The Zambezi Blast rafting

From the very beginning, this trip was very well organised and loads of fun and WBN went out of their way to help. They sorted out a trip to the devil’s Pool, an outstanding experience being right on the edge of Victoria falls. The sunset boat cruise of the Zambezi was a great way to get to know the rest of the group to.

As a first time rafter, I was slightly worried when I first saw the some of the rapids but after conquering rapid no. 5 and the guide’s fun and reassuring manner, any nerves were soon put to rest.

The river and rapids were amazing and the beaches we set up camp in the evening were like brilliant. The food that the guides managed to rustle up was far better than than I eat at home too.

The short safari in Botswana was superb. I have always associated Africa with safaris and wildlife so to combine the rafting and the safari ticked all the boxes for a dream trip.

Overall this trip was all I hoped for and more and can only say if you are thinking about this trip, go. It’s amazing.

Since completing this trip I have been on 2 further rafting trips with Water by Nature and they were both as good as this.

Every aspect of this trip was outstanding. The Zambezi itself is stunning and primordial with beautiful beaches to relax and sleep on, huge starry skies and, of course, the iconic Victoria Falls. The rapids are equally impressive: big, bouncy and awe-inspiring in parts. The WBN team had everything under control at all times whether it be on the river or the apres-rafting drinks and dinner. A genuine adventure without any sense of compromise.

The Botswana add-on complements the rafting very well – a great way to see a little of what you can sense around you as you float down the Zambezi. Accommodation is top-notch and the game viewing areas are uncrowded with spectacular views.

Couldn’t recommend this trip enough – just do it!

I went with Water by Nature on the 4 Day rafting trip on the Zambezi from Rapid #1 to Ghostrider rapid. During the time I was with the company everything was excellent. The guides were highly trained and professional. The porters were friendly and extremely helpful. The safety kayakers and rafters were always in position to help out (even though they were never needed).

The accommodations and food were great both on and off the river. I really appreciated the way that Water by Nature hired so many local people to help run the company. It definitely added much more of a cultural feel to have local stories and people with knowledge of the locations we were visiting.

Overall, I enjoyed this trip even more than I thought that I would. Everything was taken care of in an outstanding manner and everyone got the experience they wanted. Those that wanted to help out with portages, packing up, unpacking, etc. were more than welcome. Those that wanted to relax were never discouraged. It was a trip that was masterfully run in every aspect.

I also saw the difference in Water by Nature and the other local outfitters firsthand as I went rafting with another local company. The quality of safety especially was quite different between the two. Go with Water by Nature and you certainly won’t regret it.