Is Rafting Open on the Zambezi River?
YES! RAFTING IS OPEN ALL YEAR.
Yes. And We Never Really Close.
If you’ve been Googling whether Zambezi River rafting is open — or if a travel agent told you the river is closed for the season — we’re here to set the record straight.
Try Rafting is open. We’re on the water. And we want you out here with us.
Why You Might Hear “Rafting Is Closed”
The Zambezi is one of the most powerful rivers in the world. Water levels fluctuate dramatically throughout the year, and when the river runs high, some sections become unraftable. Many operators respond to this the same way they always have: they shut down, hang up the paddles, and wait for conditions to change.
That’s not how we do things.
When conditions shift, we shift with them. Instead of closing, we assess the river, identify where the best — and safest — rafting is happening, and move downstream to meet it. The Zambezi is a long river with a lot of character. There’s almost always a stretch worth running, and we know how to find it.
We Monitor Water Levels. Constantly.
Safety is not a footnote for us — it’s the foundation of every single trip we run.
Our team monitors water levels daily. We track the river’s behavior, study how it’s changing, and make informed decisions about which sections are appropriate for our guests. Before any trip launches, we’ve already assessed the current, the rapids, and the conditions downstream.
This means two things for you: you are in safe hands, and there is almost always a way to get you on the water.
We don’t gamble with the river. We read it — and we plan accordingly.
What “Creative Rafting” Actually Means
When we say we take a creative approach, we mean we refuse to treat the river like a fixed experience that only works under perfect conditions.
Other operators run the same section, every time, and when that section isn’t available, the answer is no. Our answer is: let’s find a better question.
We scout. We adapt. We choose the sections where the water is working in our favor — where you get the rush, the scenery, the Zambezi experience you came for — without compromising on safety. Sometimes that means adjusting our put-in point. Sometimes it means running a different stretch entirely. The result is the same: you’re on one of the greatest rivers in Africa, and you’re having the time of your life.
The Evidence Is in the Water
Every day we operate, we document it. Videos. Photos. Trip logs. Happy, soaking-wet clients.
If you’re a travel agent, tour operator, or adventure company and you want proof that we’re running trips while others are sitting on the shore, we’ll send it straight to your inbox. We want you to know that the Zambezi is alive, the rapids are waiting, and the doors are open.
Come Raft the Zambezi With Us
The next time someone tells you Zambezi rafting is closed, ask them if they’ve checked with Try Rafting. Chances are, we’re already downstream, scouting the next run.
Book your trip, ask us a question, or just come see what the fuss is about. We’ll be the ones on the water.
