Reviews
Monica
“I am blown away by our entire South African safari trip with on-line safari! The food, safaris, other excursions, accommodations, and company all made this vacation the trip of a lifetime. Norman and Karen took care before, throughout, and after the trip to make sure we were prepared and enjoying our time. The itinerary is meticulously planned to give variety between safaris and other activities including visiting towns for shopping, a visit to a beautiful gorge, and other excursions. While the whole thing is planned, they make it clear that it’s our trip and we’re free to spend as much or as little time doing planned activities, tailoring it to our group’s wants and needs. They also tailored to my group’s strict and difficult dietary restrictions. We rarely get the peace of mind (and tasty food!) when traveling that we received on this trip which made it that much more special! Our safari guide added so much value and enjoyment. He was impeccably knowledgeable about all things safari and South Africa. We felt so safe and had so many unreal experiences I’ll remember for life thanks to his expertise. So many laughs, memories, and good times on this trip. I’ve been telling everyone a safari should be at the top of their vacation list since I returned. Don’t hesitate and if you want an incredible vacation with all the bells and whistles – book with on-line safari!!”
Colin
“I highly recommend On-Line Safari Tours to anyone interested in getting a high quality Safari experience. Norman and Karen did a wonderful job making sure we had an unforgettable experience and scheduled zoom meetings leading up to it so we had ample opportunities to ask any questions and feel prepared. Once the trip began, they were both so much fun to be around and it was clear how much they wanted us to have an amazing time. Every aspect of the trip exceeded our expectations and made for a truly unique experience in the best way. Between them and our guide, Shaun, each day was filled with so much laughter and joy. Shaun knew so much about the world around us and was extremely informative. The animal sightings we saw were incredible and something that you just can’t experience very easily without the expertise of Norman, Karen, and Shaun. After coming back from the trip and sharing my experiences with family & friends, I have received so many compliments on the pictures Norman was able to capture of the animals. There are definitely several I will get framed and hung up! I have significant dietary restrictions (vegan & gluten intolerant) and the chefs were able to make some of the most delicious food I’ve had. Living in Chicago, I am spoiled with food options, so the bar is pretty high. Some of the vegan/gf food were: pizza (the dough was the best I’ve had), cinnamon muffins, butternut squash with a mushroom sauce risotto. All of which made the trip that much better! An overall incredible experience that can’t be passed up!”
Keith
“Can’t say enough good things about this fantastic company. They took excellent care of us from the moment we got off the airplane up until it was time to board for our tearful departure. Their attention to detail was amazing. A trip we will forever remember. Book will total confidence.”
Colleen
“I just got back from our safari with On-Line Safari Tours, and it was absolutely incredible—definitely 5+ stars! If you’re looking for a luxurious and personalized experience, I can’t recommend this trip enough. With only six guests per tour, it offers a truly intimate experience. Every aspect of this trip exceeded my expectations. Norman and Karen did an amazing job organizing an unforgettable adventure. From our very first Zoom meeting, On-Line Safari was transparent and thorough, ensuring all our questions were addressed. They met with us multiple times to go over details, and it was clear how committed they were to making this a special experience. The accommodations were exceptional, and the guide, Shaun, was outstanding! He was like a walking encyclopedia of the bush, and we all learned so much from him. Additionally, some members of our group had special dietary needs, and On-Line Safari went above and beyond. The private chefs they provided were fantastic and made sure everyone was well taken care of! A huge thank you to On-Line Safari Tours for providing my family with a once-in-a-lifetime experience!”
Michael
“5 stars!!! After a chance meeting with Karen and Norman on an Alaskan cruise, led to our “best” family vacation! Karen and Norman explained the bi-annual exclusive (6 people) safari in South Africa, and we made an easy decision and booked our family adventure. We had numerous Zoom conference calls, including Shaun, their safari guide. They provided a detailed itinerary as well as recommendations on what to bring for the trip. Plus, they were able to accommodate all our dietary needs (vegan, seafood allergies, nut and protein allergies, etc). Overall, the accommodations and food were exceptional and exceeded our expectations. Shaun did an amazing job with tracking down the “Big 5” plus so much more…..we were right below a leopard in a tree enjoying her fresh kill (sight, sound, and smell). Shaun’s level of expertise was amazing and always brought a sense of humor to bring the whole experience together. Norman is an exceptional wildlife photographer, capturing some amazing images. We cannot wait to capture all the images in our family album. Karen and Norman were amazing hosts and did an incredible job of making our family holiday one for the record books. We all highly recommend On-Line Safari Tours.”
Camille
“Just returned from a 10 day Safari tour of South Africa with Norm and Karen from On-line Safari Tours and I couldn’t be happier. These experienced travellers put together a travel package that was everything I had hoped for and much much more. The package included all transfers, accommodation, meals and private guided safari drives through Kruger National Park and Timbavati Private Reserve. The animal sightings and close animal encounters were truly unforgettable. Everywhere we stayed was very comfortable and well positioned. I was very impressed with how well Karen Dean looked after us and insured everything we needed was available. They were also very flexible and with very short notice were able to include a boat trip up the Blyth River Canyon, which was simply breath-taking. I highly recommend On-line Safari Tours.”