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White water kayaking
Another way to experience the incredible power of
the Zambezi below the Falls is to paddle the rapids
with seasoned white water kayakers.
After collecting your equipment, paddle, life jacket
and helmet at the top of the gorge, an easy walk
down the gorge to the Boiling Pot is made to begin
one of the world’s best kayaking experiences. Com-
prehensive safety training, briefing and a practice
session are provided to guests prior to the com-
mencement of their trip.
An experienced white water kayaker will steer the
kayak accompanying you through the rapids, with
your added support of course.
The trip is run in conjunction with a rafting trip for
added safety.
No previous experience is required
(See listing of specialized tour operators at the end
of this chapter)
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White water rafting
Considered one of the best stretches of commer-
cially operated river in the world, within the infamous
Batoka Gorge provides one of the most intense
white water rafting experiences on the planet. Its 23
rapids offer the adrenaline junkie a wild roller coaster
ride along a route carved throughout the land by the
Great Zambezi River. Trips begin from just below
the falls near the Boiling Pot. Half-day, full-day or
two-day trips are available. When the river is high,
(during the Rainy Season) only the final 13 rapids
can experienced. As the water subsides (during the
Dry Season), all 23 rapids become navigable. Most
of the rapids are graded category 4 and 5 (out of a
maximum rating of 6), but fortunately, the majority of
rapids are not “technical” to run and can be enjoyed
by everyone. However, be prepared to flip over and
find yourself in the water more than once or twice!
The river guides will shout you safety instructions
and commands to tell you what to do. You are an
active participant and therefore responsible for how
successfully you run the rapids. Guides handle flips
of the raft very well, and will always bring you back
safely into the boat. The boat is always accompanied
by a professional white water kayaker who helps
with the run and with picking up “swimmers” who
have fallen out of the raft.
The climb down into and out of the gorge to at the
beginning and end of your rafting adventure is prob-
ably the most strenuous part of the rafting experi-
ence. There is also an option to fly out of the gorge
by helicopter, at an extra cost, which combines a
beautiful aerial view of the gorges.
(See listing of specialized tour operators at the end
of this chapter)
ADVENTURE ACTIVITY TOUR OPERATORS:
Bushtracks Africa
P O Box 60719
Livingstone
Tel: +260-213-323232
Fax: +260-213-324434
victoiafalls@bushtracksafrica.com
www.bushtracksafrica.com
www.gotothevictoriafalls.com