Themed Trips » Water worlds

Africa is a realm ruled by extremes. Just as intense as the baked sands of the Sahara and Namib deserts are the vital watercourses that breathe life into the continent and provide a wealth of opportunities for aqueous adventures. Whether you just want to dip your toe or dive in head-first, there is something here for everyone who dares to test the waters.

For those wishing to relax and go with the flow, the serene waters of Selous, Tanzania and the Okavango Delta in Botswana will take you for a scenic drift while animals look on from the riverbanks. Raising the tempo a bit, canoe trips down the calmer portions of the Zambezi are sure to elicit adrenaline as you weave your way among hippos and crocodiles with elephants towering above. Exploring Lake Malawi by kayak affords a sensational trio of stunning escarpment views, divine beaches, and some of the world’s best freshwater snorkeling and diving. For the ultimate rush, however, there are no rivers on Earth that will spike your adrenaline like the turbulent stretches of the Zambezi and Victoria Nile. A day spent battling your way down a series of class four and five rapids armed only with raft and paddle confers the ultimate sense of exhausted satisfaction and makes the stars twinkle that much brighter as you gaze up at them from solid ground.