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 Anne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible Experience
Our group of 8 (ranging from 19 to 64) had a wonderful 3 night canoe safari with Natureways. 5 of us canoed and 3 did jeep and walk safari and we met up at camp in the evening. Everything went beautifully, from the bush planes to Mana, to the pickup, the incredible guides and camp staff. Natureways lets us prepay our park entrance fees so we did not have to carry all that extra cash with us - so much easier. The canoe trip was the experience of a lifetime. Natureways was very professional but also the guides and staff were so wonderful to interact with. Andy, Zera and Elijah made this the highlight of our 12 day vacation to Zimbabwe. Camping along the river, listening to the sounds of the hippos and two different lion prides at night was unreal. Would recommend this company and canoe trip to anyone.
Email Tim | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A family holiday of a lifetime - all the inspiration of Africa with exceptional guides.
Natureways facilitated our few days canoeing on the Zambezi and were professional in every way. The safaris lived up to and exceeded all our expectations. Our guides were extremely knowledgable about the wildlife and although we had exciting moments we never felt anything but confidence that we were in extremely safe hands.
Email Paul Crosland | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything hinges around Norman Mubaiwa(The Hippo Whisperer) and Kudawashe(Rambo) ....excellent
The whole safari from initiation of contact with Natureways to final drop-off was outstanding.Norman and Kuda,who were our guides were brilliant.Norman is the Hippo Whisperer and plies his dangerous job with aplomb.We felt very safe with him and Kuda.This is my fifth trip on the river dating back to 1982 and this was the greatest trip of all.The trip was essentially made by Norman and Kuda.Norman who were very knowledgeable about everything on the Zambesi.I cannot fault anything about Natureways
Email Mick and Pat | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent canoe camping safari on the Zambezi River over 3 nights and four days.
It was a fantastic experience and the guide and helper were excellent. However they seemed to be let down by their equipment. The pots and pans seemed more suitable to a smaller group than us (we were 8, 10 if the include guide and helper). They had no decent lights to work with and we ended up lending them head torches.
The tents and bedding were fine.
Other than that an excellent Safari.
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Email Nancy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thrilling, adventurous, well-cared for, Natureways created a trip we will cherish.
Natureways provided an exceptional experience for me and my husband. From the moment we were picked up at the airport we knew this was going to be a special four days. The team Naureways has created is exemplary, providing a unique experience in every way (cooks and camp staff went above and beyond). We were in very competent hands with Tony and Norman - Norman reading and navigating the river and confidently giving us paddling directions and Tony leading us on thrilling walking safaris. We saw so much wildlife and much of it very close and personal - always knowing we were in good hands. This is a really special trip and one thing that makes it so special is that it is not for everyone - it is for those who want to step beyond the jeep and see nature at eye level. Thanks Naureways!
Email Trevor Wells | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great trip. Amazing
Mark and Gatrick, our guides were great. So much so that we are considering rebooking for September 2019 if we can find additional adventures in Victoria Falls to extend the trip
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Email Tilman & Cristina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
All in all we experienced a professionally guided walking safari with a very knowledgeable guide!
We had a very compact 5 day´ s tour with Andy, our tour guide, and our expectations were completely fullfilled and over fullfilled. The crew was excellent, the food cooked on the floor grill very good, the tents well taken care of and always clean, so we enjoyed a fantastic walking safari and enjoyed this very, very much! Thanks to Andy and his team, it was simply awesome!
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Email Johannes & Daniëlle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Most amazing once in a lifetime experience
From the beginning to the end we had an amazing experience. It is just one of those things you must come out to do. We had a really warm welcome from Zera and his crew. We did the Tamarind canoe safari (Chirundu to Mana Pools). Viewing wildlife from the river is a whole new experience. The guides were all very well skilled and knew what they were doing. It is incredible how much knowledge they have of the area and how much we learned along the way. Thanks a lot once again Zera, Ranga, Thomas, Clever and of course the office crew for the excellent time we had together.
Excellent safari
Wonderful...fun...exciting and this is my 2nd trip with them
Email Kelly Law | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic active safari through Mana Pools National Park
Communication leading up to the trip was excellent - Kelly assisted with ground transfers. Our driver Abel facilitated border formalities so they didn't take long. Mark and Manu, our guides, were knowledgeable and extremely good at finding wildlife. We felt safe at all times in their capable hands and their enthusiasm was infectious. The camp crew couldn't do enough for us; the food they cooked was delicious and vegetarians well catered for. Tents were spacious and comfortable, whilst the daily program was tailored so no one ever got bored. And how could you be bored?! We dodged hippos in our canoes, checked out ancient baobabs and dinosaur fossils, tracked (and found) leopard and lion, got close to wild dogs. No two days were the same. We will definitely recommend Natureways to all of our friends and we will be back!
