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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What a multi-day rafting trip is really like – and why you need to do one

Hamish McMaster


Author: Melissa Talago Images: Gez Rowlands. I opened my eyes, slightly confused by where I was. Above me was a blanket of darkness except for pinpricks of light coming from a sea of stars millions of miles away. The almost full moon that had been lighting up the sky earlier had dropped beneath the horizon […]

Falling In Love In The Great Outdoors

Hamish McMaster


Valentine’s day, when all those people who are loved up feel awesome about that special person in their life while others who perhaps are not feeling quite so fortunate after disastrous online dating experiences are wondering how the hell you get to meet someone. We have a secret to tell you. Many a relationship has […]

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 […]

Blue Monday – Let’s Get The Hell Out Of Here Deal

Hamish McMaster


Blue Monday is a name given to the third Monday in January, supposedly the most depressing day of the year. Apparently it’s some equation linking failed New Year’s resolutions, grim weather and needing something to look forward to. It’s probably made-up bollocks, – but we put our thinking caps on and thought, how could we cheer up anyone who […]

What’s On Your ‘Must Do In 2022’ List?

Hamish McMaster


2021 possibly won’t rate as one of the greatest years of all time for those of us who love travel and indeed those travel companies who have continued to fight through the uncertainty and constantly changing regulations. However, we are stoked that we managed to pull off several trips this year and we are eternally […]