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Experience The Soul Of Nepal

Hamish McMaster


Why do we really travel? Sure we love the adventure of whitewater rafting, but isn’t it the places that your journey takes you that makes that trip even more memorable, or the people that you meet that put that big smile on your face whenever you talk to your friends about your most recent holiday? […]

The Five Best Rapids On The Zambezi

Hamish McMaster


Speak to any guests or guides who have rafted a multi-day trip on the Zambezi and you’ll more than likely get a range of different answers as to which are the best rapids on the Zambezi River. Whilst a multi-day rafting vacation is about far more than just rapids, it is nevertheless a fun part […]

The Zambezi – Arriving Strangers, Leaving Friends

Hamish McMaster


American novelist Edith Wharton once said, “One of the great things about travel is that you find out how many good, kind people there are.” After my trip down the Zambezi with Water By Nature I would add to that quote that you find out how many interesting, diverse, exciting and amazing people there are […]

Colombia – A Fascinating Adventure Destination

Hamish McMaster


Colombia offers a fascinating adventure destination for travelers wanting a unique experience. With wonderful people, fascinating history, vibrant cities, fascinating national parks, great coffee and world class rafting to be had, this is a place prominent on the radar for tourists. We have been excited for a long time to explore this wonderful part of […]

Five Incredible Campsites On Your Rafting Vacation

Hamish McMaster


One of the most appealing aspects to a multi-day rafting vacation is we get to stay at stunning and unique campsites each and every night of our adventure. But what makes the perfect campsite? A base for a gorgeous hike? A stunning view? Perfect sand? I ideal place for the loo? Here are a few […]

Top Five Rafting Trips In The Americas

Hamish McMaster


With the wide array of whitewater rafting trips on offer in the Americas, where do you start rating them? Classic rivers, whitewater extravaganzas, family trips all offer something to the rafting enthusiast. These are just a few of our picks and we’d love to hear your views. The Grand Canyon, USA: You simply can’t go […]

Rafting The Zambezi – 5 Reasons To Make this Your Next Adventure

Hamish McMaster


A whitewater rafting trip down the Zambezi is one of the world’s classic adventures. Our guests love the chance to relax and truly unwind on a seven day trip down the Mighty Zambezi. It offers many opportunities a shorter trip does not with awe inspiring scenery, wildlife, gigantic beaches and one incredible conclusion – a […]

The Five Best Big Water Rafting ‘Fixes’ After Running The Zambezi

Hamish McMaster


We are often asked by our clients after rafting the Zambezi, ‘what next?’ With it’s big warm water, gorgeous beaches and excellent wildlife, what could possibly match it? Here are our (and our guests) favourite follow on rivers to the Mighty Zambezi. The Brahmaputra River, India. This river offers a real expedition feel. The Great […]

Meet Lovemore Kalinda – International Trip Leader

Hamish McMaster


From Porter To International Trip Leader The name of this man just makes you smile, let alone meeting him. Lovemore Kalinda was born in 1976, the eldest of 5 children. In 1994, he finished his secondary education in Victoria Falls and for the following three years earned his living carrying rafts into and out of […]