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Safari Online
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $400 to $2,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Maggie Brahm | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terrific job with transportation and lodging
The tour was managed beautifully and the places we stayed were terrific. The views and nearness to the animals was unforgettable. My only advice would be to limit the tour to 2 camps. We visited 4 and it was a lot of packing/unpacking and taking short flights.
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Email AJ and Cathy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A passionate and professional tour operator who customizes tours for you.
My wife and I returned recently from a safari trip arranged by Safari-online and we both enthusiastically tell our friends that this was the trip of a lifetime. We began planning in 2024 by working with our operator, Ilona Biagio. Ilona met with us twice by remote video calls. She took the time to get to know us and find out exactly what we like and know. She had questions for us and did not try to "sell' us a package before she figured out the perfect customized itinerary. I highly recommend to future customers that you begin your journey by meeting with the tour operator face-to-face. Ilona then put together two options and then considering what she knew about us, she guided us to the best option. One more thing: at some point she learned that 2025 was our 20th wedding anniversary, so at each destination, the camp staff did something special for us. We were truely touched. Thank you, Ilona!
Safari-Online works with Desert and Delta Safari tours. D & D Safari is also a highly professional team that made our experience rich and safe. The accomodations were over the top. The food was amazing. The staff are unforgettable.
Thank you, Safari-online and Desert and Delta
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Email Priyanka | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
BEST. EXPERIENCE. EVER!
I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Safari Online! From start to finish, everything was seamless, well-organized, and beyond our expectations. The communication before the trip was prompt and helpful, and Ilona made us feel comfortable throughout the process.
Ilona is incredibly knowledgeable, and passionate about curating the perfect itinerary her clients and we felt that every step of the way. She truly is the safari specialist. The communication was frequent at some points, and promptly responses. Before we were set to embark on our trip, she was in constant contact with us and even made us a digital visual of our itinerary to get us even more excited!
If you're considering booking a safari trip, don’t hesitate—just go for it! I would recommend Safari Online and Ilona to absolutely everyone. It was hands down one of the best travel experiences we've ever had.
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Email Ken | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flawless Safari Experience--Unforgettable Planning with Safari Online
We recently returned from a breathtaking safari across Botswana and Zimbabwe, masterfully organized by Safari Online. The process from start to finish was smooth, personal, and incredibly detailed.
Our coordinator, Lindsey Calldo, deserves special recognition. She listened closely to our interests—especially my goal of photographing wildlife—and crafted an itinerary that maximized exposure to Botswana’s stunningly diverse ecosystems. Each lodge—Camp Moremi, Leroo La Tau, Camp Okavango, and Savute Safari Lodge—was handpicked for its setting, comfort, and wildlife access. The trip flowed beautifully from wetlands to woodlands to riverine forests, giving us ideal conditions for photography, relaxation, and immersive game drives.
Over the course of two weeks, we saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, monitor lizards, mongooses, warthogs, cheetahs, lions, leopards, serval cat, every antelope species imaginable, and an astonishing variety of birdlife—from fish eagles and lilac-breasted rollers to ground hornbills and African jacanas. Each day offered a new highlight, framed by dramatic landscapes, fiery sunsets, and guides who knew exactly how to position us for the perfect shot.
What really sets Safari Online apart is their depth of experience and responsiveness. Every transfer, lodge detail, and logistical nuance was handled with precision. Lindsey’s recommendations for Desert & Delta Safaris properties were spot-on and added real value to our journey.
If you're a photographer, wildlife enthusiast, or someone seeking a tailor-made safari that feels truly cared for—Safari Online is the team to trust. We returned with not just unforgettable memories, but a portfolio of images we’ll cherish forever.
Email Alison Wark | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10/10 Experience from start to finish
South Africa has always been a lifetime bucket list. I found Safari Online from searching the internet and reading some reviews. Within 24 hours I was talking to Vansheree. What an absolute pleasure! Vansheree made my entire experience from start to finish effortless. Her experience of actually staying where she was recommending was instrumental in the success of my adventure.
