Here Comes 2020 – Grade V All The Way
Hamish McMaster
In February 2020, a crew of adventurers and I were busy having fun in New Zealand. The only challenges we were facing were standard for an adventure company — re-arranging the order of rivers on our New Zealand River Rafting Road Trip given the large amount of rain we were getting. We followed this with […]
Mother Nature Is In Charge – Covid-19
Hamish McMaster
Be warned, this is not an e mail to tell you to wash your hands or that we have implemented a policy of hand sanitising (we already do this stuff on trips). Those of you who have travelled with us before will know we have no shortage of loo roll. We even put a square […]
6 Of The Best Short and Long Rafting Trips
Hamish McMaster
Hamish McMaster gives his verdict on the 3 best short rafting adventures and his 3 favourite longer rafting trips in the world. Some of our guests love the ‘quick fix’ on a river trip. For others, it’s genuinely about spending as many nights as possible on the water, to relax and unwind with the help […]
Rafting With Kids – What’s it All About?
Hamish McMaster
After doing a number of multiday trips with our kids Holly and Josh, and having taken literally thousands of kids rafting over my quarter century leading trips, here are a few of my tips to make for a perfect family trip both for Mum and Dad, and the kids. Choose an Appropriate Trip: This […]
7 Of The Best Fall and Winter Rafting Adventures
Hamish McMaster
Hamish McMaster sat down with the team in the office and the guide crews on the water to come up with our favourite autumn and winter adventures. If you’re anything like me, you probably struggle a little coming out of summer and heading into winter, knowing that it can be a long time between adventures. […]
5 Comfort Items You May Not Have Thought Would Be On A River Trip
Hamish McMaster
Hamish McMaster chats about what items Water By Nature have on their adventures to ensure you are just a little more comfortable. Comfortable Chairs: While we don’t go quite as far as a La-Z-Boy, our very comfortable camping chairs are a welcome sight when you reach camp. Sit back, relax, and take in your view […]
The Zambezi Season – What You Need To Know
Hamish McMaster
Hamish McMaster, the owner and founder of Water By Nature, is also a seasoned Zambezi rafting veteran. Unlike many of the local company owners, Hamish still actively guides trips, something he is reticent to give up. Weather & Water Conditions: The Zambezi is at its best in ‘low’ water. Our season starts in July (Southern […]
7 Of The Greatest Views Or Stops On Your Adventure
Hamish McMaster
Hamish McMaster, Owner & Founder of Water By Nature, explains some of his favourite places to stop and take in the stunning area you are in. After trekking the world in search of the greatest rivers to run, there are plenty of memories that stay with me. I can still close my eyes and see […]
Why NOW Is The Time To Raft The Zambezi
Hamish McMaster
Very few rivers are as iconic as the Zambezi river apart from perhaps the Grand Canyon. For the past 25 years that I have been rafting this world class river, there have been rumours, failed deals, and false alarms of a dam that would flood the rapids and alter the natural landscape. Now, things are […]