The Mighty Zambezi rafting

We were the first crew to do the river since 2019, I think. You could tell everyone was happy to be back on the water. The trip was simultaneously relaxing and intense. 8 days on the river, and 7 nights under the most incredible sky. The stars are like someone streaked a white paintbrush across the sky. The guides were kind, worked hard, and tremendously entertaining. I definitely made some new friends. Safety was paramount, and we portaged a couple rapids that were, as our guides called it, “not good for business.” The guides were intensely knowledgeable about the river, currents, flows, whirlpools, dangers, etc. We got out and hiked one day to a hot spring. I mentioned that I like to fish, and I spent part of one day fishing for tigerfish off the back of our gear boat. They went out of their way to make my experience incredible.

I’ve white water rafted many top-notch and incredible rivers with a number of white water rafting companies and my ride down the Zambezi in 2011 with Water by Nature still ranks as the best white water trip ever by the best company ever. Safety, white water rafting knowledge and the sheer enthusiasm of the crew for providing unbelievable memories…it’s all there. You won’t ever regret taking on the Mighty Zambezi with Water by Nature.

Water By Nature is the ONLY company you want to travel with as you navigate the Mighty Zambezi. My recent trip in August ‘18 was outstanding on a number of levels. First and foremost is safety and our professional guides. They are knowledgeable and know the river well. They provide the adrenaline rush of the rapids while ensuring our well being.

In addition the food is incredible- variety, well prepared, fresh and healthy, and yes, each evening there’s a proper “Happy Hour.”

Our campsites were pristine white beaches with all necessary amenities… camp toilet and a mini portable “shower”- the ability to rinse off at the end of the day is a bonus.

Each evening, after our guides prepared and served dinner, they would entertain us with songs and stories and we’d sit around a campfire, listening to the river, and watching the night sky.

Finally, at the end of the week, we were helicoptered out to a lovely lodge overlooking the river.

Water By Nature has it all and I’ve booked trips for ‘19 and ‘20.

Most of us will only do the Zambezi once, and doing it with the right company and guides is key.