Zambezi River (Batoka Gorge)
Class V whitewater below Victoria Falls — the world's most iconic commercial run.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Zambia/Zimbabwe
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Batoka gorge (600 m)
- Best season
- August – December
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Rafting
Key takeaways
- Biome: Batoka gorge (600 m)
- Best season: August – December
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
Class V whitewater below Victoria Falls — the world's most iconic commercial run.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: August – December
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Batoka gorge (600 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Batoka gorge (600 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Zambezi River (Batoka Gorge) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Zambezi River (Batoka Gorge)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Rafting
Whitewater sections and the flows that make them run.