50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Quick trip to pilanesberg
Fabulous trip - very good value. We saw loads of wildlife even driving around in the middle of the day, which is the only option on a day trip from Jo’Burg. Well worth doing if you have a day to spare but not more time to go further a field of for longer. Lunch was nice, driver friendly. Remember to take cash for tips.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, very responsive, well organized tour operator, would highly recommend.
Everything was very well organised, we had a perfect honeymoon safari with Safari Soles! We were lucky to have Japhet as our safari guide - he was able to spot every animal we were interested in and he also had immense knowledge about the wildlife we were observing. There were also a list of birds I really wanted to see and it turned out Japhet was a fellow bird lover, so he was able to spot all of my favourite birds and many more that I haven't heard of! I would highly recommend him to anybody who is a bird enthusiast.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely welcoming, informative & experienced
Our safari experience was absolutely amazing from beginning to end! Beryl our safari coordinator was professional, well-organized, and attentive to every detail. Our driver and guide Eric were knowledgeable, friendly, and dedicated to making sure we had the best possible experience. We enjoyed breathtaking scenery, incredible wildlife sightings, and memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you Skywide Tours, & a special thanks to Beryl & Eric for making our experience one of a kind!!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
awesome
Our guide, Theno, accompanied us the entire way; he was a great guy, and we managed to see everything there was to see. The chef’s cooking was delicious, too. It was a trip that offered incredible value for money—highly recommended.
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CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
GREAT operator! I recommend 100% Osnet tours and travels, special thanks to Geofry
In the early stages, Osnet Tours helped me with everything I needed, every detail, from finding accommodation that met my dietary requirements, to handling last-minute schedule changes and some luggage issues. Everything was treated as a high priority by the operator and resolved promptly (special thanks to Geofry!). They don’t just wait for you to select a safari package and pay, they genuinely care about you having a great time. The communication was smooth and fluid, which is something you really want when going on a safari on your own. It was an amazing experience, don’t second-guess it, just go for it!!!! I took the 5-day safari (I would have preferred the 7-day one, but my schedule wasn’t ideal). Osnet organized my accommodation at Emayian Luxury Camp, Lake Nakuru Lodge, and Naivasha Kongoni Lodge, and everything about those places was just great!! Thank you very much, Osnet, thank you very much Geofry!
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great safari, with a few bumps in the road (literally).
Mountain Warriors provided us with a memorable experience. We had the chance to see plenty of wildlife, enjoy long but worthwhile drives, and stay in accommodation ranging from good to excellent. Of particular note was our stay at the Warriors Luxury Tented Lodge! The staff were excellent and the food was by far the best we had during our tour. Our driver and guide, Victor, was great fun and handled things with good humour and professionalism. His insights greatly enhanced our experience.
One area in which the company could improve would be to communicate better after the booking has been confirmed. We had to actively ask for basic information that should have been provided.
Our main disappointment was the ‘upgrade’ from accommodation inside the Ngorongoro Crater to somewhere outside the park. The extra 2 hours driving time and later descent into the crater hardly felt like an upgrade. Thankfully, Victor helped us to rebook accommodation inside the park.
The visit to the Maasai village was less informative than we had hoped, and the focus on collecting reviews occasionally felt excessive. The company also overlooked our requests for a more authentic Maasai experience.
Overall, however, it was a very good safari, with fantastic wildlife, comfortable accommodation and an excellent driver and guide Victor.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
To see more animals and time is ok
Driver likes talk to us, ask us what do we want to see and make it done, he tell us what is safe
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari experience thanks to Victor!
Overall, we had a wonderful safari and are very happy with our trip. We are giving 5 stars primarily because of our driver and guide, Victor, who we highly recommend. He is knowledgeable, charismatic, and very engaging, and we truly loved spending time with him! He shared a lot of valuable information throughout the trip, always drove safely, and even helped us resolve an issue with our accommodation reservation. He really did everything possible to ensure we had a great experience, showing us all the animals with a fantastic attitude every day. Also, the lunches provided throughout the safari were always delicious!
A quick note regarding pre-trip organization for future travelers:
- Pre-trip Communication: After paying the deposit, office communication became quite sparse. We felt there was a lack of interest in tailoring specific requests— such as finding an authentic Maasai Boma that wasn't just a tourist trap.
- Final Details: A few days before departure, we still hadn't received details about the pickup schedule or final payment procedures, which caused unnecessary stress.
Lodge Locations: Ideally, route optimization is something you would expect the agency to manage seamlessly, but it is worth double-checking the location of your assigned lodges against the itinerary to avoid unnecessary extra driving time.
