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
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
DE
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.
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Email Lynn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
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.
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Email rafi&roxy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
epic zambezi
mobile canoo safari in mana pool zimbauwe is one of the gratest experiance we had in our life.
on the water we had to manouver the hippos and crocs...some fast heart beat moments.
our team moved our camp each day to a new location by the river....fantastic.
walking safaris...extra ordiner.
DE
Email Susanne & Johannes | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic way to experience nature
We spent 5 nights on the Fisheagle canoeing safari from Kariba to Mana Pools and 3 nights hiking at Chitake. It was the most amazing experience!
Canoing down the Zambezi is awesome: the landscape along the river and the river itself keeps changing throughout the trip and you see more and more game the closer you get to Mana. Our guides Takesure and Manu were very professional and entertaining: we felt perfectly safe at any time, heard lots of interesting facts and stories and enjoyed very good meals every day.
Chitake is a very special place. It is very remote and you hardly see any other people. Our camp was set up right at the riverbed which turned into an elephant highway every night. Exploring the area with our very experienced and knowledgable guides Craig and Elijah, we saw lots of plains game but also elephant, buffalo and lion close by.
Highly recommended to everyone who loves nature and wants to travel off the beaten track!