5 Star communication, punctual, value for money. I’m already looking at my next trip! Thamabati in the Greater Kruger was the highlight of my trip, small group, wonderful staff and lots of animals to see.
Vansheree organised my entire trip, I felt safe travelling with my best friend, who is also female. I can not thank Vansheree enough from the bottom of my heart, you have fulfilled a lifetime dream.
Email Celia Greig | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The highest quality of advice and service delivered us a wonderful holiday
I wanted to celebrate my big birthday with a safari but was unsure where to go and what to do and contacted a few TOs. Karina from Safari organised us with the most wonderful trip to Victoria Falls and Chobe National park. All queries were dealt promptly , very clear and detailed information on all aspects of the trip were given beforehand and I loved the video links about our accommodation. The choice of accommodation ( The Palm river hotel in Victoria falls and The Chobe Game lodge in Botswana) were absolutely perfect and the care of attention given to us was matched by that of Safari on line.
This made for an unforgettable week and we will be returning to this part of Africa with the assistance of Safari online. Thank you again for everything.
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Email James & Lisa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
We spent 10 days and 9 nights on this amazing safari exploring Botswana and Zimbabwe...and it honestly wasn't enough! Our itinerary took us through Okavango, Chobe, Vic Falls, and Hwange NP, each offering a different, but equally amazing, experience. The level of professionalism and hospitality that we encountered from the guides and staff at every stop was next to none. A big part of the success of our trip was thanks to our travel agent, Karina. She took the time to cater our itinerary based on our budget and types of experiences we were looking for. She provided personal insight from her own travels to help us make the most informed decisions on where to stay and for how long. At each stop, either the airline or lodge manager knew what our next destination would be and had the logistics already figured out. This allowed us to be completely phone free during our trip which was a huge added bonus. We would give 10 stars if we could. Communication, service, value, and reliability of everyone we encountered on our trip was all top notch. If you're looking to book a safari, we highly recommend using Karina and Safari Online. They made what can be an overwhelming process simple and fun. We will definitely be using them again in the future.
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Email Grady | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Responsive to our needs and professional
We were looking at the last minute for a Safari in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Karina at Safari Online understood our needs and quickly put together a professional proposal with a few options to give it a bespoke feeling. From pick-up at arrivals at Maun airport to check-on for the return flight, everything went seamlessly with staff along the way to guide us along. The camps, staff, guides and activities were top-notch and they delivered an incredible experience leveraging all the Delta had to offer. Safari Online’s mix of camps allowed us to do everything we had hoped for over six days. Safari Online displayed great professionalism and knowledge of the area and delivered a great experience.
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Email Lesley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptionally well organised
Our trip was so well organised from Ilona, any changes we made to the original itinerary was not a problem for her and every single detail was well thought out and well communicated to us during the trip with the staff.
The accommodation was exactly what we were looking for in our price range.
I highly recommend Ilona to everyone.
Email Keith Fowler | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Brilliant Throughout
Thank you to Ilona for a wonderful safari experience in Botswana. We have been to Africa on a number of occasions but not to Botswana. We researched about 8 different companies and selected Safari Online. Ilona was instrumental in that selection, extremely helpful in advising on the areas and lodges to go to to meet our needs, and the price point was very competitive and super value for money. The communications throughout was second to none with real clarity on what we needed to take , what would be provided etc etc, which meant we ended up in a very relaxed frame of mind when arriving on the safari. Even when our flight was cancelled at the last minute Ilona ensured our international connections would not be disrupted. The safari itself was a 40th wedding anniversary celebration and it was exactly what we were looking for. The lodges , staff and knowledgeable guides were excellent and we saw all the animals (and more) that we were expecting and learnt a lot about Botswana . The icing on the cake was the surprise 40th anniversary dinner which was a lovely thought. I cannot recommend Ilona and Botswana highly enough. Thank you for a great holiday and wonderful memories
