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Fact File Intro |Victoria Falls | The Lower Zambezi | African Safaris | Package Tours | Trip Planner |
Tandem Kayaking the Zambezi
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Commercial rafting started on the Zambezi River in 1981 and has grown
in popularity over the years to the point where up to 50,000 people a
year are rafting the rapids below Victoria Falls. This stretch of river
is now regarded as the best white water rafting trip in the world. |
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Features of the RiverThe Zambezi River is classified as a high volume pool drop river.
This means the huge rapids have very few exposed rocks to cause problems
or injury. Below each rapid is a large section of calm water, which
makes any necessary rescues simple. Zambezi Kayaking optionsThe one-day kayaking trip runs year round depending on water levels Kayaks and gear suppliedClients will be taken down the rapids in Topolino Duos - the only 2-person white water kayak in the world. Paddles, lifejackets and helmets will be issued to them before the days kayaking. Wetsuits or spray jackets will be used in the colder months. Kayaking experienceNo previous kayaking or white water experience is required. Each
kayak is piloted by an experienced white water kayaker who will steer
the boat through the rapids and eskimo roll should there be a capsize. |
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Client requirements for Kayak tripRecommended dress for a day's kayaking is light and tight fitting shoes, swimming costume, shorts and T-shirt. A cap can also be worn beneath the helmet. Clients should not take any valuables with them on the river. Valuables may be placed in a secure container and will be looked after by Safari Par Excellence for the duration of the day's activity. On your return to Victoria Falls your valuables can be reclaimed. The guides also carry a dry bag to hold T-shirts, sunblock, etc Safety on the RiverKayakers are highly trained and experienced and all hold valid first aid certificates. The kayaking trip will be run in conjunction with Safari Par Excellence's daily rafting trip for added safety. Each trip carries a comprehensive first aid kit and stretcher. Each trip leader is in radio communication with our bases in Victoria Falls and Livingstone and with M.A.R.S. (Medical Air Rescue Service) in Victoria Falls. Clients are automatically covered by M.A.R.S. on their day's trip. Meeting places and departuresZambia - SPWK1 Group sizeWe can accommodate a minimum of 1 and a maximum 2 clients a day. RestrictionsMinimum age is 15. There is no maximum age limit but a good state of health and physical fitness is required. As the kayak may need to be eskimo rolled, there is a maximum weight limit of 90 kg. Refreshments on the riverEarly morning tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided at check-in. Orange juice and water is also carried on the rafts. A full lunch with drinks is provided after rapid No. 10. After the climb to the top of the gorge, clients will be offered a full braai with ice cold beers and soft drinks. Videos and photosVideos and photos will be taken daily. Videos will be part of the Safari Par Excellence days rafting tape. The video can be seen straight after the trip at The Waterfront or later that evening at the "Croc and Paddle" (The Trading Post Centre) and copies of both the video and photographs are available for purchase. More information:
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