Spend 3 days & 2 nights under the beautiful African stars inside the Batoka Canyon of the Zambezi River on its white sand beaches. Beginning the adventure with the Shockwave trademark start off point” SWIM BELOW THE FALLS”, our 3 days trip you cover a distance of about 65km approximately 30km per day. White Water Rafting on the Zambezi River is an absolute gem of a trip - featuring big white water, and spectacular African scenery! One of the many highlights is bobbing around at the base of the magnificent Victoria Falls - definitely one of the more dramatic places on this planet to begin a 3 day river adventure. Camp to the refreshing breeze of the Zambezi River and enjoy meals on a complete bush cuisine.
The first part of any rafting experience is very much a learning exercise followed by Swimming Under The Spry Of The Victoria Falls, however today there is no gradual build up; Depending on the water level this 26km stretch on day one is by far the wildest section of river that will be covered.This trip including many class 4 and 5 rapids. Some of the rapids on day one include Morning Glory, Stairway to Heaven, Land of The Giants, and The Devil's Toilet Bowl . We will reach our beach campsite at rapid #21 at about 4 pm.
We rise as the sun illuminates the towering walls above, to the smell of bacon and eggs on the fire. Then, with all the equipment once more stowed securely for the voyage down stream, and a long day ahead of us , we cast off into a world of exhilarating action and scenes of remarkable beauty. We will have sleep near Moemba Falls rapid at our nice sand beach camp.
It starts with portaging around Moemba Falls which is a class 6 rapid. We will then raft 2 rapids before we arrive at the Dam site around 11 am where we will have the second portage then start that long walk to the top of the canyon ice cold soft drinks and beers will be waiting. Our lunch will served on our way back to town which will take about two hours drive.
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls