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*Get 100% of your remaining Safari Portal contract value credited to Ratiba. We handle the migration, onboard your team for free, and you don't pay until your current contract expires.
Trusted by tour operators and travel companies worldwide
Safari Portal is a capable itinerary builder for travel advisors and DMCs globally. Ratiba is simpler, faster, and more affordable — with live interactive proposals instead of static PDFs.
Safari Portal is enterprise-focused software with a complex feature set that takes weeks to learn. Ratiba is designed for speed — most operators send their first proposal within a day. A modern, intuitive interface means less training and faster adoption across your team.
Safari Portal produces polished PDF lookbooks, but they are static files. Ratiba creates live, interactive proposals your clients can view on any device, comment on, and approve — all in real time. No downloads, no email attachments, no outdated versions floating around.
Safari Portal charges $219/user/mo on their standard plan. A 5-person team costs over $1,000/mo. Ratiba offers flat plans starting at $49/mo — the Business plan at $249/mo includes unlimited team members, saving you hundreds every month.
A side-by-side look at what you get with Ratiba versus Safari Portal.
| Features | Ratiba | Safari Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop itinerary builder | ||
| Interactive client proposals | ||
| PDF & lookbook exports | ||
| Automated costing & margins | ||
| Multi-currency support | ||
| CRM & contact management | ||
| Task management | ||
| Branded mobile app | ||
| Safari-specific templates | ||
| Client comments on proposals | ||
| AI assistant | ||
| WhatsApp integration | ||
| Unlimited team members (Business) | ||
| Flight search integration | ||
| Free onboarding & migration |
More features, fewer restrictions, and pricing that actually makes sense for safari businesses.
Ratiba: $49/mo
Safari Portal: $219/user/mo
Ratiba: $99/mo (3 members)
Safari Portal: $219/user/mo (3 users = $657/mo)
Ratiba: $249/mo (unlimited members)
Safari Portal: $349/user/mo (Enterprise)
Everything Ratiba offers (that Safari Portal doesn't)
Safari Portal is a capable itinerary builder with strong PDF/lookbook output, CRM, and a branded mobile app. It serves travel advisors and DMCs globally. However, its enterprise complexity and pricing can be overkill for many safari operators. Ratiba offers a simpler, more modern experience at a fraction of the cost.
Safari Portal charges per user: $219/mo (Standard) and $349/mo (Enterprise). A 5-person team on their Enterprise plan costs $1,745/mo. Ratiba offers flat pricing starting at $49/mo, with the Business plan at $249/mo for unlimited team members.
Yes, Safari Portal offers a branded mobile app where clients can view their trip details. Ratiba takes a different approach with mobile-optimized live proposal links that work on any device without requiring an app download — meaning no friction for your clients.
Yes. Ratiba offers free onboarding and migration assistance to help you transition your supplier data, templates, and team from Safari Portal. Most operators complete the switch within a week.
Safari Portal creates polished PDF proposals and lookbooks. Ratiba proposals are interactive and live — clients can comment, approve, and engage directly on the proposal without downloading anything. If you want modern, collaborative proposals that reduce back-and-forth, Ratiba is the better choice.
Safari Portal is designed for larger travel companies and DMCs with dedicated operations staff. Its feature depth comes with a learning curve and enterprise pricing. For small to mid-sized safari operators, Ratiba offers the right balance of power and simplicity at a price that makes sense.