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 Jaume | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great adventure!
Everything was perfect! An unforgettable experience! Booking the safari was very easy with the help of Kelly-Anne. The canoe safari was great, lots of explanations from animals, trees about the river etc. All the meals were delicious and we always feel safe with the experienced guides Norman and Manu. It was a real truth african adventure!
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Email Anne-Marie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The most wonderful safari experience ever!
The communication on forehand was not great. Difficult to book without an tour operator.
When we were there it was more than we had expected. A great staff team took care of us, everything went smoothly. The combination of canoeing and walking is extraordinary, and will spoil you for ever! Seeing the wild live on foot and from the water adds an other dimension and was absolutely wonderful!Despite the awful fact that we have been robbed during our camping , we would recommend thuis to every body ...or rather keep it secret?! The guides were excellent and told and showed us so much, not only about the wildlife but also about the fauna, geology and ecosystems.
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Email Clifford Taylor | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Canoeing Safari Africa seen as it should be !
Have just spent a magical 4 days on the Zambezi river, traveling from Chirundu to Mana Pools. The guides were professional and really new their stuff ! Having lived in Zimbabwe for most of my life it was great to see just how passionate they were about the whole surroundings, as well as making sure we were safe and enjoying the privilege of being in the bush. Evenings were spent with delicious meal and a bottle of wine .... Our guide Takemore pointed out all the constellations, whilst we sucked in the view of the millions of stars, and the night sounds of the wild.
We saw plenty of game on the river and had great photo opportunities.
I would recommend this trip to anyone.
Our only bad moment was the unscrupulous and corrupt members of the Zimbabwe police, demanding bribes from the driver carrying us to and from our destinations. ( Cst. Maseke and Cst. Chauke from Kariba )
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Email Philippa | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic, safe, professional, helpful staff and guides. 100% recommendation for Natureways!!
Natureways office staff were very helpful with the booking, connections, and changes. Their guides have safety and giving clients a memorable trip as their top priorities. Natureways actually run their own tours; they are not agents for another company so there is 100% accountability. The canoe trip could not have been more fun and adding a couple of days at Natureways Mana Pools was really worthwhile. It was great to see wildlife from the river: hippo, crocodiles, buffalo, antelope, and even lions! And so much bird life. The guides' knowledge and canoeing skill was great. I completely recommend Natureways.
Email David Swan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
6 day canoe trip on The Zambezi
Brilliant trip. Titch is a superb guide & ably assisted by his protege Manu. Zambezi River kitchen deserves its own cooking show!
Email The Millars | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A different way to experience the magical Zambezi!
Overall our luxurious canoe experience down the Zambezi was brilliant! All the Natureway staff were extremely friendly and helpful and didn't miss a beat with such great attention to detail! We were so impressed with the professionalism and care shown by the guides when we canoed down the Zambezi as we were never put in a dangerous situation and got to truly enjoy the experience peacefully. Also, recognition must go the chef who constantly provided spectacular three course meals, cooking off his small wooden fire only – every meal was top notch! We were also lucky enough to spot a leopard in the middle of the day during our lunch break which just topped off the trip! I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone that enjoys the bush and would like a bit of adventure rowing down the Zambezi! All round a fun and memorable trip with the family!
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Email Holly | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 day canoe safari at Mana Pools
The 3 day canoe safari in Mana Pools was one of the highlights of our 25 day safari trip to Africa. Our guides were outstanding in their knowledge of the river, animals, and ensuring our safety . The ground support staff were also the best, especially cooking our delicious meals over an open fire at breakfast and supper, and packing our food that was taken in the canoe for our lunch. We saw hundreds of hippos in the river plus animals on land while canoeing. The scenery is spectacular with mountains rising up on the Zambia side of the river. Canoeing for 3 days was not hard physically with a mid morning tea and biscuit break , and a lunch break with a siesta! We had no prior canoe experience, although we both love boating, and felt very comfortable at the outset. Enjoying camping is also a plus. The tents and beds were comfortable. The whole experience exceeded our expectations!
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.
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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.
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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.