Stretch Ferreira Safaris is an owner - operated luxury tented camp in Mana Pools catering for a maximum of 12 guests. Safaris are personalized with no rigid routines and all activities revolve around the guest's wishes and requests. Stretch Ferreira Safaris is known for it's personal touch and it's willingness to cater to all needs.
Sitting with Giants
What's Special About Stretch Ferreira Walking Safaris
GUIDED WALKING
Parks
Mana Pools National Park
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Intro
Highlights
Stretch Ferreira – a professional safari guide who has over 40 years of experience, and a reputation as one of the finest guides in Africa. Described as a “living legend” Stretch has been guiding walking safaris in Mana Pools for most of his life, and has a special affinity with the animals of the area .Stretch leads a highly experienced guiding team and is renowned for his unique guiding style and close interaction with the animals of Mana Pools. In particular the opportunity to see the rare siting of elephant bulls who can stand on their back legs whilst foraging from the acacia trees.
Need To Know
Natural, wild, camp where wildlife freely wanders through.
Safaris
Personalised Safari Experience.
Walking and tracking with Stretch Ferreira is the highlight of any safari.
Wildlife
Elephant, wild dog, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, buffalo, hippo and various plains game. Excellent birdlife with migatory birds arriving July/August.
Quick Facts
4 - 10 days.
$660 - $1160 p.p.p.n
No children under 12 years
Unless by special request or camp is booked exclusively.
Accommodation
Eight ensuite East African tents with teak & iron furnishings with en-suite bathrooms with hot outdoor showers,flush toilets and running water in basins. There are beds with comfortable mattresses, high-quality linen and mosquitos nets to provide for a well-deserved rest after many miles of walking. The entire camp is solar powered and public areas are covered in soft river sand.
Accolades
Stretch Ferreira has numerous accolades for his 41 year contribution to guiding in Zimbabwe including best walking guide in Africa.
Season
Beginning of May to mid November
Region
Safari Operators
The accommodation, meals, staff and guiding is out of this world!! So worth it!
Stretch takes you up close with out endangering you or the animal. Its an absolutely amazing experience that will forever be etched in your memories.
Stretch's knowledge is incredible, he patiently shares this with clients and shows them things they would not normally been shown. Exceptional tracker!
the attention to details is proper. Real safari experience.
Stretch offers a unique experience - i have seen him interact with the elephants on such a personal level - truly amazing to watch - think some other tour guides take their clients to watch Stretch.
The whole safari team work so well together, they are blunt and honest from get go about close encounters - makes you feel safe.
Stretch and his guiding team have extensive knowledge & experience. We had a fantastic time exploring Mana Pools with them. Highly recommend.
What an incredible experience to be able to walk so close to many different animals. Stretch and his team make you feel completely safe but with the thrill of being close to nature.
Amazing experience; good, guiding, camp setup is all wonderful and totally value for money.
Great comfort, great food, great and warm service, for a very reasonable price overall
I don't think anybody compares to Stretch on this continent when it comes to walking safaris. It's absolutely unique
An incredibly experienced guiding team, starting with Stretch himself
Hands down.... it is one of a kind experience !!
Unbelievably professional!!
Simply Unique
Great cuisine great accommodation and exceptional guiding by stretch and his team
Wonderful menu five stars for the chefs that produce endless meals that are between fine dining and great locally produced fresh ingredients no complaints ever regarding the cuisine
We have returned so many times to stretchs camp simply to enjoy the best ever experiences a walking safari can offer. Stretch goes beyond the norm ip close and personal is his favorite thing. Fantasti
On the mighty zambezi spectacular camp
A safari with stretch is an experience that never will be forgotten as he goes way beyond ‘a safari’ it is a journey of sheer love for the wilderness in Africa close to nature as you will ever get
We have had countless experiences with the entire team nothing short of magic
I've been returning to SFS for many years for unparalleled walking safaris. Stretch and his guides show the utmost respect to the animals and persistently try to accommodate guest's diverse interests.
Stretch's knowledge is incredible.
To be so at one with the beauty of the surroundings is very romantic.
Thought has gone into creating an experience that any age can enjoy.
Hands down there is no one more experienced to safely show you the bush that he knows like the back of his hand. He knows every animal path and almost every individual animal !
This is a once in a lifetime safari with a legend whose level of experience can't be learnt by modern day guides, the experience you have here has value that is priceless.
Such beautifully presented and lovingly home cooked style food made with the freshest ingredients often grown in stretched own garden& always go the extra mile for special dietary needs.
By the time you leave stretch feels like part of your family, so warm and friendly and knows how to look after anyone from a 5 year old to an 85 year old -memories are made here
A small welll trained and extremely warm and friendly team dedicated to your every need
This camp is the most beautiful spot on earth in the most beautiful wildlife park, worryingly easy to fall in love with anyone in this environment!!!
Just thr most unspoilt, beautiful corner of wilderness you will ever have the privilege to visit. Words can't describe it.
Hard to describe how unique your experience is when you go here. I've just fun and exciting every single day and in the most beautiful location possible with the most experienced guide ever
I've been on many 5 star luxury safaris and no other experience comes close to what Stretch and team offer. To walk amongst wild lions and elephants is a dream. Trust this team with my life.
walking with Stretch Ferreira up close with wildlife is incredible!
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Every effort is made to make guests have the most enjoyable and magical experience. Such experienced and passionate giides
On the banks of the Zambezi listening to the sounds of hippos, and the odd hyena
Stretch and Al ooze experience. They make the walking safari feel totally and natural and I had full confidence in them at all times
On the banks of the Zambezi, overlooking the escarpment in Zambia, the most beautiful spot
It couldn’t have been better
Stretch is legendary, and so is the rest of his team
This was crazy good
The food exceeded our expectations by a great deal
We were surprised by how much emphasis is being put on the environment
Splendid experience with Andrew
Incredible homeliness part of the entire team and great food
Sustainable development fits in with the environment great location and no permanent structures
Unbelievable walking into game and the fauna and flora spectacular
World class
Simply superb
Sublime ! Especially when Stretch goes at it !
Truly a life time experience
Every single team member was fabulous
Awesome location - right on the Zambezi river
This was the best I have done amongst more than a dozen. Truly worth it.
beautiful setting on Zambezi river
careful husbandry of resources
wonderful chef
Stretch Ferreira is an institution. No other operator is remotely as good at walking safaris. In fact other operators bow down to Stretch as the king
perfect family vacation
great team
Perfect setting on the Zambezi
Being guided by one of Africa’s most legendary living guides makes this an incredible value! Stretch stays in property and personally guides all safaris in the season.
There is nothing in Africa like walking in the bush when Stretch Ferreira
Legends like this won’t be around forever. Stretch’s dedication to guiding all guests at his camp is a great commitment. He cares deeply about each guests experience that comes to his camp.
There is no experience in all of Africa like a stay at Goliath Camp with Stretch and his team. It’s the real deal
Again the best ever experienced
The very best ever
Wonderful safari; camp was beautiful, peaceful, well organised & food was great. Stretch was incredible, a true man of mana and exceptional guide.
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You live with the animals, including frequent visits by elephants through the camp. Absolutely unique experience.
Stretch is the most experienced guide I have ever experienced. This is truly exceptional and unique, I have never had a better guide in my life throughout safaries in Africa, India and South America.
Kept us safe and gave us a wide experience.
A wonderful life changing experience
Just incredible no
Stretch is the master of tracking
I keep coming back! 9 times now
Ideally situated next to the river, unique in so many ways
On the banks of the Zambezi, G&T in hand, sunset!
Best walking in Mana Pools!!!
Wake up every morning to the Zambezi!