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River Information:
At 2,574km in length, the Zambezi is the fourth-longest river in Africa. Starting in Zambia the Zambezi flows through Angola, along the boundaries of Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Cutting through Mozambique, it finally empties its mighty mouth into the Indian Ocean.
The Zambezi's most spectacular feature is Victoria Falls, the world's largest waterfalls. Other notable falls include the Chavuma Falls at the border between Zambia and Angola, and Ngonye Falls, near Sioma in Western Zambia.
Two dams can be found along the Zambezi: Kariba in Zimbabwe, which provides hydro-electric power to Zimbabwe and Zambia; and Cahora Bassa in Mozambique, which provides power to South Africa.
White Water Rafting in the Zambezi River:
The Batoka Rapids
White Water Rafting on the Zambezi River in Victoria Falls has been classified by the British Canoe Union as Grade 5 - "extremely difficult, long and violent rapids, steep gradients, big drops and pressure areas". This is a high volume, pool-drop river with little exposed rock either in the rapids or in the pools below the rapids.
The Batoka rapids below Victoria Falls were run in a raft for the first time in March 198.
- SafPar was one of the first commercial rafting operations in the early 90's and has established itself as the leading whitewater outfit in Zambia: first in safety, gear, river guides and back-up.
- The company also pioneered river-boarding on the Zambezi and is recognized as the top kayaking outfit on the Zambian shoreline at Victoria Falls.
- The Zambezi Waterfront located 4km upstream of the falls is the official base from which we conduct our rafting, kayaking and riverboarding operations.
- Rafting is run on both the Zimbabwean and Zambian shorelines - be sure that you're planning accommodation and other activities on the same side to avoid extra visa/transfer costs.
We offer half and full day trips plus multi-day expeditions and a range of adventure combinations.
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The company uses some of the finest equipment on the market to ensure that the trip is a safe and enjoyable one. Rafts are purchased from Ark in South Africa and are the tried and tested river rafts required for the Zambezi River.
America's Cup high flotation life jackets and Protec safety helmets are issued to clients before the day's rafting.
Wet suits are provided and usually used by clients during the colder months (June/July).
We supply all camping equipment, tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, dry bags, etc. on our multi-day trips and expeditions.
Clients need to bring shorts, T-shirts, costume, shoes, towel and tracksuit for the evenings, cap, sunglasses, sunscreen and toiletries.
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