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Friends celebrating the final night of a Zambezi Expedition with drinks at a riverside campsite

Zambezi River Expedition – Multi-Day Rafting & Camping Adventures

Embark on a world-class multi-day white-water rafting expedition on the Zambezi River, combining powerful rapids, iconic moments beneath Victoria Falls, and remote riverside camping deep within the gorge. This expertly guided adventure is designed for guests seeking raw wilderness, adrenaline, and comfort in equal measure.

 

Operating Season

 

These expeditions operate from August through the first week of January, subject to safe and suitable water levels on the Zambezi River.

 

Pre-Trip Preparation

 

On the evening prior to departure, our senior rafting guide will meet guests at their lodge or hotel to conduct a detailed pre-trip briefing, advise on what to bring, distribute dry bags if required, and answer any final questions. Guests may bring their own sleeping bags and dry bags (optional).

 

Included Services & Logistics

 

  • All camping equipment provided

  • Snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, and all meals, including lunch, dinner, and breakfast the following morning

  • Alcoholic beverages included during the expedition

  • Professional rafting guides with full safety support

  • Minimum booking requirement: 2 guests

 

Media Coverage

 

  • Complimentary photos and videos are included on Day 1 only

  • Full-expedition media coverage can be arranged in advance upon request

 

Option 1: 1 Night / 2 Days

 

Overnight: Rapid 10 GNASHING JAWS OF DEATH

Take-out: Rapid 25

 

Day 1

 

  • Activities as per Day 1 overview

  • Afternoon rafting to Rapid 10 

  • Riverside camp setup

  • Dinner and overnight at camp

 

 

Day 2

 

  • Breakfast at camp

  • Rafting from Rapid 10 to Rapid 25

  • Final hike out of the gorge

  • Transfer back to Livingstone or Victoria Falls

 

Option 2: 1 Night / 2 Days

 

Overnight: Rapid 21  or Rapid 25

Take-out: Lower Moemba

 

Day 1

 

  • Full Day 1 experience, including paddling to the pool beneath Victoria Falls

  • Continued rafting through challenging rapids

  • Camp setup at Rapid 21 or Rapid 25

  • Dinner and overnight

 

 

Day 2

 

  • Breakfast at camp

  • Rafting the lower section of the Zambezi

  • Take-out at Lower Moemba

  • Return transfer to town

 

Option 3: 2 Nights / 3 Days

 

Overnights: Rapid 10 & Rapid 25

Take-out: Lower Moemba

 

Day 1

 

  • Full Day 1 experience

  • Camp and overnight at Rapid 10

 

Day 2

 

  • Breakfast at camp

  • Rafting through classic Zambezi big-water rapids

  • Lunch on the river

  • Camp and overnight at Rapid 25

 

Day 3

 

  • Breakfast

  • Final rafting stretch to Lower Moemba

  • Take-out and transfer back

 

 

Option 4: 3 Nights / 3.5 Days

 

Overnights: Rapid 10, Rapid 21, Lower Camp

Take-out: Lower Moemba

 

Day 1

 

  • Full Day 1 experience

  • Camp and overnight at Rapid 10

 

Day 2

 

  • Breakfast

  • Rafting deeper into the gorge

  • Lunch on the river

  • Camp and overnight at Rapid 21

 

 

Day 3

 

  • Breakfast

  • Rafting the lower Zambezi section

  • Lunch en route

  • Camp and overnight at Lower Camp near Moemba

 

Day 4 (Half Day)

 

  • Early breakfast

  • Final rafting section

  • Take-out at Lower Moemba

  • Transfer back to Livingstone or Victoria Falls

 

What’s Included

 

  • Professional rafting guides and safety kayakers

  • All rafting and camping equipment

  • All meals during the expedition

  • Transfers to and from the river

  • National park and river fees

 

What to Bring

 

  • Lightweight clothing and river shoes

  • Sun protection

  • Personal items and medication

  • Valid passport and visa (if applicable), especially for guests crossing from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

 

A true Zambezi expedition, operating seasonally and carefully planned around river conditions to deliver a safe, exhilarating, and unforgettable adventure beneath Victoria Falls.

 

1 Night / 2 Days

Take-out at Rapid 25: USD 275 per person

Take-out at Lower Moemba: USD 315 per person

 

2 Nights / 3 Days

Camping at Rapids 10 & 25

Take-out at Lower Moemba: USD 430 per person

 

3 Nights / 3.5 Days

Camping at Rapids 10, 21 & Lower Moemba

Final take-out at Lower Moemba: USD 500 per person

 

Notes (optional to include):

 

All prices are per person

Minimum booking: 2 guests

Includes professional rafting guides, safety equipment, meals, drinks, and camping gear

Operates seasonally depending on Zambezi River water levels

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