Without a doubt the most famous whitewater rafting trip in the world, the Grand Canyon conjures up images of dwarfed rafts beneath the canyon walls that reach a mile deep a certain points. Many different options exist to travel through the canyon, by raft. Motor raft, dory, oar raft or paddle raft. The latter options tend to take longer and offer trips from 13-14 days to travel the 226 miles from Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek. The trip has been a favorite for many North Americans through the Grand Canyon National Park, but far less Europeans venture for this classic 2 week adventure. It is well worth it. Far from being a trip just featuring whitewater rafting, the Grand Canyon offers so much more. Groups take part in fascinating hikes, some short and some longer and more adventurous walks, all of which are purely voluntary. Maybe your idea of “canyon heaven” its sitting down on a spectacular beach reading your book on your kindle, or chatting with your fellow rafters. Although Arizona is essentially is a desert, as well as the Colorado River being the main artery through the area, incredible side creeks such as Thunder River, Deer Creek, Havasu, … Continue reading
Nepal Whitewater Rafting – Sun Kosi River
Many peoples initial impression when you tell them about whitewater rafting in the Nepal is that it will be really cold! Not so. The Sun Kosi rafting holiday, offers warm whitewater rafting many hundreds of kilometers after it tumbles off the Himalayan peaks. This 270 km 10 day journey is best to tackle after the heavy monsoon rains have stopped and returned the huge beaches again to pristine condition. The drive to the start of the trip near Dolalghat offers stunning Himalayan vistas, something we don’t see again until the spectacular flight back to Kathmandu. The upper Sun Kosi has become more developed over the years with roads being put in, a bungy jump site, however the lower reaches of the Sun Kosi still provide a wonderful escape through the aptly named jungle corridor. Rapids you’ll raft on the Sun Kosi include High Anxiety, Jaws, Rhino Rock, Big Dipper and Harkapur. Rapids vary in length and grade, but offer a wonderful challenge to even the most experienced rafter. The trip can easily be extended with a trip into the nearby Chitwan National Park for an opportunity to see rhino, elephants, mugger crocodiles and the elusive tiger. A raft trip on … Continue reading
Morocco Whitewater Rafting – Ahansel River
Whitewater rafting was only pioneered in Morocco less than 15 years ago, by Water By Nature. The Atlas Mountains hold the hidden secrets of the spectacular valleys and rapids of the Ahansel River. Home to turtles and monkeys as well, the Ahansel is a perfect getaway from the UK and Europe for a long weekend. The trip is frequented by families, school groups, scout groups, stag and hen weekends. Starting from the picturesque Tilouguite the season is at its best from February until June, with warmer temperature generally experienced later in the season. With spectacular camps set up on the riverside, groups get the chance to relax and explore the area led by a team of international river guides from New Zealand, USA, South Africa, Australia and the UK. We paddle past ancient Casbahs high on the hillsides above us while tackling the best whitewater Morocco has to offer. On the final day of the trip, we raft through spectacular canyons 100’s of metres high, taking the only mode of transport to see this spectacular part of the Morocco. Rafting trips need not be “hardcore” This whitewater experience on the Ahansel River is one of the best on offer and … Continue reading
Zambezi River Rafting
It can be hard to put just how amazing the Zambezi is, into mere words. It is an experience and a journey from start to finish. The fourth largest river in Africa, the Zambezi tumbles over Victoria Falls in a giant cascade that is over one mile wide in the rainy season. Not the highest waterfall in the world, but as one of the Seven Natural Wonders Of The World, certainly the most spectacular. Beneath the falls is the Batoka Gorge, home to one of the best one day and multi-day stretches of whitewater anywhere in the world. Starting in the aptly named “Boiling Pot” beneath the falls, the Zambezi has spectacular rapids such as Stairway to Heaven, Gullivers Travels and the Midnight Diner, all in the first day. If you decide to raft on a multi-day trip, you’ll be treated to huge and gorgeous world class sandy beaches to sleep on at night. The guides prepare wonderful meals before you fall asleep on the beach either in your comfy tent, or why not sleep out in your million star hotel. No bugs, make this a popular choice for our guests. On a multi-day rafting trip on the Zambezi, you … Continue reading
