Natureways Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 1987)
- Member Of:
- ZTA & SOAZ
- Tour Types:
- Budget & mid-range canoe safaris
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $286 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email BdP | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent friendly and professional guided canoe safari
Natureways provided an extremely professional safari experience. I messed the Natureways office around a lot with dates and logistics and they took it all in their stride and were in no way put out with my constantly changing plans and disorganisation, but were always willing to work around my plans. Their safari staff are true gentlemen that go out of their way all day to make sure that you are enjoying your time with them. In our case, we canoed from Chirundu to Mana Pools, and I spent the majority of the time on land fishing, while the guides set up camp and cooked amazing meals, and brought me cold beers. The guides were also very concerned for our safety, which is an important aspect of bush living with zero access to medical care. The guides were very interested and engaged and we had great fireside conversations where I learnt a lot from them. The equipment that we used was well maintained and good quality. Canoeing down the Zambezi River is definitely one of the best ways to experience the bush, drifting quietly past all kinds of animals that were aware of but unconcerned with our presence. I much preferred this to bouncing around in the back of a dusty truck. It was a dream safari for me, and I would not hesitate recommending it to anyone who has even the slightest interest in the bush.
Email Gary Cobbledick | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The guides were exceptionally good and the trip was very well organised. Highly recommended
Natureways exceeded our expectations in every way. The quality of the guides was a real highlight. The entire team was superb, from river guides to cooks and others at camp.
Email Julia Morgan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Organised, professional and responsive
I was so impressed with Natureways. Communication and responsiveness leading up to the safari was always timely and professional. The actual safari was very well organised with the guide being exceptionally knowledgeable and personable.
I will definitely use Naturways again for future African adventures.
Email James | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experience and guides
4 day canoe trip was a brilliant experience. It was well organised and the 2 guides were fantastic. Overall very big enjoyment
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Email Ron | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
8-day canoe trip from Chirundu to Kanyemba paddling & camping for nearly 100 miles.
8 of us friends, from Alaska, spent 8 days in late October 2019, canoeing & camping on the lower Zambezi River from Chirundu, Zimbabwe, to Kanyemba, near the Mozambique border.
The guides were awesome. The wildlife incredible. The weather was hotter than expected & the winds a bit challenging. But the wildlife viewing & the knowledge & proficiency of the guides was beyond comprehension.
My only complaint was the tents were well worn, in need of replacement. Zeta, our head guide, locally known as “Crocodile Man” was also a hippo whisperer. Which saved the day a couple times!
Omega, our assistant guide, although more serious than Zeta, was extremely knowledgeable & openly shared his knowledge of the birds, plants , animals & ecology of this great Zambezi region with all of us.
Overall this was an unforgettable experience, with knowledgeable, competent guides, run by a capable, trustworthy company that has a long history in the lower Zambezi region.
Email Andrew Beckette | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent, genuine safari experience in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
Great safari if you’re looking for unfussy, but comfortable safari experience, with game drives, game walks and canoe options.
This was not a luxury safari experience but genuine and authentic.
Food was good and staff were great.
Mark Van Zuydam was a terrific and knowledgable guide - thank you all!
Amazing safari experience in Mana Pools and on the Zambezi!
The location of the camp was excellent and the accommodation very comfortable. Fabulous food, thanks to Isaiah our chef who worked tirelessly all day. The service from the camp staff was excellent and everybody was so friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much bother. The game drives/walks and canoe safari were a wonderful experience - we saw and learnt so much. Our guide Mark Van Zuydam was very knowledgeable and professional and both he and our other guide Norman helped us to feel really immersed in our surroundings, at the same time feeling safe and secure. We will definitely use Natureways again. Loved every minute. Exceeded out expectations.
Email Stephen Hazell- Smith & Karen Franklin | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A trip of a lifetime
Okay so we have done it once before but it is still the most wonderful experience with Mark (again0 as a brilliant guide and the back up team on land in the camps absolutely first class. Were else can one as a family have the camp and the canoes to oneself? Long may you continue and we hope Zimbabwe will eventually be rewarded for the efforts of its amazing people.
Natureways provide the best way to experience Mana Pools
This was my third time experiencing Mana Pools with Natureways. That speaks for itself. The service and experience they provide is highly recommended. I will continue to use them until i become too old to paddle.
WE enjoyed this great adventure frm the first to the last moment.
promt answers, fully on the point. The guides, Norman and Thomas were excellent and always super nice. We can only recoomend this trip !