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 Jacky | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An unforgettable privilege canoeing in Mana Pools with our guides
Natureways canoe safari in Mana Pools was most definitely the highlight of our 2 weeks in Zimbabwe and one of the best holidays of my several trips to Africa. We had awesome guides in Mark and Elijah. Not only were they great fun, but they were also amazing hosts, so attentive to our party of 3 and keen to share their expert wildlife knowledge. Experts in navigating the mighty Zambezi too! The camp was comfortable and was set on the riverbank in a new location each night. Camp staff cooked wonderful dishes and served a 3 course meal from an open fire. What could be more amazing that waking each day to an open fire with fresh coffee to watch the magnificent African sun rise listening to the dawn chorus and hippos grunting. If wildlife is your thing, I would thoroughly recommend this experience, it was unforgettable. Thank you Natureways you were awesome!
CH
Email Beat | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Explore the animals at Mana Pools from a different perspective and always feel safe!
We had a warm welcome with a great team (staff and guides) and always felt very comfortable. The guides (Mark and Manu) were very experienced, they had humor too and we learned a lot about nature and animals. Sometimes we were lucky spotting the animals, sometimes we just enjoyed nature with hidden animals. It was a great pleasure to walk around and be face to face with the animals!
Of course the living was different than in other lodges, but more wild life!
Thanks a lot and see you again!
A perfectly organized and safe trip with guaranteed sight on hippos, elephants and crocodiles
A perfectly organized and safe trip with guaranteed sight on hippos, elephants and crocodiles.
Good solid canoes, also for starting canoeists. Camping on safe sandbanks in well-ventilating tents under a beautiful starry sky with experienced guides which could still cook well too .
Natureways was very helpful in preparing for the trip from Harare to Kariba. We chose to travel by public transport. You are from Harare for 2 hours longer on the road but get a beautiful picture of life in Zimbabwe and that for only $ 10 for the whole single trip.
Email Gaye & Roy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous bush camp experience at Mana Pools!
We had 3 wonderful days at a Natureways bush camp on the banks of the Zambezi at Mana Pools. The staff were excellent, very friendly, capable, professional and helpful. We were treated to some outstanding "bush tucker" - the food that was produced from an open fire and a camp oven was worthy of any high quality restaurant with modern facilities. The bush facilities were all very comfortable, the bucket showers and pit toilets clean and functional and we felt very well looked after. The camp was in a lovely location with views of the Zambian escarpment and the river, with an amazing array and variety of wildlife to view all day, as well as fascinating sounds through the night. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone interested in camping, wildlife and the environment, outdoor experiences or just good food and company!! Thank you Natureways!!
Email Dorothy Jayne Robinson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Canoeing on and walking by the great Zambezi River
I had a wonderful time on my Safari with Andy and TK as guides. I always felt completely safe and they were very professional and informative. The service and food was exceptional and all staff were great. We canoed down the Zambezi River for 3 days covering 80km. It was exhilarating at times but I loved every minute. The campsite was ready for us every day when we arrived in camp with smiling faces all around, a warm shower and a very comfortable bed. I would definitely recommend this to my friends. Thanks for helping to make the first leg of our Zimbabwe trip memorable.
Email Robyn Hocking | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic experience, amazing qualified guides both on and off the water, 100% enjoyable.
I recently had three days canoeing the Zambezi River at Mana Pools, it was definitely a highlight of my African Safari experience. The two guides were amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly, great company and both provided a wonderful service in the canoes, during the walks and around the camp. Their experience and manner made me feel 100% at ease during all animal encounters, I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who enjoys adventure! This safari experience was everything and more than I had expected, I thoroughly enjoyed the ability to see the animals up close and have experienced guides who were able to point out the animals, big and small with an informative commentary. Thank you Natureways for an exciting and 100% enjoyable adventure.
FR
Email Colette | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great!
I booked the Mopane tour (4 days/3nights canoeing) with a friend. It was a private tour and everything was very well organised. The team is very professional, everything is perfectly orchestrated. We also particularly have appreciated their great knowledge about flora and fauna, their kindness, and the food was excellent!
A great tour, with wonderful landscapes and unforgettable sunsets.
Thank you for these wonderful moments!
US
Email Judy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
wonderful canoe safari adventure
We took a Naturways explorer safari by canoe from Chirundu to Mana Pools. It was magical and thrilling paddling the Zambezi and tranquil side passages, and camping under the stars on sandy islands at night. The communication and organization prior to the safari, and the canoe trip itself were outstanding. Our guides were friendly and supremely competent, taking the best care of us as we navigated amongst hippos and other wildlife. Although the tent camping was basic, the equipment was comfortable and the food very good. We had a great time. Definitely recommended!!
DE
Email Gunther | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Zambezi canoe Safari with Natureways was one of the greatest experiences I ever had!
The Fisheagle canoe trail on the Zambezi River with Natureways exceeded all my expectations. It was a mind-blowing trip through the wilderness of the Zambezi River, perfectly organized and performed by Natureways Safaris. Our guides Zera, Kenneth and Kuzi probably were the most professional and passionate ones in Zimbabwe, with an amazing knowledge of nature, geography, animal life and local history. With great commitment and patience they responded to all personal needs of the customers. I felt safe and comfortable at any time. The food was excellent, tents and equipment were well maintained, all whishes fulfilled. I would travel with Natureways again at any time! Thank you so much for this unforgettable trip!
Email Kate and family | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The experience of a lifetime. Magical, thrilling, wonderful. The closeness to nature unparalleled
The 3 night 4 day Explorer canoe safari was extremely well organised. We did the safari in the dry season with temperatures of 40 degrees the norm but the guides managed our schedule to cope with the heat and the benefit is that you get the very best game viewing. It is a very special experience to set off in your 2 man Canadian canoes with everything packed aboard for the trip and paddle down the Zambezi. It's an adrenaline rush at times as there is the very real danger from hippos and crocs but the guides are superbly trained and take no risks. By canoe you have access up small tributaries which no one else can get to and to paddle among grazing elephants, buffaloes, zebra and endless amazing bird life is incredible. We had lions jump across the river right in front of us.Each night we pitched camp on a deserted sandy island, safe from lions( although elephants would often join us) then the guides cooked a delicious hot supper which we ate as the sun set and the stars came out. No luxury safari lodge could ever match what we did. Once in Mana Pools park we saw no other people , boats or vehicles, it was just us and the wildlife. So special.
You do need to be fit enough to sit and paddle a canoe for around 7 hours and happy to camp in a simple but comfortable tent. You will get up at dawn and be in bed at dusk and be completely immersed in nature.