What is the capacity of the Adventure Jet Boat?
The Adventure Jet Boat can carry 12 passengers.
Is there a minimum number of passengers?
The boat will run with a minimum of 2 passengers.
How do i get to the jet boat?
We will pick you up from your hotel in Victoria Falls. Hotels outside of Victoria Falls will attract an additional fee. Our guides will then walk you down the gorge.
Is there an age limit?
Children must be above 12 years of age and able to fit in the smallest life jacket.
Is there a weight limit?
As long as you are fit enough to walk in and out of the gorge and can fit in our largest life jacket and helmet, we can accommodate you in the Adventure Jet Boat
What should I bring?
Sunscreen, clothes you don’t mind getting wet, a hat and a waterproof camera. Comfortable shoes you can walk in and out of the gorge in.
What to leave behind?
Anything you don’t want to get wet, any valuables.
What are the hours of operation?
The Adventure Jet Boat starts operation at 8am with the last boat leaving at 1500, all trips leave on the hour.
How fit do I have to be?
You have to be fit enough to walk in and out of the gorge. The walk in and out of the gorge is steep and, in places, rocky.
What safety equipment do you use?
All clients are provided with a lifejacket and helmet.
What is the time commitment?
The Adventure Jet Boat is on the water for between 45-50 minutes.
The total turnaround time is around 3 hours.
This includes:
• 20 minute transfer each way.
• 10 minute safety briefing.
• 30-60 minutes getting in and out of the gorge.
• 45-50 minute adventure jet boat ride.
Does the jet boat operate all year?
The Adventure Jet Boat is usually out of operation in April and May for 60 days due to high water and 30 days at very low water in October and November.
Can I get photo and videos?
Photos and videos of the trip can be purchased for an additional fee.
Are there any health restrictions for bungee jump?
People with high blood pressure, bad backs or heart issues are not advised to do the bungee or swing.
What is included in the price of bungee jump?
Included in the price is a certificate to prove you’ve done the activity.
What is excluded?
Videos, photos and merchandise are available for an extra fee
Can I do bungee jump in any weather?
We stop jumping during rain to protect the cords. Luckily the rain showers in Zimbabwe are normally over very quickly.
Can I get photos and videos of my jump/swing/slide?
We have a media team capturing your activity from start to finish and videos and photos can be purchased for an additional fee
What should I bring?
Our jump takes place between Zimbabwe and Zambia, so you do need to bring your passport. Entry rules depend on your nationality and change, so check the official government source before you travel.
What should I leave behind?
Any valuables and anything that might fall out of your pockets.
What “TO” bring for the Bridge Swing?
Your passport. Entry rules depend on your nationality and change, so check the official government source before you travel.
Some cash if you would like to buy DVDs or merchandise.
No special clothing, equipment or experience is necessary.
What “NOT” to bring for the Bridge Swing?:
Swingers are advised to remove any Jewellery and Accessories or CLOTHING that may fall off.
Are there age restrictions for Bridge Swing?
Minimum age – 14 years.
18yrs and under must have written consent of parent or guardian.
Are there weight restrictions?
Minimum – 40 kilograms, Maximum – 160 kilograms.
What are the rafting seasons?
Low water normally runs between August and December.
High Water normally runs between January and April.
The river is normally closed for rafting between April and August.
Multi-day trips generally only run between August and December.
Where does the trips start?
During low water you start your rafting trip in the spray of Victoria
Falls, right in the boiling pot. You get an unrivalled view of the Falls and the Bridge. You will navigate rapids 1-19 in some of the most intense grade 5 rapids known to man.
During high water your rafting will start at rapid 11, 10km downstream from the mighty Falls. You will continue on to rapid 23. Please note dates do vary due to rainfall and river levels.
Are food and drinks included?
Lunch, cold beers and soft drinks are served at the end of the trip.
Water is available throughout the trip.
Do i need to be able to swim?
No. We provide life jackets. If you can’t swim we ask clients to inform
the trip leader.
Can I get photos and video of my trip?
Yes. Photos and videos of each rafting trip are produced. These are available for an additional fee.
What should I bring with me?
Swimming costume, t shirt, sunscreen, any medication needed,
national parks fees. Additional dry clothes can be left with the
team and retrieved at the top of the gorge.
What shouldn't I bring?
All valuables should be left in your hotel safe. Anything that isn’t waterproof.
What insurance do you have in place?
Shearwater has public liability insurance in place for all activities, underwritten by Lloyds of London. Insurance advice depends on your trip and is covered in your quote.
What are the timings of your trips?
You will meet at 07:30 for a safety briefing and be back at your hotel around 15:00. The multi-day trips have different timings depending on the trip.
What are the fitness requirements?
A reasonable level of fitness is required to walk in and out of the gorge. The walk out is equivalent to climbing a 70-story building, there are rest stops and drink breaks on the way and rafters can go at their own pace. Clients need to declare any health issues and medication before they raft.
How do the activities connect on the 6-day Victoria Falls trip?
Everything is based around Victoria Falls. Day 1 starts with a transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to your hotel, then a 15:50 pick-up for the Zambezi sunset cruise. Bridge activities on day 3 involve crossing between Zimbabwe and Zambia, so allow time for customs and immigration and leave town one hour before your appointed time. The transfer is arranged for you. On day 6 you transfer back to the airport.
When is the best time for this Victoria Falls itinerary?
August to October score highest, when falling or low water means rafting, the jet boat and Devil’s Pool all run, though the falls are thinner. March to May are the fullest, with heavy spray, but rafting is normally closed and pool access can be restricted, so days four and five may need to change. November to February are hot, with rising water and rafting by river level.
What does a typical day look like on this itinerary?
Day 2 is the classic falls day: breakfast, a guided tour of the falls of about two and a half hours, then the Flight of Angels helicopter flight of 12 to 13 minutes. Day 5 is a white-water rafting day, followed by dinner at the Boma, which opens from 7 pm and includes traditional dancing and a storyteller.
What can be chosen or changed on the Victoria Falls trip?
On day 3 you choose between the Adventure Jet Boat and a bridge activity: bungee jump, bridge swing or zip line. Day 4 depends on the season, with Devil’s Pool from August to February and Angel’s Pool from February to August. Rafting on day 5 depends on the river level and may need to change in high water. Dates are confirmed in your proposal.
Can you combine more than one country in a single trip?
Yes. Many of our journeys cross borders, for example Botswana with Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, or Cape Town with a safari and the Falls. Tell us the places you have in mind through the enquiry form and we will plan the route and transfers as one itinerary.
What meals are included on safari?
Meals depend on the camp or lodge and are set out in your itinerary. On safari they are usually taken at camp, with a picnic or packed meal on some days. Tell us about any dietary needs when you enquire.
Do I need vaccinations or medication before an African safari?
Health requirements depend on where you are travelling from and where you are going, and they change. Check your country's official travel health advice or TravelHealthPro (travelhealthpro.org.uk), and see a travel clinic well before you depart. Ask about malaria prevention early.
What should I pack for an African safari?
Lightweight, breathable clothing that covers your arms and legs helps against sun and insects, in neutral colours. Bring comfortable closed shoes (boots if you will walk), a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars and a camera with spare batteries and memory cards. Your itinerary lists any luggage limits for charter flights.
How do I stay safe on safari?
Your guides brief you on how to behave around wildlife. Follow their instructions, stay in the vehicle or camp area as told, and never approach or disturb animals. Conditions differ by country and change over time, so check your government's current travel advice before you book and again before you travel.