On Track Safaris Reviews 

Just returned from South Africa after a nine day safari organised by On Track Safari's. We stayed at three different lodges on three different game reserves.. The standard of all the accommodations and the food was excellent. The staff, rangers, guides, trackers were friendly and helpful. The guides and trackers were so knowledgeable. They invited questions about all animals, birds, trees etc. We had super views of lots of animals and birds. Saw the "big five" and tons more besides. Lots of great photos taken and fantastic memories made. This was our first trip to South Africa. It won't be our last.

We absolutely loved this experience and would gladly go back tomorrow! OTS staff looked after us from start to finish, the wildlife experiences were beyond our expectations, the hospitality and the wonderful passionate people made it very special.

Ontrack took the trouble out of the complex process of booking a safari that contained multiple lodges and transfers. Everything was organized for us, once we chose our lodges it was done. There are many tour operators and lodges out there and it can get overwhelming, so it was nice to have an operator that was not pushy.

They reached out several times before departure to make sure we were prepared and to confirm all details. They were at the airport in Kruger waiting for us.

A very special experience. This was our first Safari and OTS organised 4 different lodges in 4 different game reserves, all very different experiences, across 11 days, completing it with 3 days at Victoria Falls. The different types of lodges from glamming style to spa hotel gave a real breadth of experience. The four different reserves gave us different landscapes to experience the fauna and flora of the wider Kruger National Park. We saw the “big 5” in the first few days, but it wasn’t just about that, it was seeing all the animals in different contexts, the range and beauty of the birds was an unexpected pleasure, learning about the history and rationale for the parks and the people we met, fellow guests, guides, lodge staff that made it a really special holiday. Carol and Joanne at OTS were always available helping us plan and deal with issues on the ground, the local staff seamlessly getting us from one location to another. All around a great service. We will definitely be going back and using OTS to give us the best experience.

Extremely well organised. Every question I had - no matter how daft - was answered in full very quickly. The operators of the safari bases that I visited were also full of praise for On Track Safaris. They must be doing something right. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them.

Excellent choice of lodging and careful coordination of logistics. The game drives at all three properties were fabulous. Very pleasant and helpful staff at all locations.

Just back from 1 wk Greater Kruger S.A. safari with On Track Safari “OTS”. Booked following meeting Carol at holiday show. Received immediate email follow-up and once decided on dates, accommodation was booked. Joanne from OTS kept us fully informed & patiently answered all my queries as a first-time safari traveller, updating our online itinerary. Payment was smooth and guarantees emailed.

We were met by Nik & Rhulani from OTS at Hoedspruit airport who transferred us during our stay. Delightful, helpful & even stopped for game photos.

Accommodation at Rukiya tented camp very low impact on environment with excellent guides Connaught & Hayden very knowledgable.

Transferred on to Waterbuck Lodge, Thornybush another great find with helpful and friendly staff. OTS also sorted all our game drives, reserve fees, transfers, meals & took the hassle out of travel.

We had contact tel. No.s. For OTS in S.A and U.K for any emergencies but all went smoothly.

Safari was all that was promised & more, checking off all the big 5 and lots more, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend OTS and can’t wait for another adventure.

Our trip was extremely well organised - we were looked after superbly from start to finish, but still with the space to explore the monuments and sights on our own. Our driver stayed with us throughout the trip and ensured our comfort and safety throughout.
The Taj Mahal definitely did not disappoint - and we would recommend the sunrise option as well as the planned sunset visit.
A real incentive for us to go to India was to see tigers and we were lucky on three occasions in Ranthambore Park
All hotels were very well chosen and the staff were always courteous and attentive
We would definitely recommend On Track Safaris. We are currently looking at booking our next trip with them!

I have been on 3 trips with this company so far, each time they provided me with outstanding service. Their attention to client satisfaction is excellent. Their dedication to animal welfare and conservation shows in their safari trips which is why I was drawn to this company in the first place. They also provide add on trips to their safaris which are also very well organised that you don't have to worry about anything. Thank you Both for helping me make some wonderful memories. I definately recommend this company for Safari trips.

This trip was originally booked in Feb 2020....... so we all know what happened there! Sadly due to travel restrictions, visa issues and international politics the trip was postponed in 2021 and 2022. So a long time coming to the point in which we arrived in Delhi!
During the time that we had to wait the communication from Carol regarding all the ever changing situation with travelling to and/or entering India was exemplary.