Despite these initial planning hurdles, the safari itself was fantastic once we were on the road, mainly thanks to Victor. We definitely recommend the experience!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip with Kojuu!
When we first started to plan for our safari trip, the amount of available choices was quite overwhelming. I wanted to find a locally owned tour operator and not a booking agency that subcontracts the actual tour to a different company. With Kojuu, we found exactly what we were looking for.
Prior to contacting Kojuu, I had done a fair bit of research on the possible itinerary and the types of places we would potentially like to stay at. After sending an email to inquire, I heard back from Losim who was tour consultant and handle all the planning and communication before the trip. I provided him with my ideas and he was extremely helpful in providing his own feedback, making some suggestions as well as pricing out the various options. Losim also arranged a video call with us to truly understand what we were looking for in this trip and ensure our expectations were met with our planned intinerary. This allowed us to design the perfect 10 day tour with them for September 2026.
As part of my research process, I also had reached out two two other tour operators about similar intineraries and it was clear that Kojuu offered the best value as well as had the best communication during this process.
Prior to our trip, we had some unpexcted changes to our international flights which required some minor modifications to our intinerary. Losim was extremely responsive in helping us make these changes. In addition to this, during our inbound flight, there was a delay meaning we would arrive in Kilimanjaro later than expected and we easily coordinated via whatsapp to ensure Kojuu was aware of our new arrival time. Once in Arusha, Losim met with us to go over the itinarary once more, answer any questions we had and ensure we were ready to enjoy our trip. Big thanks to him as he also checked in with us during our trip to ensure everything was going smoothly!
We were picked up by our guide Patrick who was simply outstanding. Extremely knowledgable, professional and just a fun man to be with during our trip. He used his experience and instincts to allow us to find all kinds of amazing moments. We of course saw all of the big 5, as well as the great migration crossing the mara river. In addition to these highlights, Patrick was also excellent in finding great moments, often with no other vehicles around us. We saw a new born baby elephant just a couple weeks old learning to navigate the terrain of the Serengeti, a large pride of lions resting in the morning under the rising sun, And so much more. Patrick shared with us his extensive knowledge about the animals, the birds, the local environment which helped us futher appreciate everything we were seeing. He also is a funny guy with a great sense of humor!
We had just a wonderul trip and we would highly recommend Kojuu who took great care of us from start to finish.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Big Five on day two, a Mara balloon ride, a surprise upgrade and two fantastic guides
From our first enquiry, Shanjoy’s communication was excellent. Rodah and Beth responded almost instantly, answered every question and accommodated all of my suggestions. My wife and I customized both the itinerary and the accommodations, and they happily reworked the plan to suit us, swapping a long drive for a lake day with a boat trip at Naivasha. They also sent clear visa, insurance and border guidance well before we left, and Beth and the team kept checking in on us throughout the trip to make sure everything was going well. The Kenya to Tanzania handover at the Isibania border was smooth. My wife and I cleared customs, switched vehicles and met our new guide with no hassle.
We booked in early May for a mid-June trip, which was fairly last minute for peak season. One of the lodges didn’t honor our reservation, but Shanjoy handled it well. They kept us informed and offered a lodge in the same or a better category. In the Masai Mara they went further and upgraded my wife and me to Mara Plains Camp, with a better room and a tent right next to the river with a fantastic view. It was one of our favorites of the whole trip.
The wildlife was incredible. My wife and I saw the Big Five on our second day, and we had an unforgettable hot-air balloon safari followed by champagne and a bush breakfast.
One of the biggest highlights was our guide in Kenya, Steve. His knowledge, dedication and genuine passion for wildlife made an enormous difference. Spotting animals on safari is one thing, but having a guide who knows where to find them and goes the extra mile to get you the best possible view is something special. Thanks to him, my wife and I saw rhinos multiple times, and his dedication to finding the animals you want to see is amazing. We usually started our game drives early in the morning, with lunch packed by the lodge, and stayed in the park until sunset. My only regret is that we didn’t spend more time enjoying the beautiful lodges and camps, so if you can, plan a little downtime.
Hasan, our guide in Tanzania, was just as good. He knew the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater very well, brought plenty of energy, and listened closely to what we wanted to see. When my wife and I wanted to see the migration, he worked out where the herds were and drove us there, even though it was about three hours away. That kind of effort is what made the experience unforgettable.
Thank you to the entire Shanjoy team, and especially Steve and Hasan, for an incredible experience! My wife and I came away with amazing memories, wonderful photographs and a greater appreciation for the beauty of Africa. This safari exceeded our expectations, and we would absolutely recommend it!
