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Rafting With Kids – What’s it All About?
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 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 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, 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, 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
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 […]
5 Of The Best Wine And Beverage Pairings For Your Adventure
Hamish McMaster, Owner & Founder of Water By Nature explains some of his favourite beverages to accompany a certain trip, depending on where you are travelling. There is nothing quite as satisfying as a ‘perfect’ drink at the end of a day of adventure. It gives us the chance to unwind, relax and recount the […]
A Guide To The Rapids On The Karnali In Nepal
Hamish McMaster, Owner & Founder of Water By Nature explains some of the rapids you’ll find when you paddle down the Karnali River in Western Nepal. The Karnali has a very deep place in my heart. It was my first river trip in Nepal when I used to work for David Allardice, renowned kiwi river […]
Top 5 Worldwide White Water Kayaking Adventures
Hamish McMaster, a whitewater professional for more than 30 years, explains why if you are a kayaker, these destinations should be on your ‘bucket list’. Want to know how long you can stop and surf at a wave on the Zambezi? Or how many times we will fly into the river on our Paddlers Paradise […]