We joined the small group safari hosted by Will and Carol. We arrived in Delhi and were greeted by the On Track Safari's team and taken to the Hotel.
We had elected to arrive 1 day early so that we could go on a private guided evening food tour on foot in Old Delhi. This was booked by Carol and her team with an outside company and was excellent.
The first day of the actual safari trip was a day being shown the sights and sounds of both New and Old Delhi, with visits to religious buildings, monuments and a rickshaw ride around the Chandni Chowk market. This in itself should not be missed and was a great way to ease a first time traveller to India into the culture and surroundings.

The travel between Delhi and the two chosen tiger reserves, Bandhavgarh and Kanha, was completed using a combination of an internal flight and road transfers.
The road transfers, while reasonably long (4-5hours depending on which leg of journey) were and excellent way to witness the real India. Travelling through very rural India by car is a thrilling treat and one that myself and my wife enjoyed immensely.

The two lodges we stayed at, Kings Lodge in Bandhavgarh and Earth Lodge in Kahna, were both of the highest quality. The staff were extremely attentive and friendly and nothing was too much trouble.

During the stay at each lodge we were given 5 drives into the respective national parks. The vehicles sat 4 people and were driven by a qualified Naturalist and a National Park Ranger was also present. Both the Naturalist and the Ranger would do their utmost to answer all questions and impart their knowledge and enthusiasm, even if at times there was a slight language barrier. But that adds to the fun and helps the information stick!

While staying at the lodges the food was excellent. The chefs make sure that there is plenty of choice, with food allergies and intolerance catered for with no issue at all. They even tailor the spice level so to avoid any, shall we say, delayed and sudden reactions while on game drive......... but fear not food lovers, this in no way made the food less authentic!

The organisation of the trip was hassle free with the fact that both Will and Carol were there. Both of them are fantastic kind people with plenty of stories to tell of their travels and exploits over the years. Will is never short of an anecdote or three.

So the trip finally went ahead and was a resounding success. Did we see Tigers? YES! Did we see a wide ranging amount of other species? YES! Birds and Deer and even Sloth Bear.

This is now the 4th Safari myself and my wife have completed with On Track Safaris. This time, as with all the others, has been effortless in the organisation and the completion of the trip, allowing us to relax into the swing of things to travel in India.

We honestly believe that there is no need to look for another company to travel with if you are looking for an ethical and responsible wildlife safari. That is why we have now completed 4 and the 5th is in the planning.

Thank you so much Carol and Will, for all the hard work that goes into organising all the trips. Thank you for your company on the trip and the laughs and fun we had.

All the very best

Pete and Kat

Excellent organisation and lots of useful information both before and after we booked our holiday. The accomodation and food was of a very high standard and the staff could not have been friendlier or more helpful. The safari experience itself exceeded all our expectations. The rangers and trackers were very professional and were more than happy give us lots of insights into the lives of the many animals we saw. We were impressed by their care and consideration for the animals and they didn't seem to mind answering our endless questions. Seeing the animals in their natural habitat was incredible and observing their behaviour was a real privilege. We will definitely book again with On Track Safaris. They gave us a holiday which none of us will ever forget.

Superbly put together experience by On Track Safaris. We were a group of 6 visiting 3 different camps. The accommodation, service, and game drives were all first class. We all had a holiday to remember and would definitely recommend On Track Safaris.
We stayed at Rukiya, Africa on Foot and Jackalberry Lodge, all different but very special in their own way. The leopard conservation work at Rukiya was interesting to hear about and we wish them good luck in the future with this. Africa on Foot was a great place to try out walking safaris, we felt safe at all times with out guide and tracker.
Jacalberry was a fantastic base to explore the Thornybush Game Reserve. The weather had been poor but we were lucky with our stay, just getting rained off once. However the conditions were challenging for the drivers and trackers, but they all put their heart and soul into making it a very special experience. All the people involved were knowledgeable, enthusiastic and friendly.
First class trip.

Both Rukiya and Waterbuck Lodge are fantastic bush camps set well away from roads and the hustle and bustle of "normal" everywhere life. Perfect bases for safari outings enhanced by the helpful and friendly staff at both with just a few fellow guests - so no crowds. The wild life is amazing, and the safaris never boring. The food at both lodges was amazing and beautifully prepared and presented. The trackers and guides are friendly, knowledgeable and skilful. This was my second safari holiday with OTS, and lived up to expectations. Highly recommended, you will not be disappointed.

Great accommodations and guides for our Safaris. It was very helpful to have OTS make all the arrangements for our first visit to Africa. Always responsive to our needs and questions

Just few days ago we came back from our 4-week trip to South Africa and wanted to thank On Track Safaris for organising the most perfect safari at the start of our holiday. If you are planning a safari in South Africa look no further!

