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 […]
Three Big Water Rafting Adventures After Running The Zambezi
Hamish McMaster
We are often asked by our clients after rafting the Zambezi, ‘what next?’ With its 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 Tamur River, Nepal: A world class adventure in the heart of the […]
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 […]
Rafting in Papua New Guinea – An expedition on the Watut River
Hamish McMaster
We pride ourselves on continuing to explore great rivers of the world and mix that in with wild and fascinating destinations. Rafting in Papua New Guinea on the Watut River is an expedition that ticks that box. As well as exploring Papua New Guinea’s best river, we’ll spend time exploring the stunning coastal regions by sea […]
Romance On The River?
Hamish McMaster
Picture the scene; a beautiful sandy beach, a stunning sunset, great food, a glass of wine in hand, surrounded by the sounds of nature; A romantic scene in its simplicity. And add to this a group of fun like-minded people, getting together in an environment without the need for modern facades. No need for decoration. […]
5 Must Do Experiences In Nepal
Hamish McMaster
Welcome to the magical land of Nepal. This incredible Himalayan nation as well as having some of the world’s most exciting river trips is home to some amazing vistas and history, well worth looking into on your next adventure. You simply can’t go to Nepal and not take a scenic Everest Flight. These flights leave […]
A Loo With A View
Hamish McMaster
As something we all need to do each day (yes even the Queen) broaching the subject of ‘the loo’ on a whitewater rafting trip needs to be handled with discretion. The reality is, as part of a rafting vacation, actually it is a wonderful place to go each day, do your thing with a view that […]
Anatomy Of The Whitewater Raft
Hamish McMaster
Do you know your thwart from your foot cup? Hamish McMaster, Owner & Founder of Water By Nature, is here with a quick guide to the terminology used in and around your raft. Guest: Arguably the most important part of the trip. Without you guys, we would probably all have office jobs and not be […]
Give yourself the gift of a digital detox
Hamish McMaster
How many times have you been out to a restaurant these days and seen a whole family on their devices not even talking to each other? How often do you feel compelled to check your social media notifications or emails? Does your phone ping endlessly with text messages or WhatsApp notifications? Have you noticed how […]