Wild Dogs and the Zambezi River

On Tuesday 21st August whilst on a Zambezi Otter Trail (2 day 2 night canoe safari), Amanda Suart & Malcolm O'Neill together with our guide and crew had the unique pleasure of seeing Wild Dog at Chundu, about 25kms upstream from the Victoria Falls. They witnessed the Wild Dog chasing Waterbuck on the riverbanks; the latter taking their chances with crocodiles rather than facing the Wild Dog headed for the River! The Wild Dogs gave up the chase and set back into the bush. It was a great experience for Amanda and Malcolm as they had been really keen to see Wild Dog and had just spent 10 days in Botswana without seeing any. It made an already special trip "truly fantastic"!

Renaissance Group Teaming Day

In conjuction with Shearwater Adventures, the Cansaf team took a large group into the Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve. The afternoon was a huge success with banking delegates from all over the World mixing in a bit of Creative Teaming with big game interaction and helping to further the relationships made during their company conference.

The tasks involved physical contact with Black Rhinos, and interaction with the "tame" Lion and Elephant at the reserve - there were trunks to be measured, paws to be inspected and possibly one of the most unique opportunities in the World - Black rhinos to be fed.

The day was rounded off with traditional food and dancing under a radiant African moon! Click the thumbnail below to see the happy delegates for yourself :-)

Renaissance Group for Shearwater Adventures - July, 2007

The Zambezi Challenge River Festival 2007

This years Zambezi Challenge (White Water Rafting and Kayaking Event) is scheduled for the 19th to the 21st of October 2007...

A Message from the Event Manager - Robin Brown, Cansaf Adventures

"This is without doubt the major White Water event in Africa. The thrills and spills from last year (2006) were a tribute to the competing teams who against the odds on this Wild River performed above all expectations.

I have no doubt that this year, with the event being held in October and thus the water level expected to be at its prime for the Commercial Rafting Experience we are going to see some spectacular action!

In October the water is expected to be reasonably low as Southern Africa comes out of its 6 month dry winter. The Zambezi in the Batoka gorge beneath the Victoria Falls is at its prime for Rafting and Kayaking at this level.

Rapids such as number 5 "The Stair Way to Heaven" and number 8 "The Midnight Diner" will be KICKING. We are getting some major interest from Rafting bodies from around the world and expect at least three continents to be represented at this year's event".

The event organisers are working closely with the International Rafting Federation offices based in Australia in getting the event registered as a Worl Series Event. This will still allow the event to accept entries from both Amateur and Professional Athletes.