Batoka Gorge
A basalt gorge downstream of the falls, the site of white-water rafting on the Zambezi River, gorge swings and ziplines.
Batoka Gorge is a series of zigzagging canyons downstream of Victoria Falls, with cliffs about 100 to 200 m high. Within it, the Zambezi River forms world-class five-grade rapids, making it one of the best-known whitewater rafting stretches in the world. During the low-water season, roughly August to December, you can run the full route of more than 20 rapids. During high-water periods, only the lower section is open. The canyon rim has a gorge swing, a high-altitude zipline and the Lookout Café, which overlooks the bridge and the gorge. Rafting requires good health, and you must climb steep slopes both to reach the river and to return. Always book through a licensed operator.
Opening hours
Depends on operator; usually departs at 07:00
Nearby sights
- The Victoria Falls Hotel
- Victoria Falls Bridge
- Victoria Falls Zambia side & Knife-Edge Bridge
- Victoria Falls Rainforest Walk (Zimbabwe side)
- Devil's Pool & Livingstone Island
- Victoria Falls Curio Market & Elephant's Walk
- The Big Tree (Baobab)
- The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show