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Susan   –  
Australia AU
Visited: August 2014 Reviewed: Aug 28, 2014

50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Helped me locate and book a safari in Namibia at short notice and with restrictive dates
5/5

Safari on line and Walter Kohrs in particular were fantastic at helping me plan and organise a trip to Namibia and Cape Town with limited time and constraints with dates. We went back and forth with a number of options. Walter was particularly patient, responsive and helpful in helping me get things organised. Finalising and paying for the trip was very easy and efficient using their online systems.
Couldn't have asked for better service.

The tour itself was fantastic, the guides brilliant and the accommodation and food on tour was terrific.Saw lots of wonderful wildlife in Etosha.
All connections went smoothly, accommodation outside of the tour was great

Elisa & stefano   –  
Italy IT
Visited: August 2014 Reviewed: Aug 29, 2014

Email Elisa & stefano  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Competent, correct, a lot of efficiency
5/5

we’ve to thank you a lot for your perfect organization…all was perfect!
All was really beautiful, but if we’ve to choose we liked a lot chobe …the place, the lodge…the staff……
Also umkumbe staff was great….but all southafrica was!!!

Colin & Solange   –  
Italy IT
Visited: December 2014 Reviewed: Jan 15, 2015

35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

2nd trip to Africa...as always...awe inspiring.
5/5

From start to finish Walter knew exactly what we wanted and working within our budget, offered a fantastic unforgettable safari. Visiting Namibia/Zimbabwe/Botswana in 10 days may sound crazy to some but we never felt rushed and knowing that everything was organised from transfers, to lodgings, it made me forget about the stress and focus on enjoying the trip. Constant communication from Walter leading up to our holiday was key and never shied away from our numerous questions. I would not hesitate to use Safari Online for future visits to Africa and suggest to others to book with.

Ingrid   –  
United States US
Visited: December 2014 Reviewed: Jan 16, 2015

65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

We just returned from a wonderful 2 week trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe/Zambia.
5/5

Safari Online planned the major portion of our trip for us. Walter Kohrs is great person to work with! Safari Online is based in Cape Town, and Walter obviously knows the safari and southern Africa tourism business well. He listened to what we wanted, came up with great suggestions, and was very willing to modify plans when requested. He responded promptly to all emails, answered every question, and was very straightforward about the financials.. The trip more than met our expectations. If we are ever fortunate enough to return to southern Africa, I would contact Safari Online without question. We highly recommend this company.

Peter   –  
Australia AU
Visited: August 2015 Reviewed: Aug 27, 2015

Email Peter  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

When only the best will do. Experiences of a life time
5/5

Walter was the most accommodating man to deal with. Our safari's and other activities such as white water rafting, helicopter flight over the Victoria falls was so well organised all we had to do was turn up for the plane trip. The safari animal viewing was superb and the accommodation and meals were all first class. Walter made all the necessary arrangements to fit our budget and time schedule and we just loved the trip of a life time.

Diane Weil   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2015 Reviewed: Oct 2, 2015

Email Diane Weil  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

trip of a lifetime!
5/5

Walter was highly recommended by friends and from our first contact I felt like we were old friends. He really listened what we wanted from our trip, when we could go, pricing, etc. and then made suggestions and planned an amazing trip. Truly, every detail was taken care of - he thought of many things we never considered. He was so responsive to my many email questions. The trip itself - camps, guides, staff were phenomenal and our family (7 of us) only have rave reviews for our Africa trip and the job Walter did. I have already recommended Walter to other friends and I would absolutely use him again to plan a trip. This one was magical!

