Natureways 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!

2nd canoe trip in as many years--both fantastic

Last year was the Mopane canoe and this year I did a private 3-night trip with the Shoreline itinerary, but camping on the islands. Outstanding combo. Guides Norman and Manu were excellent and we saw probably 150 elephants on the trip, plus many other mammals and birds. The day I spent in Natureways camp before leaving on the canoe trip was rewarding. We saw animals from the vehicle and on foot.

The trip was booked through Doug Macdonald because the bulk of my Mana Pools trip was with him. I appreciated this unusual hybrid trip being made available to me.

canoe the Zambezi!

The guides were extremely professional, on time, safe, and knowledgable. I would go on another trip with Natureways in a heartbeat.

Should be on bucket list of everybody who loves the wild, the beauty, the silence. Simply fantastic.

I dreamt of a canoe tour on zambesi river for a long time and couldn't wait to do it. We did the 3-nights-tour and it was a fantastic experience. So different to everything we have seen in Zimbabwe and other African countries before. The beauty, the silence and the simpleness - nothing more is needed.
Accompanied by our wonderful guides with their inexhaustible knowledge we felt save every single minute. And also the team in the camp did a wonderful job. Everything was prepared once we came into the camp in the evenings. The food was fantastic and different every day.
We loved to take a bucket shower in the evening and we also loved to sit at the river listening to the sounds of the water and the bush. The simpleness was the real luxury.
One advice: take a sarong to cover your legs on the boat to avoid a sunburn. And then: breath in deeply, breath out deeply - and enjoy every single moment.

Best river trip ever!

I've paddled-canoe, Kayak, raft- many North American rivers and worked many summers as a raft guide. The 8 day Zambezi classic was as good a trip as any I've ever had. Paddling the Zambezi amid hippo pods and crocs, I felt completely security under the excellent leadership of our guide Norman, accomanied by the the skilled assistant, Ranga. THey were clearly very experienced, knowledgeable, and, importantly, FUN to be with. We saw a lot of wildlife on the shores, heard wonderful African wildlife sounds at night under a night sky, unpolluted by light and filled with stars. The days were filled with paddling the river with its unique inhabitants, wildlife spotting on the shores. We stopped for breakfast, lunch and, when there was time, a siesta. Our campsites were on islands. We had plenty of good food, the tents were roomy and easy to set up with a couple of sets of hands, and the sleeping set up quite comfortable.

This was a truely memorable experience that could not be duplicated anywhere else.

The "Go-To" Canoe Safari Company - No Need To Look Further! Simply the Best!

Natureways, thank you for a truly magnificent safari, it exceeded all our expectations - from the prompt and detailed email and skype replies, the flexibility with the bookings, the professional conduct of the guides and camp staff to the excellent condition of the canoes and camping equipment. We could not fault anything and without doubt would highly recommend your company.

Our guides Mark and Norman, were extremely knowledgeable, considerate and had our best interests at heart, they are certainly good value. The camp staff were also amazing, totally anticipating our needs each day. The cook worked his magic with dishes that you just had to have more of.

What an unbelievable feat - luxury on the banks of the Zambezi. Game viewing was second to none with close encounters of all kinds.

Don't waste your time looking for other tour operators, just book your trip with these guys - they really know what they are doing and I am pretty sure you will not regret it. Ours was a trip of a lifetime! Thank you.

Outstanding Tamarind safari on Zambesi with canoe

We experienced Tamarind safari, driven by Kenny, Manu and Cleve (a learner). The navigation on the river has been absolutely fantastic, great sense of immersion in the nature, living with its rithm. Wake up when the sun rises, dinner after sunset. Sleeping in the dome tend admiring stars and moon is something unique. Exchange experiences, life tales, have fun with the guides enriched a lot all of us. Quality of the organization has been impressive, great guides professionalism, good food, exciting landscape and wildlife make this safari unforgettable.

Trip of a lifetime

I went on the 6 day canoe trip from Kariba to Mana Pools. It was a rich experience that allowed us to experience the animals and nature in a very intimate way. It was a bit scary at times to feel so vulnerable with the animals, however, our guides made us feel safe. They are exceptionally well trained and comfortable on the river, especially our lead guide Manu. It was truly humbling to be able to spend these days with the guides and animals in such a beautiful environment.

Fantastic for the price. Great guides, good equipment and unbelievable food!

A wonderful adventure!

I joined a 4 day canoe trip on the Zambezi and from the initial organization and planning, to the knowledge of the guides and the care and consideration of all the staff, it was a fantastic trip. The logistics of meeting the group were handled smoothly and the time on the river was wonderful-we camped under the stars besides the river, the guides directed us safely to admire the animals and all supplies were provided. I spent an additional night in Mana Pools and walked around the park with a guide who explained everything from the ants to the habits of elephants.