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 Tristan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical experience down the Zambezi
My friend an I found the overall experience uniquely african and supremely enjoyable. We found ourselves in the heart of the african wilderness, enjoying the sights and sounds of Africa, while always feeling safe and being made to feel comfortable by our experienced and knowledgable guides. I was also continually amazed at the five star food that our guides produced with the basic tools they had at their disposal.
Overall we had an amazing time and are definitely considering other tours by natureways upon our return to Africa.
US
Email Lynn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful 3 night "Mopane" Canoe Camping Safari with Natureways along the Zambezi in Mana Pools.
I used Natureways 20 years ago in Mana Pools and always wanted to return. In Sept 2015 I did Everything about the canoe safari was great thanks to Guide Norman and Assistant Takesure. They were very safety conscious and great wildlife spotters. They really love the river and it shows. The tents, mat, and sleeping bag provided were of excellent quality. The food was good. The secluded island campsites were a highlight of the trip.
The whole big report with photos is linked here:
http://safaritalk.net/topic/15504-natureways-70-km-mopane-canoe-trip-sept-4-7-mana-pools-sapi-chewore/
Email Madeleine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic! Incredible experience, far exceeded my expectations.
Wonderful trip, incredible location, scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. The camping locations were perfect, and we were treated to incredible sunrises and sunsets over the Zambezi every day. Paddling in the canoes was relaxing, rejuvenating and exhilarating. The staff on the trip went beyond my expectations and their service was fantastic. Same can be said for those organising the booking prior to departure - really went above and beyond to help me. Cannot recommend highly enough, the week I spent on the Zambezi was definitely one of the highlights of my two month Africa tour!
NZ
Email Pat Hill | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trekking on foot and canoeing was absolutely the right trip for me.
This was the trip of a lifetime for me. My friends who have done safaris entirely by truck saw more animals and in greater numbers but did not gain the same knowledge of the bushvelt or experience the thrill of tracking and finding and following a herd of painted dogs or lions sleeping on the other side of a bush or mistakenly canoeing over a hippos head! I have pages of the names of all the birds we saw and photographed and can name so many of the trees and bushes and their traditional uses. I am still getting requests to tell friends about the thrill of it all. James and Tacksure were the most excellent guides and despite the hippo incident, or perhaps because of it, I was never afraid of their ability to keep us all safe. I have imagined this trip for over 30 years and it was so much better than I imagined. We were looked after so well and fed like royalty. Each morning I made a point of being one of the first ready to go trekking but on our day of leaving I was so sorry it was over I was last to jumble my stuff together and get on the truck. I didn't want to leave. Thank you so much for such a memorable experience.
PG
Email Fiona Speedy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our experience was excellent; the guides; meals & accommodation; care & attention; very professional
Having never been on a Safari before we didn't know what to expect other than what our printed material told us. We were therefore impressed with the high standard of care and attention from all Natureways personnel; from the guides to the driver to the 'in-camp' personnel who were all very professional and courteous. The actual amount of wildlife we saw and the knowledge we acquired from the Safari itself was a little over-whelming so we started taking notes! Our Natureway Safaris is so good we are planning another. Congratulations to Natureways Safaris.
CA
Email Dan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional company with professional guides
I'll be honest, if the information on the internet had said that we would be canoeing on a gigantic river with thousands of hippos, we probably would not have booked this trip. And that would have been a shame. Despite the fact that the safari was not what we were expecting does not mean we did not have a great adventure! We expected quiet waterways and seeing game up close. Well we DID see tons of game but there was nothing quiet about paddling the immensely wide Zambezi, zig-zagging around hippos. It certainly got the adrenaline going! Nevertheless, our favourite moments were when we arrived at our island for the night and set up camp as the sun was going down. We would then have a sundowner, help with supper, and chat quietly for a while. At night we would listen to lions roar, hippos call to each other, and elephants walking around our camp, eating with contentment. This was all done while lying on our backs in the tent, looking at the stars. Perfect! Thanks for a great, if unexpected, adventure!
CA
Email Susan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderful experience, one that I would gladly repeat.
This was one of the best adventures that I have had. The trip was well organized, the guides knowledgeable and the exposure to wildlife and birds truly breathtaking. I would recommend this trip to anyone wanting a true African Adventure.
Email Ross and Elaine Tromans | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic walking safari and canoeing trip on the Zambesi river, done with style.
We would like to thank James, Tony, Campbell and the camp team for showing us a wondrous aspect of African wildlife that was truly unique and one of the best trips we have had the pleasure to experience. To see elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos and crocs in such close proximity yet know that we were safe under their guidance was a highlight. Learning how to track the animals and what to look out for was an unexpected treat that complemented the experience. Their ability to identify and name every bird we saw enhanced the joy of seeing such prolific birdlife during the trip. Thanks again for such a friendly safari with great food, sleeping accommodation and plentiful sundowners.
IL
Email Daph | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari, great guides, excellent organization
This safari was everything we expected, and more. Our guides were very knowledgeable and extremely nice and fun to be with. We felt safe the whole way, even when the weather wasn't good and the water was choppy. The Zambezi Classic Short was just the right length of time canoeing, and we were happy we didn't opt for a shorter excursion. Doing a semi-participatory safari rather than a luxury one was also a good choice. Helping to set up camp, cook, wash etc., was a wonderful experience for us. We were a group of 5 women with varying dietary needs. Natureways catered to most of our needs.
We also used Natureways to book our activities in Victoria Falls. Kelly-Anne was always promptly responsive and gave us excellent advice, as well as booking everything we asked for and greatly facilitating our trip.
Overall we had a great time and highly recommend this outfit for a canoe safari on the Zambezi, or any other needs in Zimbabwe.
CA
Email Margaret | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
We enjoyed a wonderful few days with Natureways in the Mana Pools area of Zimbabwe. The guides were excellent - very knowledgeable, respectful of the animals and accommodating. We saw and learned so much on the driving and walking safaris. I admit to being nervous the afternoon we went in the canoe. The food was very good. It would be nice if they could have LED lights in the tents.