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
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Email Maysoun Al-Rabie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simple accommodation but with great staff.
- Great experience!
- the guides were very helpfull, full of informations, gave excellent and clear instructions (Craig)
- Food was excellent. It was amazing what can be done with such a simple "kitchen".
- The whole athmosphere was like being among friends.
- The tent was simple but served ist purpose. It was always clean.
- Very helpful Staff.
Email Peter | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Chitake
Went to Chitake, Zimbabwe with Natureways sharing their temporary camp with another group who had their own guide with vehicle. We therefore had the sole use of Natureways vehicle and guide who they supplied at a much lower price than if we had gone with our own guide and Andy the Natureways guide was excellent.
The camp staff were always helpful and friendly and a credit to the company, the meals were good and the drinks were nice and cold which is much needed in the heat at Chitake. The only failing was the quality of the tent whose zips were always jamming and breaking, not good when you are trying to get in in the dark so they need to upgrade or repair the zips.
Overall though thoroghly enjoyed our trip to Chitake with Natureways and would recommend them to anyone thinking of going there.
Fantastic experience.
This was a really great trip. The guides are extremely knowledgeable. It was a really unique experience to be able to get so close to the animals. Would highly recommend it!
DE
Email Joerg + Silvio | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Africa at its best - encounters with Mother Nature at eye-level
The 6-day-canoe-safari with Natureways was one of the best - if not THE best - African experience we´ve ever had. From start to end it was the perfect trip.
Beginning with the super friendly and highly responsive reservation manager Kelly-Anne during planning and booking it continued throughout the journey with the professional and reliable organization, the experienced friendly and knowledgable guides Norman, Manu and Trust and also includes the variety of meals and catering - our expecations were exceeded each day.
Paddeling down the crystal clear Zambesi waters one finds himself or herself surrounded by great landscapes and wildlife. During the numerous encounters with Hippos, Crocs, Elephants and also at night in our little tent we always felt safe and secure.
Being so close to nature, looking at an unspoiled starry sky and jumping into the refreshing clear Zambesi water is just an unforgettable experience!
Email Philip | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
two of us with private guide and vehicle for photography at Mana Pools
Camp facilities as expected, camp staff all excellant as was food and drink. Guides super knowledgeable and drives/walks very good with some adrelin fixes thrown in. As a photographer the only grouse I have is the vehicles used have a large cab on the front, (normally customised and removed). This prevents photo opportunities over the heads of the guide /driver and also inhibits ineraction with guide/driver as communication is through a "window". Having said that it didn't really affect us as we were "only two" and had plenty of room. I wouldn't want to be sitting on the front seats on a full vehicle as undoubtedly your view would be inhibited. Still, had a brilliant time and Mana Pools is a must................will go again and Naturways if I'm sure of the vehicle utilisation.
Email Andy Saunders | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unique safari experience, without the dust and noise
Very safe guides, excellent catering, wonderful sights and animals. Have been on two other Zambezi canoe safaris, they are always good and the best way of getting close to animals without disturbing them.
Pleasantly surprised to see ice-cold drinks still possible after 4 days!
Natureways offers a lot in terms of amazing guides, food and well set up safaris.
The safari that we went on, the Tamarind Safari really felt like you were in the bush. The guides (Trust, Manu and Norman) added a lot to our safari. The canoes were excellent, and the food was too. Our time with Natureways was pleasurable and more than we expected.
Thank You.
DE
Email Mary | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was great
I want to thank natureways for the very pleasant days on Sambesi-River.
Norman, Ken and Trust were great, very kind and at all time eager to please best conditions. They had very good and detailled information about all animals and the surroundings we were passing by. The meals were great and diverse. Thanks to the cooks!! It always tasted fabulous.
I always felt very secure with our guides even when (dangerous) animals are near us.
It was an very special experience. Thank you for make it possible.
CH
Email Scott | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic experience with Natureways
My friends and I just completed the Mana Shoreline trip. To say everything was fantastic is an understatement it was an absolutely amazing experience. The staff were polite and well mannered and looked after us as if we were in a 5 star hotel. The guides Andy and Takesure were extremely professional and looked after us on and off the river and ensuring that we had the full wildlife experience whilst being completely safe. Highly recommend Natureways as a tour company and operator for anyone wishing to explore Zimbabwe.
Email David | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A well managed trip with experienced and personable guides who looked after our requirements.
I have few criticisms of the canoe safari as it lived up to expectations. However I would recommend that guides have laminated sheets of pictures of animals and birds with some basic information. Also it was not clear in communication what the cost of park entry was.