Shockwave Rafting offers the best family rafting trips on the most prolific and number one rated river, the Mighty Zambezi. This is an expedition that creates high quality, uninterrupted time for the family together. It is the time to spend quality time and  focus on life with your loved ones. The Zambezi River constantly moves, and we've seen firsthand how sharing a family rafting trip strengthens bonds and deepens relationships,

Obvious, all parents and grandparents understand the importance of creating memorable active family adventure vacations for children and adults who want to share the most unforgettable, fun-filled adventure possible.

Family rafting trips may just be the best family adventure vacation –Ever! What other vacation can you think of where everyone in the family can be equally thrilled doing the same thing together? There is something about the pace, setting and even the rigors of a family rafting trip that does something magical to those who take up the challenge of this family adventure vacation. The relaxed atmosphere on the Zambezi River, contrasting with the teamwork demands of Whitewater gives you a family rafting vacation full of unforgettable outdoor adventure. Family Whitewater river trips really do inspire families to discover more about one another and frequently create lifelong memories.

Personal Guides

Widely recognized as industry leaders, Shockwave rafting professional whitewater rafting guides are rigorously trained in all aspects of river safety, logistics and emergency preparedness to ensure the well-being of your family. Our guides are also experienced working with kids who may be fearful of the water or perhaps…not fearful enough. They are skilled in knowing how to gently teach younger rafters how to be safe on the water while keeping them motivated and working together with their paddling teams and maximizing their “fun factor”.

The “Kids Friendly” top dressing

State-of-the-art equipment and special life jackets (personal flotation devices) made just for kids are standard for every trip. Shockwave Rafting also make an effort to provide all the amenities for the absolute best family rafting trip. From kid-friendly meals to river games (swimming on small rapids) , from teaching your kids the basics of whitewater commands to sharing guide stories and whitewater idiom, Shockwave Rafting has you got you and your family covered!

 

Type III - V: When you want to float serious water you need a serious life jacket.

The NRS Big Water V Youth is a high flotation jacket that will fit a range of young body types.

• Four front buckles make entry, exit and adjustment simple and quick.

• The Youth size fits people 50-90 lbs & Child size fits 30 - 50 lbs

• Youth has Six side adjustments and two shoulder adjustments hold the PFD securely in place.

• Child has four side adjustments and a waist adjustment make for a comfortable fit. Child model has a leg strap to prevent jacket ride-up.