Zambezi River, Zambia
From series “The Most Dangerous River Rapids for Rafting”
In Zambia there is also a suitable resort for rafting fans. Zambezi River has the numerous waterways and waterfalls, with the world famous waterfall Viktoria. The river is incredibly rushing and hides many dangers, including the huge stones and trenches hidden under the swirling waves. Rafting on the Zambezi River is considered one of the most extreme entertainments in the world. Every year, some 50,000 people travel along the river.
More than 50% thresholds belong to the fifth complexity class. The threshold with the promising name 'the suicide, also referred to as the Threshold №9, is considered to be the most complicated threshold on the river, officially it is impassable, even the experienced athletes prefer to overcome this threshold on land. The world-famous sportsman Steve Fischer has stepped down from the waterfall with the rope and has almost reached the second threshold with almost no visibility.
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