Whitewater Rafting, Zambia
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Considered one of the best stretches of commercially run river in the world, the Batoka Gorge provides one of the most intense sensory thrills imaginable. Its 23 whitewater rapids and striking scenery deep within the sheer black cliffs afford the adrenaline junkie a wild roller-coaster ride along a route carved over millennia by the Great Zambezi.
The rapids are run in large rubber rafts launched from just below the Falls. You can do a half day trip, full day or two day. When the river is high, from March to July, only the last 13 rapids can be attempted. As the water subsides, from June to February, all 23 are navigable. If you are keen for the ultimate thrill then a multi-day trip along the Zambezi offers the ultimate experience.
After a full day of white water rafting the Zambezi,  you can set up camp in the Batoka Gorge and listen to the wildlife, gaze into the campfire and down a few cold drinks before you settle in for the night. Rise to a big breakfast, and the crazy adventure starts again! Perfect for a group (4+ persons) traveling together. Overnight camps are on sandy beaches on the river’s edge, deep within the Batoka Gorge.
If you would like more information about whitewater rafting in the rapids of the Zambezi River, please call Zambia Tourism Agency at +260 211 229087 or email at info@zambia.travel
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