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About
Hunting Safaris are conducted in the Save Valley Conservancy where sustainability is the main focus. We hunt on a "fair" chase, walk and stalk basis. Clients are encouraged to bring their family and friends. Zimbabwe is a beautiful country, where memories beat the test of time when everyone shares in the experience. We customize each hunt according to our client. Ensuring the best opportunity and experience possible. Whether it be dangerous game or plains game, we have your next adventure waiting for you!
For an added experience, we can assist in pre or post holidays to Zimbabwe's other amazing destinations such as Kariba Dam (on a house boat for game viewing and fishing), Victoria Falls (one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World), visit Great Zimbabwe in Masvingo or even a trip to Mozambique to relax on pristine disserted beaches or indulge in some deep sea fishing.
The Team
Natalie Edwards
Admins
Natalie grew up in a small town, born into a hunting family and is the oldest of four children. She attended Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa where she studied Accounting. She's an outdoors girl who enjoys hunting with her family. She married a fisherman in 2011 and now has two sons who love both fishing and hunting. An opportunity arose where she could work with her brother, earn a living and meet likeminded people; Natalie and Mark are both passionate about Zimbabwe and it's wildlife. And thus, Crane Safaris was born.
Mark Jansen
Professional Hunter
Mark is our registered Professional Hunter who specializes in Elephant and Buffalo. Mark is a born and bred Zimbabwean. He was born into a hunting family where from an early age knew he wanted to make a life from hunting. He excelled in art and rugby at school. After finishing his education he was accepted as a Learner Hunter (apprentice) with Zambezi Hunters under Johnny Hulme. This was for 2005 and 2006. An opportunity presented itself with the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife, where he would be involved in the Problem Animal Control (PAC) program. He has dealt with crop raiding elephant and hippo, livestock killing predators such as lion and leopard, and buffalo control in 'foot and mouth' problem areas. This has given him unrivalled experience in hunting elephant. He also travelled to Botswana where he assisted with problem Leopards on cattle farms. Mark can be described as a quiet man until he has something to say. He has a natural presence in the bush; coupled with vast experience and a deep understanding of dangerous game behaviour. His goal is to ensure his client gets the whole experience that they envisioned and come to appreciate Zimbabwe as he does.
Steven Baloyi
Tracker
Steven is a born Shangaan from the Shangaan tribe near Mahenya (South East Zimbabwe). He worked on cattle ranches most of his young adult life. Who (as fate may have it) the Jansen Family met and used as a tracker on hunts when Mark was a young boy. Once Mark left school (2004) Steven joined Mark and they have been hunting together ever since.
Livingston
Tracker
Livingston is a born Shangaan from the Shangaan tribe near Mahenya (South East Zimbabwe). He has worked as a tracker in the hunting industry for many years. Mark and Livingston met while Mark served as an apprentice hunter under Johnny Hulme. Years later they reconnected and now are working together full time.