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Safari Online
- Office 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 MaryAnne and Sturt | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Walter Kohrs was absolutely the best travel agent we could imagine!
This was our second time booking a trip in Africa through Walter. The first one was in South Africa and Botswana about ten years ago, and it was so wonderful that we decide to book a second one to Zambia and Rwanda for 17 days. Four of us stayed at 4 magnificent lodges in Zambia, with great lodging and food, and all of our safaris and trip to Victoria Falls were wonderful with great guides. We flew in a couple of smaller planes to save time, and all of our travel connections went off like a charm. We then flew to Rwanda to see the great apes, and totally loved the lodge, the hike and time with the gorillas and golden monkeys, and our driver was wonderful too. We have recommended Walter to many of our friends, and they have all been equally impressed and happy with Walter’s services. Thank you!
Email Dave Tonkin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Service and support was 1st rate and we would highly recommend the team for any future trips
Karina Atkinson and the team at Safari Online could not have done more to make our 2 week trip to Zimbabwe and Botswana any better. Their service was very responsive and most helpful. Every idea and suggestion was spot-on an only added to our incredible experience. Take their advice and recommendations - you'll be glad you did !
Email Kristine & Tony | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Karina is faultless to the last detail - professional, knowledgeable, reliable & always accessible.
Karina is amazing! Her organisational skills, experience, knowledge, reliability, accessibility and courteousness is second to none! When we contacted her initially we had some idea of what type of Safari we wanted, but asked her for suggestions. She is so knowledgeable about South Africa & made some brilliant suggestions for us! We spend 3 weeks overall at Dinaka (Kalahari Desert), Moremi, Okavango Delta, Savute & Chobe & then 3 days winding down in Victoria Falls. Our Safari was extraordinary. We had the experience of a lifetime! Our guides were extremely skilful and knowledgeable. All the flights, transfers & accommodation was smooth & according to plan. All the meals were delicious & varied - not to mentioned the Sundowners! We witnessed wild animal behaviour in their natural environment and learnt so much - incredible! Lions mating, a zebra kill by lions & an implala kill by a leopard. We also saw hundreds of elephants, many with babies, various antelopes including impala, kudu, wildebeests, baboons, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, guinea fowl etc & various beautiful birds, eagles etc. We also slept under the stars outdoors for 1 night - an amazing experience looking at the brilliant night sky & listening to the animals throughout the night. We would definitely contact Karina again, and another Safari is not off the cards. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a similar experience.
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Email Véronique | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best travel agent I have never experienced...
We spent 3 weeks in Cape Town then NorthWest Botswana, a trip organized in close collaboration with Walter, from SafariOnline. I am a demanding customer for everything and especially for my travels and holidays and the advice, support, efficiency and kindness of Walter and team have met and exceeded my expectations. Firstly, this trip has been co-constructed with Walter and I was not proposed with a "one size fits all" option, as it is often the case. We had dozens of e-mails to finally end with the trip I wanted. This said, I am convinced that Walter is fully flexible and knows also to adapt to those who do not want to spend so much time in preparing their journey. Secondly, this trip had been initially planned to occur in april 2020 and was of course cancelled 1.5 months before departure because of Covid 19. Walter had us refunded of all what could be, and this was of course highly appreciable. And thirdly, the trip itself was memorable, with no place creating any disappointment. Walter's team was always reachable (we just needed this once, because of a hotel which did not find the room booking, which was sorted out within minutes).
So, communications, service, value for money, reliability and the tour itself were all outstanding; I warmly recommend SafariOnline to anyone who wants to visit Southen Africa, and I thank them very sincerely.
Email Linda Sheridan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Walter at Safari Online was amazing.
From my first email to Safari Online when I was trying to find a package that was my dream holiday to my many many subsequent ones, Walter was so patient. He came up with an amazing package and the whole holiday went so smoothly. The lodges themselves were out of this world and the animals plentiful. We did 4 nights in Cape Town an 8 night safari in three lodges and a night at the end in Victoria Falls. Each hotel and staff member were fabulous and friendly. It was a dream holiday that far exceeded my expectations which was all thanks to the excellent team at Safari Online. Thank you.
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Email Pam Byers | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A better experience is NOT POSSIBLE! Walter and Safari Online are incredible!!
Walter was from the very moment an amazing partner in arranging a dream safari come true. This was our first (but not last!) trip to Africa. We booked three years out, and Walter nailed every detail perfectly. He listened to what we wanted and were interested in, provided lots of options and recommendations, and helped us experience the most amazing trip ever. We've traveled a lot, and all over the world, and without a doubt our experience using Walter, and going to Botswana, was the trip of a lifetime. Every question was answered promptly (and LOL, there were a LOT of them!), every concern addressed proactively, and really, we could not have had a more amazing experience. We are already planning a return trip, and with Walter, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. If you want to go to Southern Africa, don't do it without Walter. :)
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Email Lesley and Peter, Florida | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extraordinary Safari --Perfectly planned --OTT Customer Service
We went to Botswana.
Walter 'got us' and picked out lodges that were just what we wanted! Spectacular planning ensued! All airline flights, land transfers (even a well coordinated transfer from Botswana to Zimbawe) were amazing and they all worked.
We sure understand that sometimes things go flooey while on travel despite the travel agent's expertise. We had none.
The price/value ratio was excellent.
We have already recommended this company and Walter to many many friends.
A huge thank you for all involved!!!
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Email Pamela Scalzo | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and extremely helpful and sensitive to individual needs
We have booked two safaris with Walter Kohrs. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable. Our most recent safari in April of 2023 was the fourth safari we had had the pleasure of experiencing. Working with Walter in planning our needs, as well as suggestions for the additional couples traveling with us on their first safari was helpful. He made some great suggestions. All four of the camps we visited were tremendous...Ngoma, Shindi, Okuti and Gomoti. Our fellow travelers were blown away by the experiences in each camp. We all would not hesitate to recommend Walter and his associates to anyone planning a trip to Africa. Our hope is that this was not our last trip to the magical Africa and its wonderful people.
Email Jen Fox | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organised and extremely helpful
We booked our 4 night Kruger safari with Karina from Safari Online and it was a great decision! Karina was super helpful in providing us options for different lodges and parks to consider, she had personally visited everywhere we discussed and that really helped to have that specific insight speaking from experience when making our decisions on the itinerary. We compared numerous quotes and found Safari Online to be very competitive, so all in all it was an easy decision to book with them. Karina stayed in touch as we waited for our trip to commence, sending us helpful packing lists, itineraries and tips. When in South Africa to start our safari everything was seamlessly executed, from the collection at the airport to the transfers between lodges. The private reserves which Karina helped us select (Klaserie and Sabi Sand) had amazing game viewing as we were so lucky to see so many animals and witness some amazing interactions. This in part was due to the determination of the wonderful guides we had at both lodges Safari Online helped us select. I would not hesitated to book our next trip to South Africa with Safari Online or recommend them to anyone else!
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Email Luisa & Cristiano | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing is the only word
We never been to South Africa, so besides what we read on internet, we didn't know much about, so we really didn't know what to expect. It was amazing !!
Karina organize everything, nothing was left behind. We didn't have to worry about anything, we were only occupied by enjoying our time there.
Arethusa lodge was the top , food was great and staff helpful and friendly. The games drive were always amazing and emotional. The spa so luxurious.
Then we moved to another lodge , Kambaku, also a great place to be, maybe a little less luxurious but honestly more than great.
All the transfers were perfectly arranged, we surely recommend to use Karina as your agents to plan the perfect trip.
Thank you, we will be back.
