Lets face it, a trip to Africa on the other side of the world can be pretty daunting, especially if you have done all of your rafting domestically in the United States. What will it be like? Can I manage it? All natural questions. Here are a few questions we’ve been asked which might help in planning your next rafting vacation to the Zambezi.
So, what are you waiting for? The Zambezi is pretty special. With a dam project proposed for the coming years, its well worth not delaying and come out and see why many people call this, the ‘best river in the world’
The Zambezi season runs from late July until early November when the river is low and the weather is settled. Outside this time, the river can still be run, but not for multi-day trips.
by Hamish McMaster
Hamish McMaster is the Water By Nature owner. He has spent the past 25 years exploring and playing on the world's great rivers. He still loves nothing more than getting out there and sharing adventures.
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