To ensure your safety while white water rafting, tour operators require a good level of swimming and confidence being in/around water. In addition, be sure to discuss with your guide about which route is best suited for you as he or she will be able to advise what is safe. It is essential that you have a certified rafting guide as the company will provide the equipment of course, but mostly because he or she will know about all dangers on the trail and prepare you adequately.