A four day raft supported multi-day trip - for those paddlers short of time, a four day trip offers an opportunity paddle all of the white water in the Batoka gorge.  The four day trip can be made part of a build your own package if you wish.

TRIP ITINERARY

• Day one:
  After meeting at Fawlty Towers in Livingstone, we will be transferred to “Zig Zag” for breakfast. After a full breakfast we will make our way to the boiling pot, directly beneath the Victoria Falls. Few people have the chance to venture into this region due to the inaccessibility. This involves a short portage to the top of rapid #1 and then a paddle across a large eddy to witness a sight you will never forget. Our guide will lead you down the river scouting where necessary and showing you the best playspots. We will have a light lunch on the river before making camp between rapid #10 and #11. Our guides will prepare a delicious evening meal.
• Day two:
  After breakfast we will spend the day slowly making our way downstream, stopping to play to our hearts' content. A light lunch will be served on the river before making our way to the beach below rapid #25. Your guides will prepare sundowners and a three-course dinner while you relax and take in the magnificent scenery.
• Day three:
  Breakfast on the beach will be followed by our longest river day. We will cover approximately 24km today, running a variety of large and small rapids, such as Closed Season, Open Season, the Narrows and Lets Make a Deal. Lunch will be served on the riverbank along the way. Upper and Lower Moemba are the last two rapids of the day and are two of the best on the entire river! Tonight, we dine and camp on the rim of the gorge, overlooking the river.
• Day four:
  After a light breakfast we begin the drive back to Livingstone through traditional villages, arriving late morning.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Food

• Fruit, cereal, toast, tea, coffee and a cooked breakfast will be served on the first three days.
• Light lunches will be provided on all days of the trip.
• Dinner – Three course dinners are served every night.
• Wine provided with meals

DETAILS

Guides
A kayak guide and a gear boat guide will accompany you on the trip. All our guides have a minimum of three years'  experience on the Zambezi River.

Camping Gear
We supply tents and sleeping mats on the nights we camp.

Transfers
All river shuttles are included.

Insurance
Evacuation insurance is included for emergency situations. Costs incurred for the treatment of any such injury are your own responsibility.

Porters
All porter's fees are included.

Park Fees
All park fees are included for the duration of the trip.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

Equipment and Accessories

• Clothing – All personal items including long sleeve shirts and pants for night time protection. A lightweight rain jacket and personal toiletries, including insect repellents. A torch/flashlight is a great idea for the camping nights.
• Kayaking gear – You will be required to provide all your own kayaking gear. We do have gear available for hire so please enquire should you need this.
• Camping gear — You will be required to provide your own sleeping bag for the nights we camp.

• As mentioned, you will have evacuation coverage in emergency situations, however it is imperative to carry your own medical and travel insurance.
• Prior to coming, be sure to visit your doctor to discuss what necessary precautions need to be taken when coming here. Make yourself aware of where Livingstone is, as some parts of Zambia are considered to be part of Central Africa. The Southern Province of Zambia, where Livingstone is situated is NOT in Central Africa.
• Please visit these websites for useful medical information:
  http://www.afro.who.int/      AND     http://www.masta.org/

TRIP DATES AND PRICES 2007

4-Day Extravaganza

• Trips cost $395 per paddler.
• Start dates upon request
• Minimum four paddlers to confirm trip
• Maximum ten paddlers
• Season July to January