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I have white water rafted in Italy, Albania, Slovenia, Iceland and Nepal. The Zambezi River was the best I have ever done. I can't recommend it enough. I also recommend Wild Horizons.

100% amazing. Every single aspect of the days adventure was simply fantastic. The briefing, the guides friendliness and helpfulness, the actual rafting, the walk out and how the guides helped those who needed it, the lunch, the people who were on the trip. The fun!!!! Absolutely the best adventure we've had in Zimbabwe. We booked through Shearwater - that I wouldn't recommend as they don't run it anymore, WH do it and so should have gone direct. Well done WH

What an incredible day!! We got picked up from our accom and taken to the meeting point (Lookout cafe). There we got a run-down and instructions on what was going to happen. It took an hour in an open truck to get to the site, loved seeing everything tho!! Next we walked down to the river, which took approx 45min, it’s rocky and you have to be sure footed!! Jumped in the raft with a family from the UK, got lessons and off we went!! Absolutely looooved it, every second of it! There were 3 other rafts near us, people from each raft, including ours, fell out! The water however was not ice cold like we imagined, wasn’t too bad at all given it is winter here! Next….the hike back up the side of the canyon….not easy AT ALL. It took us (mid-50’s in good health) to get back up to the top, exhausting, hot, hard damned work. When we finally got to the top we had a lovely lunch and drinks, then jumped back in the truck and headed back, of course it’s a diff way as we were at a diff part of the canyon. Dropped off directly at our accom. Had a shower, scrubbed very dirty shoes then rapidly fell asleep 😂😂. I would happily do it again but this time would train on a step-climber for sometime beforehand. I can’t feel my thighs or arse today 😂😂

The rafting was great fun, and very exhilarating. The staff were great. Felt very safe due to the equipment and the staff in the boat and in support boats. Be prepared for a steep climb in and out of the gorge to get to the river, but it's worth it. We bought the photo's and they were good value, some great shots reminding us of good memories.

It was certainly one of the BEST things to do at Vic Falls without a doubt. Good points: - The white water rafting itself was exhilarating! A huge adrenaline rush a really fun activity to do with friends! - Our guide, Stuart was GREAT! We really trusted him and he made us feel safe throughout. - Food was good and all safety equipment provided. Bad points: - When we signed up the Look Up, the lady at the counter was very unfriendly and cold. Not welcoming at all. Worse still, she didn’t put our booking into the system. - The next day we waited 1.5 hours to be picked up. We called 4 times before they found our booking and apologised for overlooking us and then took another 44 mins to find the house we were staying at. - the briefing about the activity was minimal - no information on duration or about the HUGE 600 m climb at the end. - we thought the activity was the whole day and would finish at 4pm, and then it ended at 1pm.

Our family of 4 - kids 23 & 16 had such an amazing day going down the Zambezi River with 12 different rapids; flipped on one (bit scary) & all scrambled back on; some free swimming with the current. Such a memorable day and very steep walk down & up to rafts !

It was a thrilling experience riding the rapids of the almighty Zambezi River. Fantastic highly recommended. Complimentary lunch was provided with beer and soft drinks was offered after activity. Guides were super helpful and kind. The only word of caution that unless you in really good shape the hike out of the gorge is grueling and will leave you exhausted.

We had an awesome experience! The team is highly professional. They insisted on maximal safety and security while not forgetting to make sure we had a lot of fun.

I have rafted numerous times and this was right up there with the best of them. Our guide was excellent and very funny the way he described the rapids and we had a great group who paddled hard so we stayed in the boat!! Stunning scenery and the best fun.

My first time rafting experience and surely not the last. It’s full of adrenaline and teamwork. The guides were on spot with safety and communication, very experienced in the river and very friendly. Definitely recommended. Also one of the best value for money activities in Victoria Falls Town, without a doubt.

Incredible experience! Just take into account the Really Though Hiking after rafting, with super high temperatures and killing sun. If I had to make it again I would choose shockwaves as they’re starting at the boiling pot including rapid #1, meanwhile we started in #2 with shearwaters, they simply skipped the beginning that is the most beautiful view without any explanation

Rafting from rapids 11 to 23. The descent is very steep and complex, training done very well. The risk of turning around or falling into the water is high. In fact, one of the most complex happened to us at 16. The level of the rapids ranges from 2 to 5. So I recommend it to people in good physical shape. We got really scared and drank a lot of water, but overall it was fun, it's an adrenaline-pumping experience. The uphill return much more feasible than the descent. The work behind this experience is so much, so many people work and struggle. The delicious and typical lunch. I do not give 5 stars because they should inform more in the office about the risk and difficulty level of rapids.

Having previously rafted from the Zambian side, albeit a long time ago, I was keen to give it a go from the Zim side too. The organisation was excellent. Good briefing at the Lookout Cafe, before being taken into the park to the launch point. Be aware that the route to the launch site is steep and requires the use of ladders. In my view, this adds to the experience. The rafting was just as I remembered, except that we each had a paddle, and we were accompanied by three amazing kayakers who were there to ensure our safety. We were given clear instructions on how we would progress through the rapids, and what to do in the event of a capsize, and then went through rapid #1 at the bottom of Vic Falls. There were three rafts, two from Wild Horizons, and one from Shearwater, but they worked together as one, to make sure that everyone was safe, and we travelled down the river together. You will get wet. You will probably end up in the river at some point. It can be a bit scary at times, but be assured that the team know what they are doing. But most of all, it’s great fun, and you will have the best time. The climb out of the gorge at the end is tough. It will take you about 20 mins non-stop, on very steep rocky trails and home made wooden ladders. It’s worth it though, as at the end you’ll get food and a cold beer. Thank you to the team for one of the best days in my life.

Had the best time rafting!! James was so funny and kept us well informed so we knew what to do and when. Highly recommend! The walk out of the gorge is very tough so appropriate footwear!! The guides are so lovely, they stay with the slowest in the group (me on this occasion) and are so kind. They don’t make you feel like you have to rush and they give you plenty of breaks and water. Thank you James for an amazing experience and one I will remember forever!

Shearwater rafting by far the best company out there on the river! Had a amazing time with them, highly recommend this activity

Spent several days in Vic Falls doing trips with Wild Horizons (Flying Fox, Falls Tour, and Zambezi rafting). Cannot say enough good things about this world-class company. Everywhere we encountered the staff – checking in, doing the activities, guides that accompanied us) the service was helpful, friendly, informative, and highly professional. Having been a guide myself, I recognized the highly detailed procedures used to ensure everyone was utmost safe and cared for, and the equipment is all in excellent condition and carefully maintained. In particular, the day trip on the Zambezi was incredible. The Trip Lead, Sugar, and his crew of highly skilled boatmen (rafts and kayaks) are the utmost professionals. Everyone involved made sure all guests felt safe and happy while also having a blast on some of the best whitewater in the world. The team are trained paramedics in many cases and take safety extremely seriously, not something I have always observed when rafting around the world. I only wish I could come right back and do a multi-day trip, but maybe next year!