I have always had a healthy respect for the power of water, and consequently was always too intimidated to try whitewater rafting in the past. But when a group of my closest friends planned a trip to raft the mighty Zambezi, I knew I couldn't say no.
From the first moments we entered Safpar's grounds and met the team, my fears were alleviated. The guides and support staff were all extremely knowledgeable, hospitable, and carried themselves with an unmatched professionalism. We did a full safety briefing in the morning, and safety gear was provided to us and properly fitted before we departed for the river.
Our lead guide was Melvin, who was supported by the wonderfully nicknamed Sticky and Babyface. Between these 3 individuals was almost 50 years of collective experience rafting this river, and it showed. Melvin always made sure we knew exactly what to do on the water, and what was coming ahead. He expertly guided our raft with the type of professional ease that only comes from true experience. He was extremely knowledgeable of the river and the environment, and made us feel right at home on his raft. We had a great time chatting with him along the trip, and his sense of humor was a pleasure. Sticky and Babyface were equally wonderful. Very friendly people, and experts on the water.
We did an overnight trip, and the accommodation along the way was great. Lunch and dinner were provided, and our campsite on the banks of the river was simple but perfect. I'll never forget sleeping under the stars around the campfire with my friends and our awesome guides.
A huge thank you to Melvin, Babyface, Sticky, and the support staff that made our trip possible. For my first ever whitewater rafting trip, I couldn't have asked for a more positive experience. And now I can't wait to get back on the water! I would highly recommend Safpar Rafting to anyone looking for an epic adventure on the Zambezi, and I absolutely plan on coming back for another trip with Safpar soon.