Pat   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2015 Reviewed: Oct 15, 2015

Email Pat  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Beyond our expectations
5/5

Our communications with Safari Online were via email. Walter was everything a first time visitor to SA could ask for. He patiently and promptly answered all our questions - and there were MANY- . Of course, the ultimate decisions were ours but he was a great guide.
We had a pretty good idea about the accommodations thanks to the internet. Also friends had taken a similar trip and used Walter to plan it for them. However, we were surprised when we arrived at each of the four camps that the cottages/rooms were even nicer than expected. This was in large part due to Walter securing some of the "best" rooms for us.
The safaris themselves far exceeded our expectations. Of course, the animals one sees are at least partly due to circumstance and luck but we seemed blessed with both. I expected to see lots of animals and we did. But I was stunned with the numbers of different animals and birds we saw, and how close we were able to get to them. Nothing really prepared me for this part of things and it never got old.
We were in three lodges in Botswana and then a final lodge in Sabi Sands. We spent 2 nights at 2 lodges and 3 at the other 2 lodges. It turned out to be just right for us as the places we choose to spend 2 nights we probably would not have wanted an extra night and the places we spent 3 nights we were so pleased to have the extra time!! Again, this would clearly differ from person to person and simply reflect our experience.
No one can do everything and there were things we wished we had had time for that we did not. I guess this is why so many people return. I would not hesitate to use Safari Online again and have recommended it to friends- the real testament to having received great service.

Colin & Solange   –  
Italy IT
Visited: December 2015 Reviewed: Jan 17, 2016

Email Colin & Solange  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Unforgettable Serengeti camping trip
5/5

Our 2nd time in Tanzania and our 2nd time using Safarionline. Once again we decided to visit Africa at fairly short notice and once again Walter was able to accommodate us with no problems at all. Again communication was constant, clear and once we decided what we wanted, efficiently handled.
We had already done the typical northern circuit on our first trip to Tanzania so this time round we wanted something different, to only stay in the Serengeti as we loved that over other locations. The chosen camp (Serengeti Wilderness Camp) was perfect, a true bush experience. Food was great and it had everything you needed. I always say a flushing loo and hot shower in a tent is luxury already, anything else is just decadence.
Our guide was fantastic and we were in a different part of the park each day and to top it all off we added a balloon trip which was unforgettable.
I have to again thank Walter for his expert knowledge and understanding in organising this amazing trip. So good to know that i have a reliable contact i can use for future trips to africa.

Chris & Ian   –  
Australia AU
Visited: January 2016 Reviewed: Feb 3, 2016

Email Chris & Ian  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Walter was very imformative & helpful & always answered our queries punctually.
5/5

Starting from the excellent app which was helpful throughout the trip everything that he organized ran like clockwork.

Omega   –  
Australia AU
Visited: March 2016 Reviewed: Apr 23, 2016

Email Omega  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The best agent we've ever dealt with!
5/5

We absolutely loved every minute of our honeymoon. One of our best holidays! All thanks to Walter from Safari Online. His recommendations were fabulous and every single accommodation we stayed at were spectacular! Xugana was uniquely beautiful. Riding a boat through the Okavango Delta was breathtaking and definitely a highlight for me. Tongabezi was very relaxing and we loved everything about the property including the idea behind the school. We took a day trip to Livingstone Island and we got to swim in the Angel's pool which was exhilarating! Definitely not what we expected when they said there's a pool on the island! That was also a highlight for us.

But as Walter suggested, Savanna lodge would be the best ending to the honeymoon and it sure was. The room was luxurious, the food was exquisite and we loved Natasha, Neil, Kevin (our ranger) and the rest of the Savanna family. They were so warm and welcoming. Every night was different for dinner and the best part of all was the safari. We got to see the big 5 and the rides were outrageous, bush bashing at it's best! Savanna was definitely a highlight for us.

Everything was perfect!! We had the best time. The mix of water and land safaris worked out well. We fell in love with Africa and we're already talking about our next trip. If you're looking for a travel agent to book your African adventure, we highly recommend Walter. His professionalism, top quality customer service and first hand experience in the accommodation and locations he recommends will ensure you have the best experience and memories to last a lifetime! Don't look anywhere else, book with Walter from Safari Online!

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