KARA - about us

A little more about KARA

Kara was formed by a group of kayak and adventure enthusiasts. After many years of exploring the world we decided to come together and share our knowledge and experience with others. KARA is a limited company owned by fiver partners who operate and run each of our river trips. We have each worked in the field with young people for over a decade.

Kara's connection with Zambia and the Zambezi River is very strong, visiting Zambia on numerous occasions for both work and pleasure. We are very familiar with the river, traveling in Zambia and are use to dealing with diverse in-country issues.

At KARA we believe in high safety standards and run a one to four ratio on the water, carrying with us extensive safety equipment.

For our Zambezi trip Deb will be taking care of our ground logistics and will be meeting all participants at Heathrow airport and accompanying them to Lusaka.

more about the KARA expedition team:

Deb Cook
has devoted her life to kayaking and the outdoors - and it shows in her teaching. Graduating from Strathclyde University in Glasgow with a BA in Outdoor Education in the Community, since she has taught many young people to kayak on rivers throughout the world.
She has been captain of the British ladies Rafting team for the past seven years and a member of a leading ladies adventure team.
When Deb is not busy with KARA trips, or racing in raft or adventure races, she works as centre manager for a local education authority centre in the Peak District.
Deb has lead many international trips for young people, form South America to the Himalaya.
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Bob Marchant's
spectacular kayaking skills and sunny character have made him a hero on and off the river.
After studying Outdoor Education, he taught in outdoor centers throughout the U.K before working abroad as a river guide.
He's kayaked throughout Europe, Africa and Asia and has 15 years experience as a teacher and a guide.
Bob's patience and positivity make him the perfect mentor for kayakers of all ages.
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Deb Pinniger

is a Champion Kayaker, Wilderness Guide and photographer.
She's been World Champion, European Champion and British Champion - and many consider her the best female white water paddler in the world.
She's spent the past decade guiding commercial trips around the world, and has documented her river journeys in her book L'eau Vive. Deb takes great interest in continually increasing her knowledge and understanding of river safety and wilderness medicine.
She is a level 4 coach and a Wilderness EMT, and loves to pass her knowledge and experience to others.
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Quentin Carson

has over 15 years experience in the outdoors industry, as a river guide and youth worker.
He's led youth trips across Europe and multi-day expeditions into the heart of Africa.
Quentin lived and worked on the rivers of Africa for many years, and is an experienced and safe pair of hands.
His patient coaching skills will bring out the best in your paddling and ensure you get the most from your trip.
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Charlotte Bowen

is a disability equality trainer and massage therapist, with a background in the media.
She has kayaked and rafted in some of the world's top destinations, and is passionate about making the wilderness accessible to all.
Charlotte is registered blind and wants global travel and extreme sports to be open to everyone regardless of their level of ability.
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