Adventure & Adrenaline

The Zambezi below Victoria Falls is famed for some of the world’s most exciting commercial white-water. Guided rafts take you through powerful rapids between steep gorge walls, with plenty of splashes and rests in calm pools in between. Water levels change with the seasons, which affects which rapids can be run and how intense the trip is. A guide briefs you on safety and paddling, and previous experience is not required for most runs.

Fall towards the Zambezi from the Victoria Falls Bridge, which spans the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, in one of the most famous jumps in the world. The drop is roughly 111 metres, with the falls and gorge as your backdrop. Trained staff handle the harness and equipment, and participants are weighed and briefed beforehand. Age and weight limits apply, and you will need your passport because the bridge sits between the Zimbabwe and Zambia border posts. The jump can be reached from either side. It is a short moment of terror and a lifetime of bragging rights.

If bungee is too much, try a gentler way to feel the drop. Gorge swings send you in a huge arc across the Batoka Gorge, while zip lines carry you across the canyon at speed with views of the bridge and the river below. Both are run with full safety gear and trained staff and suit a wide range of ages and abilities. Combos are available, and these activities pair well with a falls tour.

Jet boats race along the Zambezi’s gorges, spinning and skimming through rapids with the cliffs rising on both sides. It is a fast, wet, thrilling ride that suits those who want excitement without the physical effort of rafting. Pilots are experienced and life jackets are provided. Trips are short and easy to fit into a Victoria Falls day.