Rafting on the Sambesi/Simbabwe & Sambia
Rafting below the World famous Victoria Falls (110m)

Rafting throught the Batoka gorge below the Victoria Falls

 In the small town of Victoria Falls there is a constant Vibration - hardly perceptibly for the human ear. Touch a window pane and you feel the thundering of the mighty Zambezi River as it rolls over the mile wide lip of the Victoria falls some three kilometres away. 

In these battered gorges with enough force to make the rocks shudder create some of the most spectacular white water rapids in the world. Starting immediately after the Victoria Falls, on the boarder to Zambia we raft down huge rapids, waves and stoppers in water temperatures of 25°C on the waters of the Zambezi. For those of you who were used to rafting in the 4 mm neoprene suit in the cold mountain rivers of the Alps, only having to wear T-shirt and shorts will be a completely new experience.

The Zambezi River, which is almost 1/15 of the total area of Africa cannot be compared with any European river. One has to see it to believe it!

In September 2001 the best rafting teams world wide meet once again for the CAMEL - WILD WATER CHALLENGE on the Zambezi, including Team Germany, 6 guides from RTA.
RTA have already won the silver medal in 1995 and 1996 for Germany and therefore invite you to run the river with us. In 2001 RTA win the silver medal in Slalom and 4th place in the Sprint.

Our program is particularly aimed for Incentive groups. We have many possibilities in Victoria to offer your company. An unforgettable experience for your employees and customers. Trust us!

Naturally you can also Raft the Zambezi River with the local crews from Shearwater, Frontiers and Safari Par Excellence or Jump from the highest Bungy Bridge (Livingstone Bridge) in the World (111 meters) or paddle the calm waters of the upper Zambezi between Hippos and crocodiles.

8-Day Program (only during the dry season from September - November)

Daily, 16:00 Daily flights available from all major airports Deutsche BA to London/. Evening flight via London (21:00) to Harare, capital city of Zimbabwe.
Arrival 07:00 next day No time difference between our European summer time. Customs clearance, transfer to the national terminal.
Connecting flight to Victoria 10:00 Arrival in Victoria Falls one hour later. Collection by the personnel from Safpar, Shearwater, Adrift od. Kandahar Canoe Safaris and transfer to Victoria Falls (approx. 20 km). Acclimatisation. Lunch and sight seeing tour Victoria Falls, a breathtaking view. (entrance fee US$ 20,-).
Day 2 Transfer to the Safari Camp on the shores of the Zambesi River in Victoria National Park. Dinner at the Camp around a campfire.
Day 3 The 2-Day Canoe Safari starts above the Victoria Falls in Victoria National Park. During the dry season between July and November you can see many animals e.g. elephant, giraffes, buffalo etc. who come to the river banks to drink. Of course the hippos and crocodiles are there the whole year round. Lunch on the river bank and Dinner at the Safari Camp around the fire. Tour approx. 16 km. 
Day 4 On the second day the Canoe Safari takes place on the lower sections finishing at the first group of hotels before Victoria Falls. Following the Tour, transfer to the Hotel/Lodge in Victoria Falls. Tour approx. 18 km. 
Day 5 Rest day or the possibility of a flight over the Falls in a Micro-light aeroplane, Bungy Jumping from the 115 m high Livingston bridge or a horse ride through the Bush (one activity included). Sundowner River Cruise also inclusive. Dinner on the motorboat/riverboat in the late afternoon 4.00-6.30pm
Day 6 The high point of your Zimbabwe holiday. The Rafting Tour on the Zambezi. Start directly below the waterfall of rapid No. 1 or 4 " Morning Glory ". In the morning the tour goes to rapid No. 11, "Overland Truck Eater".  Lunch at the river bank prepared by the Bush Cuisine. Afterwards the tour continues onto Rapid No. 18 " Oblivion ". Return trip to the Hotel/Lodge approx. 4.30pm
Day 7 Shopping in Vic. Falls. Transfer to Vic. Falls airport. Return flight from Victoria Falls to Harare, in the afternoon. Transfer to the new international terminal. Return flight to Frankfurt via London, late evening approx. 9.00pm
Day 8 Arrival in Frankfurt 11:00 am
Price
  • from EURO 1999.00 in Homestays/Camping Waterfront with Economy Flight.
  • from EURO 2599.00 in ***Hotel with Economy Flight.
  • from EURO 3999.00 in *****Hotel with Business Flight.

 

Victoria Falls seen from Zambia at sundown.

  • Since the flight and Hotel/Lodge prices vary seasonally, prices, dates etc. prior arrangement is necessary.
  • Special offer flights available at present.
  • The 8-day package starts from 
  • EURO  1999.00 per person including economy flight with British Airways departing from Frankfurt/Berlin/Munich via London and accommodation in Homestays or Camping on the Waterfront. 
    Daily flights available.
  • Connecting flights to Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa are approx. EURO 199.00 return with BA (Economy) possible.
  • All meals and beverages at the Safari Camp and in the hotel are included in the price. However some distinguished restaurants at Victoria Falls offer a little out of the ordinary meals, e.g. crocodile tail filet. We recommend trying some of the following hotels:
    • "Safari Lodge Restaurant" /Vic Falls
    • "Ilila Lodge"/Vic Falls
    • Sun International/Sambia
    • The Livingston Resort Hotel/Sambia
    • The Price for meals and beverages are approx. EURO 10.00 per person.
    • The airport Tax at Harare US$ 30.00 and Departure Tax US$ 20.00 whereby only 10 and 20 dollar notes are accepted. With $50's and $100 notes you will have problems to change these. Make sure you have small notes ready.
    • We recommend that you do not change currency at the Airport in Zimbabwe as the exchange course can differ drastically.
  • Tavel representatives and top guides available from RTA.
  • Minimum number of particpants for this is 15 Persons!

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