Safari Online is a boutique, owner-run tour operator with nearly 20 years of specialist experience in designing African safaris that perfectly balance authenticity with personal comfort. We curate every journey from the ground up.
A tailor-made African safari is a fully customised journey designed around your interests, travel style, timeframe and budget. Rather than selecting a fixed departure tour, we build your itinerary from the ground up. Every element, from lodge selection and internal flights to private guiding and regional extensions, is considered in relation to your preferences.
Whether you are planning:
Each safari is curated individually, ensuring your experience reflects your expectations and travel style, rather than a pre-set schedule.
With nearly two decades of specialist experience, Safari Online has guided travellers from the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia in designing private African safaris that balance authenticity, comfort and meaningful wildlife encounters.
Luxury means different things to different travellers. For some, it is a secluded tented camp overlooking a floodplain where wildlife passes quietly at dawn. For others, it is seamless logistics, experienced guiding and the assurance of privacy throughout the journey. Our luxury African safaris are designed to deliver both.
From fly-in luxury safaris in Botswana to private reserves in South Africa and remote walking experiences in Zambia and Zimbabwe, we focus on properties that offer both comfort and depth.
Because we maintain direct relationships with many Southern African lodges, we are able to offer considered guidance, competitive rates and effi cient confirmations while preserving a high level of exclusivity.
Southern Africa is where we have developed our strongest lodge partnerships and where we are able to offer particularly seamless private safari experiences. Our primary destinations include:
Fly-in luxury wildlife safaris with a strong focus on the Okavango Delta, alongside Chobe and Moremi. Known for exceptional wildlife density, low visitor numbers and access to remote, carefully protected concessions.
Safari experiences centered on Hwange National Park and Mana Pools, often combined with Victoria Falls. A destination recognised for respected guiding traditions and authentic bush environments.
South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi form the core of Zambia’s appeal, with a strong emphasis on walking safaris and river-based wildlife experiences in quieter, less crowded settings.
Private reserves within the greater Kruger region offer reliable Big Five sightings and are particularly well suited to fi rst-time safari travellers or itineraries combining city, coast and bush.
Fly-in safaris across Namibia’s vast desert landscapes, with a focus on Sossusvlei and the Skeleton Coast, suited to travellers drawn to dramatic scenery and distinctive terrain.
High-end self-drive journeys combining safari destinations with Lake Malawi, offering a relaxed pace and varied landscapes.
While our strongest operational partnerships are based in Southern Africa, we also design carefully structured itineraries in East Africa for travellers seeking specific wildlife events or primate encounters.
Private safaris focused on the Serengeti Wildebeest Migration and the Ngorongoro Crater, structured around seasonal wildlife movements.
Tailor-made journeys centred on the Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration and Amboseli National Park, often combined with private conservancies.
Luxury accommodation paired with gorilla trekking and Akagera safari extensions, designed as focused, high-quality primate experiences.
Midrange to luxury gorilla trekking combined with chimpanzee tracking and selected wildlife areas.
We work directly with many lodges in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa. This enables efficient confirmations, competitive rates and perfect recommendations.
Our established partnerships allow us to offer strong value while maintaining the level of comfort and experience expected from a luxury safari.
Working closely with our Southern African partners allows us to respond promptly and manage logistics carefully, particularly during peak safari season.
Founded in 2005, Safari Online remains a boutique, owner-run tour operator with deep destination knowledge and first-hand experience across Southern and Eastern Africa.
As members of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA), we operate according to strict industry standards and are fully bonded and insured.
You work directly with an experienced Africa specialist who remains involved from the initial conversation through to final confirmation.
Costs vary depending on destination, season, accommodation level and internal flights. We structure each safari around your budget and travel priorities.
As a general guide:
The dry season May to October is typically best for wildlife viewing, as animals concentrate around water sources. However, each region differs:
We advise based on your destination and travel flexibility.
Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa all offer excellent private safari environments, each with a distinct character. The right choice depends on whether you prioritise remoteness, guiding tradition, walking safaris or accessibility.
We generally recommend booking 6–12 months in advance, particularly for travel between June and October when availability at smaller lodges can be limited.
Yes. Many lodges across Southern Africa cater well to families, offering flexible accommodation layouts and age-appropriate activities. South Africa is often particularly well suited to first-time family safaris.
Tell us where you would like to travel, how you prefer to experience Africa and what matters most to you. Whether you are planning a private safari in Botswana, a multi-country Southern African journey or a carefully structured first safari in South Africa, we will guide you through each stage of the process.
