God’s Swing, try out the zip line, or jump off 111 meters from a bridge over the mighty Zambezi ! A sunset cruise on the Zambezi is certainly a must-do.

From here we get into our rafts and practice paddling techniques before we paddle across rapid 1. Here we have the option to carry the rafts up over a few rocks and float around in the “Boiling Pot” directly beneath Victoria Falls, the best start to any raft trip in the world. We run rapid after rapid such as the Midnight Diner, Gulliver’s Travels and the Mother where we can have a wonderful riverside banquet lunch whilst watching other rafts come through, Oblivion!

We spend nights on the river, camping and sampling sundowners, a fantastic barbeque (vegetarian options are available) and a homemade apple crumble for dessert. Fall asleep in your tent or under the stars in your million star hotel. Three days are spent running the best of the Zambezi. As the gorge opens out we see the occasional crocodile and see our last (and best) rapids of the trip, Chamamba and Upper Moemba. On our way out, we pass stunning villages such as Mukuni Village and Songwe.

We move into a whole new dimension now!! When you visit the Chobe National Park, you will never forget the first glimpse of the dazzling, deep blue Chobe River, as it winds its way through sandy terrain, small towns, lush floodplains, dense forests of cathedral mopane trees, and endless broadleaf woodlands. The park is named after this majestic river that protects 10.700 km² of the northern Kalahari desert, providing ensuing wilderness and a game density that is steadily remarkable.

Spending 3 days at the reserve make it a heady combination after running the wild Zambezi.

DAYS 1-4

  • Day 1

The Victoria Falls is where the wide Zambezi River simply drops some 100 meters into a narrow
gorge. The Falls lie across the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Called “Mosi-oa-Tunya”, (the
smoke that thunders) in the local language the Falls are one of the seven wonders of the world
and when you first come to Zambia. Livingstone is must visit destination.
Arrival into Livingstone and met by your guide and taken to your accommodation. Afternoon sunset Cruise and pre-departure meeting where we hand out equipment. Later in the evening at about 7 pm our river trip leader will pop into the hotel and pass out your dry bags and equipment and give you a rundown of your trip, what to pack, what to expect and introduce the guides.

  • Day 2

Day of leisure in Livingstone. Plenty of activities to choose from. Today you get to choose ONE free activity from, Bungy jump, Livingstone Island, Walk with Rhinos. Additional activities can be arranged at an additional cost.

Included: Dinner

  • Day 3

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.

DAYS 4-7

  • Day 4

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 5

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 6

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! We hike out of the gorge to our waiting vehicle with cold drinks. We overnight in our lodge and go out for dinner together, reflecting on a great day.
Included: All meals

  • Day 7

Breakfast at your lodge depart for airport or continue on the amazing mobile safari with a short transfer by paved road to Chobe National Park in Botswana for your safari.
Included: All meals

DAYS 7-9

Option B: 3 day Post Rafting Safari in ZAMBEZI
  • Day 7

Breakfast at your lodge and a short transfer by paved road to Chobe National Park in Botswana for your safari.
Included: All meals

  • Day 8

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

  • Day 9

After a wholesome breakfast we return to Livingstone Airport in Zambia for our flight home.
Included: Breakfast

Exclusions:
  • Sleeping bag
  • Flights not included in the above-mentioned cost
  • Any transfers or meals outside of itinerary
  • Bottled water
  • Items of personal clothing
  • Expenses of any personal nature (laundry / phone calls / alcohol / cigarettes / insurance / camera fee / etc.)
  • Any expense incurred due to force of nature such as landslides, bad weather or reasons beyond our control
  • Tips & gratuities (we recommend 5-10% of your trip cost- to be distributed among the team) – personal choice
  • Travel & cancellation insurance

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