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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 […]

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 […]

A classic Peruvian adventure

Hamish McMaster


Welcome to Peru! It’s a country that holds endless possibilities for adventure seekers and cultural enthusiasts alike, which sometimes makes choosing an itinerary difficult!  We’ll combine the thrill of white water rafting on the mighty Apurimac River with a trek into the mystical cloud forest, leading to the awe-inspiring, and completely undiscovered (if only!) ruins […]

Lovemore And Hamish Share Their Favourite Zambezi Rapids

Hamish McMaster


There are certainly not many people who have done as many multi-day trips down the Zambezi as Hamish and Lovemore. Together, our founder and Zambezi Team Leader have over 50 years experience running the Zam! Recently, we asked them which are their favourite rapids on the river, and why! Lovemore Q: How did you start […]

The California Rafting Experience

Hamish McMaster


What’s it like to tick off 5 amazing rivers in a week? Pretty incredible if you ask us, especially when each is nestled into California’s spectacular wilderness. The unique blend of 5 epic rivers and California’s gorgeous mountains make this is the perfect week long getaway. Meet & Greet Your Trip Leader will meet you […]

A Guide To The Rivers And Rapids Of California

Hamish McMaster


If you are a rafting and whitewater aficionado, then California is the place for you. The best time for rafting the rivers of California is during the Spring Runoff, which varies from year to year but is normally from May until July. Here are some of our favourites: 1. Cherry Creek. The Ultimate of rivers […]

Let’s Go For Spring And Summer!

Hamish McMaster


At no point in time has there ever been more demand for people leaving for an adventure. For the past two years, we have been busy dreaming about the next trip we all want to do, but now is the time to go. We have always absolutely loved what we do, running rafting and sailing […]

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 […]

Water By Nature – How It All Began

Hamish McMaster


20 YEARS OF FUN Water By Nature was born out of a passion of rivers and people. I was working as a ski patroller in New Zealand and saw an advertisement in a local newspaper advertising a Raft Guide’s school run by Queenstown Rafting, previously Kawerau Rafts. Having completed the course, I knew this was […]