Water by Nature blog

Rafting adventures for solo travellers

Hamish McMaster


Considering a whitewater rafting trip but don’t have anyone to go with? No problem. Rafting makes an excellent adventure for solo travellers. And it’s a trend that is on the rise. Before the pandemic in 2019 just under 24% of our guests were solo travellers, however last year that leapt to over 41%. Why the big […]

The Top Five Most Adventurous Rafting Trips

Hamish McMaster


We often get asked what the most adventurous rafting trips are that we offer. As a company we have a pedigree searching out and running these off-the-beaten-track destinations, often when others won’t. Why don’t they run them? Because getting rafts, guides and gear to these destinations is often very challenging, but in our experience, the […]

How to choose a reputable Zambezi rafting outfitter

Hamish McMaster


The Zambezi is one of the world’s greater white water rafting destinations. If you are thinking about taking on this spectacular river, you will want to choose a reputable Zambezi rafting outfitter that will provide the best possible experience, both for you and the local people in Zambia or Zimbabwe. So what should you look […]

Why you should visit Montenegro

Hamish McMaster


If you need a reason to visit Montenegro, read on. Montenegro is a Balkan country that is rapidly growing in popularity. It’s easy to see why, with its rich cultural history influenced by the Venetians, Romans and Ottomans. But it’s the natural scenery that will really take your breath away. From the stunning Adriatic coastline, […]

Things to do before or after rafting the Zambezi

Hamish McMaster


You’re taking on the best white water rafting river of them all, but what are some other things you can do before or after rafting the Zambezi? After all, it’s a long way to go and it makes sense to maximise your time in this beautiful part of the world. Here are ten suggestions – seven local […]

Whitewater rafting the Tamur, Nepal – adventure travel at its best

Hamish McMaster


Whitewater rafting the Tamur River in Nepal should be on your list of ‘must raft’ rivers. Fed by snow melt from the third highest mountain in the world – Kanchenjunga – the Tamur provides exceptional whitewater rafting. It has nearly 130 rapids over a 120km stretch, and almost continuous grade IV rapids on day one […]

How to beat the post adventure blues

Hamish McMaster


Heading out on adventures makes us feel alive. The excitement of planning it, seeing incredible places, and having amazing experiences that broaden our minds – it’s why we do it. But the act of ‘re-entry’ back into normal life can be hard. While your world and outlook may have changed, the rest of the world […]

Things to do in Morocco

Hamish McMaster


The Kingdom of Morocco is a feast for the senses. Fragrant spices, busy bazaars, expansive deserts, soaring Atlas Mountains, incredible beaches and intriguing cities, it’s a destination worth taking your time to explore. But why Morocco? For a country so close to Europe, it couldn’t be more different. We often describe it to our guests […]

Why the Magpie River should be on your radar

Hamish McMaster


If the Magpie river is not on your radar, it should be, and not just because it was the first Canadian river to be granted personhood in an attempt to preserve its wild beauty and ecosystems from hydroelectric projects. This is a river with extraordinary rapids, and mind blowing scenery. This is an expedition about […]