Zambezi Big Water 2007 Trip Places 8 Class III/IV+ Multi Day 10 Days
Zambezi Big Water Progressive & Dynamic Class III/IV+
30th September to 10th October 2007
True adventure paddling. The Zambezi’s a classic, unmatched by any other river, the world over
Warm water, a truly stunning gorge and big, friendly rapids with lines ranging from the straightforward to the expert make the ‘Zam’ an international destination
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Summary
Don’t be put off by the river’s fearsome reputation: if you’re happy on grade III and you’ve got a solid roll then you’ll have a whale of a time! There’s no better way to learn the secrets of big-water paddling than from expert instruction from our world class paddlers
We’ll also tackle a raft-supported multi-day trip, exploring some of the less well known rapids in the lower Batoka gorge and living the true African experience. It’s not just paddling: we’ll check out the incredible Victoria Falls and we’ll take a trip to Botswana’s Chobe national park for the full safari experience. When you’ve seen a herd of 200 Elephants drinking at the river, a trip to the zoo will never be the same!
Great weather, great water and great times: come and explore the Zam with us
Programme
Day 1 Arrive in Livingstone and head to the Taita Falcon lodge. Spend the afternoon exploring the bush with a local guide before a sundowner grill overlooking the river above Victoria falls
Day 2 Hit the water! We’ll warm up by running rapids #10-17 in a single hit and give you the chance to find your big water groove
Day 3 We’ll start the day early with a trip to bathe in the Devil’s armchair, a mind-blowing pool at the very lip of Victoria falls. After that we’ll make the full descent of rapids #1-17, looking at the specific techniques to use on big water
Day 4 to 7 The full trip! We’ll spend four days paddling down river with full raft support. After three nights under canvas we’ll come back for a night in Livingstone
Day 8 An early departure to Chobe National Park in Botswana, staying in a tented safari lodge
Day 9 Enjoy the safari in Chobe before returning to Livingstone, either for a quick blast down rapids #1-6 or a chilled out afternoon
Day 10 The only choice for your last full paddling day’s a full run of rapids #1-17. Now’s the chance to try some of the more challenging lines
Day 11 Departure day: time for a debrief and the chance to head home
Of course, this schedule’s only a guideline: we’ll chop and change depending on how you’re getting on, what the levels are like and what everyone wants to do
Details
COSTS: £1200/1750€/$2099
Including:
The price includes teaching and instruction, raft support with camping equipment, full accommodation and catering in luxury locations and full transport including the safari overnighter to Chobe National Park in Botswana.
It doesn’t cover your flights, personal and health insurance, alcohol or boat and equipment hire
Staff
This course is going to be taught by Deb Piniger & Dave Carroll
Flights
We recommend that you either fly with British
Airways into Livingstone, Zambia or South
African Airways into Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
Accommodation & Catering
You don’t need to rough it to get the African experience. We’ll be staying in first rate accommodation and all the food will be fresh and hygienically prepared. We’ll stay at the Taita Falcon Lodge above rapid #17, a local guest house in Livingstone and Safria Lodge in Chobe national park in Botswana. During our multi-day we’ll stay on sandy riverside beaches where we’ll provide full camping equipment
Your Paddling Equipment:
- A whitewater boat - if you’d prefer to hire, get in touch with us
- Shortie paddle top, paddle, Whitewater PFD, good spraydeck and helmet
- Solid footwear for hiking in and out of the gorge
- Suitable gear for travelling in a developing country light cotton clothing, approach shoes, a sun hat and a comprehensive personal first aid kit
- You should be using anti-malarial medication please consult your GP
- Please keep your luxury items to a minimum
Equipment
Suitable gear for travelling in a developing country is required. This should include some outdoor equipment for a hot weather environment (i.e. light cotton clothing, approach shoes and sun hat), an excellent personal first aid kit with "Anti-Malarial Treatment", please keep luxury items limited to avoid any unwanted attention
Online Deposit Payment
Zambezi Deposit
$1000US | £500 | 900€
Zambezi Big Water 2007 Trip Places 8 Class III/IV+ Multi Day 10 Days
