The Zambezi Blast - 12th - 19th September 2009
Charity Challenges just don’t get more exciting than this!
Water sport enthusiasts class the Zambezi River as one of
the BIGGEST white-water rafting destinations in the world .
Beneath the mist of the Victoria Falls, deep in the Batoka
Gorge would have to be one of the most dramatic places in
the World to start a white-water rafting trip.
From the very first rapid encountered, you have embarked on
a river journey with some of the most exhilarating white-water
and spectacular scenery that you’ll experience in your life.
From the best white-water on the planet, amazing sandy
beaches, to a helicopter flight through the Batoka Gorge and
over Victoria Falls – read on as Africa delivers a feast.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart UK for flight to Johannesburg.
Day 2: Meet representative and fly to Livingstone, Zambia. Free afternoon
followed by pre-trip briefing.
Day 3: White-water rafting along the Zambezi River – Rapids include
‘Morning Glory’, one of the biggest commercially-run rapids in the World,
‘Stairway to Heaven’, ‘The Devil’s Toilet Bowl’, ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ and
‘Midnight Diner’, featuring one of the biggest waves ever seen on a river.
Day 4: Continue – Creamy White Buttocks’, ‘The Mother’ and one of the
most thrilling rapids on the whole trip – ‘Oblivion’ with wave after wave of
white-water hitting the rafts!
Day 5: White-water rafting continues – ‘Morning Shower’, ‘Open Season’,
‘Chamamba’ and the amazing finale to the day, ‘Upper Moemba’.
Day 6: White-water rafting then transfer by helicopter beneath the gorge rim,
back past the rapids to Livingstone, Zambia. Presentation dinner.
Day 7: Transfer to Livingstone airport for flight back to the UK.
Day 8: Arrive UK.
Prices
The challenge requires a minimum sponsorship of £2,945, £1,400 of which
goes directly to Seafarers UK. There is also a registration fee of £399 (which
can be paid in instalments) and a compulsory insurance fee of £45.
The Zambezi Blast is an open challenge. This means that it has not been set
up exclusively for Seafarers UK, but is organised and run by the highly
qualified charity challenge events company Global Adventure Challenges,
who will be your main contact for this event. However, we are always
available when it comes to helping you reach your target by offering plenty of
fundraising advice and Seafarers UK merchandise.
For more information or an information pack, please contact Lee Dobbins on
020 7932 5961 or events@seafarers-uk.org.
Alternatively, you can apply for more information online by filling out the
simple online form:
http://www.seafarers-uk.org/take-a-challenge/enquiry
Further Questions and Answers
What do I need to do to take part?
First of all you need to fill out a Registration Form and return this together with
the non-refundable Registration Fee and compulsory Travel Insurance. You
will then receive a detailed fundraising pack full of ideas to help you raise the
sponsorship money.
What sort of people will be taking part?
Individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life will be taking part in the
Challenge. What people will have in common, is the enthusiasm and
commitment to take part.
How fit do I have to be?
You do need to have a reasonable level of fitness to take part, but you do not
have to be "super fit" or a "professional athlete"!!
We suggest that you slowly build up your fitness levels over the months
leading up to the Challenge.
How much support will I receive on the Challenge?
Throughout each Challenge, professionals will be on hand with the rest of the
team to ensure that safety and quality of training is of top priority. The
Challenge will also be supported by English speaking guides. Full training will
be given where necessary on events such as white-water rafting, ensuring the
safety of all participants.
What is ATOL, and what does it do?
For your peace of mind, Global Adventure Challenges holds an ATOL 'Air
Travel Organiser's Licence'. This protection is included in the cost of all our
overseas challenges.
ATOL protects you from losing money or being stranded abroad in the unlikely
event that Global goes out of business. Global has lodged a bond with the
Civil Aviation Authority so if this occurs, the CAA can give refunds to people
who can's travel and arrange for people abroad to finish their challenges and
fly home.
What about Travel Insurance?
Compulsory Travel Insurance must be taken through one of the Insurance
Companies listed below:How do I raise the minimum sponsorship money?
You will receive full support and fundraising tips throughout the months
leading up to the event. Once you have registered you will receive a
comprehensive, detailed fundraising pack including sample letters and press
releases for you to send out to local newspapers, companies and people that
you know. The nature of a Challenge Event and the good cause that you are
supporting will encourage a great response from your local area. Many
participants find they easily raise above and beyond the minimum
sponsorship required.
Payment Option A - What happens if I don't raise the amount required?
First of all - Don't Panic!! You will have been asked by the Charity to raise a
percentage of the sponsorship money by a certain date. If you cannot do so it
is possible that you may forfeit your right to take part. However, if you are
having difficulties please let the Charity know. Remember, you are not on your
own, with fresh ideas and support you will succeed. The Charity will also try to
put you in contact with other people taking part in your chosen Challenge
Event so you can support each other and exchange fundraising tips.
Can I stay on, once I have finished the Challenge?
Extensions are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you
wish to extend your stay after completing the Challenge, you can make
arrangements for flight transfers and accommodation through Global.