I was booked to be picked up for the Chobe tour and no one arrived… apparently the driver picked up everyone else and just forgot about me! This was the last day of my birthday trip and the only activity I had booked for the day, what a disappointment. The company also could not offer any explanation as to why I was just “forgotten “ after paying and confirming weeks in advance which is extremely unprofessional. Very disappointing!

I had an amazing time on the river with James and the rest of the crew. Great scenery, great people, and very safe. As a solo traveler visiting in the rainy season, they were very accommodating to make sure my dream of rafting the Zambezi come true! The photos and videos I got were absolutely incredible. 10/10 would recommend again and I cannot wait to come back!

If you’re thinking about going whitewater rafting down the Zambezi river, stop thinking about it and just do it! And do it with Maano.! This was SO much fun! Capt. James and his entire crew were just amazing. Calmed some of the nerves a few members of our group had and showed us a great adventure. We swam, paddled, hiked a bit, laughed a lot and enjoyed snacks and lunch with the rafting crew. We never felt unsafe or uncomfortable, these are truly a bunch of the kindest, friendliest people you will meet during your travels. Another highlight of the day was driving back to our hotel, we picked up a bunch of little kids walking home from school on the dirt road back to their village. They all climbed into the back of the open truck with us and sang songs. A day we will not soon forget!

We did a day trip which did all 25 rapids. Guides were excellent and we had a wonderful day. Couldn’t ask for anything more. Well…. maybe a helicopter to fly us out.

Great experience, very professional and proficient river guides and photographers! These people know their profession. I thoroughly recommend Maano

Our family of four did the half day river rafting with Captain James, Soldier and the team. They are amazing, and it was an unforgettable experience! Our son of 12 years was allowed to join us, and they were there looking after him all the time. We stayed at Vic Falls but they arranged for a taxi to collect us at our lodge, and take us over to Livingstone. Mr T did a great job with the photos and video. Please support them - they are the only locally operated company.

We were fortunate enough to experience a half day rafting experience with Maano Adventures just before Christmas 2024, and were truly blown away by the experience. As we were first timers we decided to take on the second half of the rapids from 14 onwards and we're amazed to share in the competence and knowledge of the entire crew to make it that much more enjoyable for us. It was tough but thoroughly worth it in the end. Braving the waters of the mighty Zambezi River, and swimming and taking a dip where it was deemed safe to do so. Congratulations to Enoch, James and the entire crew for making this an experience to remember. Only areas for improvement include communication around the end of trip transportation which had broken down which led to an hour delay with no communication, also the quality and perhaps presentation of the meal which should really be relooked at. That said Maano Adventures are highly recommended and I would certainly consider them again in the future.

Went with maano adventures for the zambian side half day rafting today. Absolutely out of expectation. The team was very professional (comparing to the rafting i have personally done in central america/ asia) they have a big team going with you, assisting you all the way and professional guidance to make sure everyone’s safe and having fun at the same time. And the price was very reasonable with all that we have got. Highly recommended. (I raft with andrew, he gave great command that just one of us fell. With abramham and sanditi(hope didnt spell wrong), we form a great fun team together today. Cant have a better ride😇

We did the half-day-tour. It was really great! Adrenalin was floating like the spray from the waterfall. Very professional.

Great guidance and experience. In the low seasons the first 10 rapids are still amazing. At rapid 6 we flipped and got stuck under the boat for some 10 seconds which felt long bus was okay. 6 hours of paddling and keeping your balance on the tube through the rapids followed by a hike up at the end of half hour is a great exercise. Swimming through the cat 1 and 2 rapids i great fun and cools you down nicely. The only negative is some discussion on the photo and video which is included in the price according to TripAdvisor and required additional payment which we didn’t do. We were told they will be sent in a few days but still waiting..

Great experience with this Zambian company The safety on board and with extra canoes was perfect and we never ever felt in trouble. James is an excellent captain, though we have no comparison as this was our first time. But great is was! James and his crew are extremely pleasant inclusive the younger trainees. A pleasure for sure to be with them all, with a shoutout to Soldier for safety and humor and camera man Brighton as well. What a team! Be sure to prepare adequately for a full day on the water. Enough SPF and sturdy shoes for the climb back up. Have a good breakfast before the start as well. Communication and photos afterwards all perfect so just go on a exciting trip! Highly recommended!!

Fantastic rafting trip with Maano, we had a great time (5 of us on one raft) with James captaining the boat superbly with Soldier in the safety boat. We never felt unsafe or in danger of being tipped over although in some cases it was 50-50, and it was full credit to the team. This was one of our best highlights of our trip to Vic Falls, you will never forget the adrenaline whilst rafting the rapids and experience swimming /floating down the cool waters of the Zambezi. We also did the Devil's pool and the helicopter but I found this experience more engaging and less touristy. We did the half day trip as I didnt see the option to book the full day on their website, otherwise i would have done that. The scenery is superb throughout. We bought the photos and videos to commemorate the trip. As there is a dedicated photographer/videographer canoeing alongside the raft, you can let them know whether you want to purchase the video/photos before they set off. There are many other rafting companies but they are probably the only locally owned rafting company, so its good to know that the money is going back entirely to the local community. Fair warning that the hike down the gorge to access the rafting point is fairly steep-there is a drop of 350-380 m or so and you have to hike back up after the rafting. I have experience trekking and do HIIT regularly so found it ok but the rest of the group (ranging from age 20s-40s) struggled at the ascent. Just do it, you wont regret it!

Very nice, safe and crazy rafting. Full day trip in November includes 25 rapids which can be managed with this experienced and very friendly local guides. A lot of fun while swimming during the trip. Be sure to apply several times sunscreen (twice is probably not enough). Thank you very much.

We did the 1/2 day Zambezi white water rafting and it is one of the best things I have done in my 66 years alive. My wife and I were the only 2 customers but James and the crew were amazing and they looked after us like royalty. My wife was a little apprehensive due to having a rib injury but we did the class 4 rapids no worries. I jumped at the opportunity to dive overboard and float down in my life jacket for a while which I will never forget. The video we got, taken by one of the kayakers who accompanied us, is fantastic and a great way to relive the excitement. Lunch at the end was great and the truck drive home through the Zambian countryside was also a great experience. We could not recommend this tour highly enough, it was amazing, and for me was the highlight of my whole Africa trip.

Had a fabulous day on the zambezi with captain James and the crew. Exciting and great fun. Picked up on time and complete explanation on health and safety. James talked through each rapid and historical places along the route. Up to grade 5 rapids which were fantastic. Can't praise Maano enough.