We planned our trip with On Track Safaris and paid the deposit in February 2020 but the Covid pandemic forced us to postpone our trip for 2 years, until December 2022. During this difficult period On Track Safaris team stayed in regular contact with us and were very helpful in adjusting and finalising details of our trip.

It was our first trip to Africa and the first ever safari, so we have asked for help in preparing an itinerary which would offer a diverse and authentic experience. We didn’t want very commercial and touristy 5*, accommodation but asked Carol to select smaller, quieter lodges in scenic locations.

Carol and her team perfectly understood our aspirations and organised an unforgettable 5-night trip. We spent 2 days in Klaserie Private Reserve and 3 days in Thornybush Game Reserve. Each lodge was different in character, but both were unique, beautiful and absolutely perfect.

The n’Thambo Lodge in Klaserie consist of 5 beautiful wooden treehouses and as the lodge itself is not fenced off the animals roam quite freely, coming right under the chalet. On arrival we were greeted by a sight of a bull elephant by the watering hole just few yards from our tree house! The accommodation was extremely comfortable and the game drives absolutely amazing.

Our second lodge, Tangala Safari Camp in Thornybush, offered a very different experience. Each morning and evening game drive provided most incredible encounters with animals; we have seen not only the ‘Big Five’ but lots of other species. As we were the only people staying there at the time we felt as if we were guests in a family home! Karien, who runs the lodge, was the most wonderful hostess and her staff looked after us extremely well.

Thanks to On Track Safaris we had a truly wonderful holiday. Everything has been planned and organised with absolute perfection and great attention to detail end the entire trip exceeded our expectations. Carol and her team could not be more helpful and came to our rescue after we missed our connecting flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit.

We cannot wait to travel with On Track Safaris again.
Martin and Andrew

Snow Leopard Safari. This was our third safari with On Track Safaris and it was incredible. Very different to our trips to South Africa and the Pantanal, but no less amazing. The trip was well formatted and managed, giving all of the small group time to become used to the elevation before heading to Snow Leopard Lodge at around 14,000 ft. The accommodation in New Delhi and Leh was excellent, and the Lodge was really good. The food was really good and lots of it. We were lucky enough to view 2 snow leopard sightings as well as wolves. Will was informative and helpful, the spotters were amazing and the drivers and staff were perfect. Highly recommended.

What a wonderful experience I have just come back from. OTS know their stuff and are very communicative from start to finish.

I was on a 12 night South African Kruger safari experience, staying in 4 different lodges in different private parks. All were different experiences but all were wonderful lodges with good food and extremely knowledgeable guides and trackers making you feel safe in their hands.

I highly recommend OTS and hope to venture on more of their trips.

We have travelled with OTS numerous times, and when my partner proposed on our Botswana trip with On Track it seemed only fitting we asked them to plan our honeymoon…..2 weeks in South Africa followed by 6 nights in Mozambique. Will and Carol were helpful right from the offset and advised us on lodges and also recommended Sabi Sands as we had never been to this reserve. They have so much experience and knowledge in this area we knew we could trust their advice. All I can say is WOW!!! This honeymoon must have been one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. All our trips with on track have been unforgettable and I always wonder how they can improve on the last, but somehow they managed it.
All 3 lodges, Rukiya on the Wild Rivers reserve, Nzumba on the Klaserie and Elephant Plains at Sabi Sands were all absolutely first class in their own unique and wonderful way (I have left separate reviews for these), with the icing on the cake being Sava Dunes in Mozambique……stunning is all I can say, if you haven’t been then go, it’ll blow your mind with its sheer beauty.
Everything from game drives, food, accommodation, staff, at all lodges was outstanding. My (now) husband is gluten intolerant and he was catered for better in S. Africa and Mozambique than he is in this country.
The organization by OTS is spot on, from arranging and booking our internal flights, and arranging transfers to and from the lodges. All we had to do was book our flights from the uk to Johannesburg…..that was literally it. Everything else was done for us. We were able to relax and enjoy without worrying about anything else. In fact all the thinking we had to do was what we’d like to drink in the evenings 😊 or for our sundowners on the evening game drives!
We’d both like to say a massive thank you to all the OTS team, especially Will and Carol and not forgetting Joanne who kept us informed with details etc, for such an incredible honeymoon.
If anyone is planning a Safari you are in safe hands with On Track and will be guaranteed the trip of a lifetime 😊