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Christmas Kayak Expedition on The Zambezi Rivers Batoka Gorge, for young people About the Zambezi The Zambezi is simply the dream river; there is just no other place like it on the planet. From northern Zambia, the Zambezi River travels south dividing Zimbabwe and Zambia across the flat plains, until it arrives at Victoria Falls. It is here that the Zambezi drops into the stunning volcanic Batoka Gorge and begins a whole new journey of adventure and beauty. The Zambezi offers great kayaking for paddlers of all levels. Introduction The team at KARA Expeditions would like to give a small group of six young paddlers aged fifteen to eighteen the opportunity to come and paddle with us on our 2006 Zambezi young peoples paddling programme. This trip is aimed at young paddlers who are motivated and wish to develop their paddling skills along with personal development and experience some of Africa's unique culture first hand. Though our programme is focused on water time, we feel that it is important to take some time to look at some of Africa's local traditions along with the splendid beauty of the surrounding area. We will take a short day trip in to Zambia's Mosi O Tunya National Park to view wildlife along with local village tours, cultural evenings of dancing and other customs.
In late December the Zambezi is at an optimal play level, there are many waves to play on from the famous put in waves at rapid number two, the big bouncing surf ride of number three, huge air time at number eight, the list goes on. The KARA Expeditions Zambezi youth program will be headed up by Deb Pinniger and another member of our KARA team, who have both spent many seasons paddling and working on the Zambezi River at all water levels. Paddlers wishing to come on this trip will need to be competent class three plus- four kayakers with a solid roll and have a good level of physical fitness.
The program Day 1 Day 2- Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16
Accommodation We will be camping, for our entire trip. Paddlers should bring tents with them. What does KARA provide? Qualified and highly experienced guides that have knowledge and experience of the river at all water levels. All of our guides have first hand knowledge and experience of dealing with in country logistics. - Food and accommodation - Transport to and from the airport - Insurance for river activities, which includes emergency medical evacuation by helicopter from the gorge (this is not personal medical insurance!) - Park and Porter fees - Medical and emergency kits - Satellite phone carried on the river How do I apply ? You need to send a letter, by e-mail to Deb Pinniger, debpinniger@karaexpeditions.com explaining why you would like to come on this trip and how you think it will benefit you as a person and a paddler. You will also need to write some details about your own paddling, what type of paddling you do and where you do it. You will then be invited to attend a paddling session, where we will have a fun paddle and get the opportunity to know individuals. This session will also give us the opportunity to look at and discuss the trip in more detail.
What happens next? Providing that your paddling is up to standard you will be offered a place on the 2006 KARA Expeditions young peoples Zambezi program. How do I pay for the trip? The Zambezi young persons paddling programme will cost £700.00. We understand that this is a lot of money to find. However at KARA we are very happy to help paddlers with ideas for fundraising and making money to pay for the trip. KARA will put together a fundraising package, which will be given to each applicant |
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