Five Day/Four Nights Rafting Tour Camping on the Zambezi

Experience Zambezi Rafting: Embark on an exhilarating adventure through Batoka Gorge during peak seasons, where you'll glide over stunning rapids while enjoying exclusive activities like fishing, campfire gatherings, and engaging games.

Your Trip Leader Will Meet You a Day Before and Provide a Pre-Trip Briefing: Attire and Water Bottles

#DAY 1

- Pick-Up from Accommodation: Your trip leader will arrive at your accommodation to pick you up approximately one day prior to departure.

- Safety Briefing and Rafting Gear: Upon arrival, you will receive a thorough safety briefing and access to the necessary rafting equipment, including helmets, life jackets, and paddles.

- Exploring Victoria Falls: Spend an hour exploring various viewpoints and sites of Victoria Falls, offering insights into its stunning beauty and historical significance.

- Descending Gorge and Boarding Rafts: Proceed to the gorge, where you will board rafts equipped with paddles and learn essential paddling techniques and safety protocols.

- Rafting Downstream: Paddle downstream towards the falls, observing them from below. Enjoy swimming in the natural pool beneath Victoria Falls, followed by a brief relaxation period.

- Catch and Release Fishing: Engage in catch-and-release fishing, providing an opportunity to interact with wildlife while adhering to conservation guidelines.

- Guided Walk on Basalt Rocks: Take a guided walk across basalt rocks, allowing you to witness the falls from both Zambia and Zimbabwe sides, enhancing your understanding of their scale and magnificence.

- Lunch and Relaxation: Afterwards, enjoy a picnic lunch and take advantage of a relaxing 30-minute break, surrounded by the natural surroundings of Victoria Falls.

- Rapid Adventure: Begin your rafting journey with Class 5 rapids, including "Devil's Toilet Bowl," "Gullover Travelers," "Midnight Dinner," and the challenging Class 6 rapid known as "Commercial Suicide."

- Navigating Through Rapids: Navigate the last rapid, the "Gnashing Jaws of Death," ensuring safety and precision throughout the descent.

- Songwe Camp Arrival: Upon reaching Songwe Camp, relax and enjoy a refreshing cold local beer, marking the end of your first day.

- Evening Activities: Prepare for a memorable evening with a bonfire dinner, sharing stories and unwinding together under the starry skies.

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DAY 2

- Morning Activity: Start your day with a hearty breakfast, accompanied by coffee and tea. Then proceed to exciting rapids such as "Overland Truck Eater," "The Three Sisters," and "The Mother." Lunch breaks occur between these rapids.

- Afternoon Journey: After lunch, continue your journey for approximately 40 minutes, leading to Bobb Camp, situated below Rapid 21. Here, you can enjoy overnight camping amidst beautiful beaches and the possibility of sleeping under the stars.

- Final Day of Exploration: On the fourth day, prepare for a day brimming with adventure. Our route takes you through challenging narrows and exhilarating chimamba rapids, promising heart-pounding excitement and breathtaking scenery.

- Floating Lunch: In the afternoon, enjoy a delightful floating lunch at the upper and lower Moemba Falls, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of nature.

- Setting Up Camp: Finally, set up camp near the upper and lower Moemba Falls for the concluding night of your expedition.

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DAY 3

- Preparation for Final Day: Begin your day with a cup of coffee or tea and a hearty breakfast. Prepare for a thrilling rafting expedition through the challenging narrows and exhilarating chimamba rapids, which promise heart-pounding excitement and breathtaking scenery.

- Upper and Lower Moemba Falls: Settle in for the final night at the upper and lower Moemba Falls, where you have the option to set up camp for the final night. This strategic location provides a perfect balance of tranquility and breathtaking scenery, ensuring an amazing experience with the natural wonders surrounding you.

- Bonfire Traditions: On the fifth day, start with a cup of coffee and tea before enjoying a leisurely breakfast. Prepare for a memorable evening with a spectacular bonfire dinner, celebrating the culmination of your adventurous journey.

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DAY 4

- Nature's Wonders and Team Spirit: Kick off your day with a hearty breakfast, setting the perfect mood for the day’s activities. As the sun rises, painting the sky with hues of warmth, gather for a delightful floating lunch.

- Staying Overnight: After lunch, continue your journey for approximately 40 minutes, leading to Bobb Camp. Stay overnight here, nestled among the beautiful beaches and the opportunity to sleep under the stars along the Zambezi River.

- Bonfire Tradition: End your day with a splendid bonfire dinner, reflecting on the highlights of your expedition and strengthening bonds within the team.

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DAY 5

- Last Morning: Start your day with coffee and tea, followed by breakfast. Plan to raft to the dam site, saving lunch until after.