Shanjoy Tours Team
Shanjoy Tours and Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $250 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Dan & Sarah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best in the biz!
Shanjoy were terrific! From the very start they were responsive, helpful and genuinely excited to help plan our dream safari. Rodah was incredibly helpful and did a terrific job crafting our itinerary and making sure we had everything we needed. While on Safari she was checking in to make sure we were safe and everything was going well. Our guides were incredible. Both Steve in Kenya and Isaya in Tanzania were the ultimate professionals. They both led with kindness, respect and genuine love and excitement for the animals and an infectious passion for Safari. We always felt safe, in control and we had a great time with both of them. They were both incredibly knowledgeable about all animals right down to birds, insects and lizards. We learned so much and we saw the 'Big 5' with both guides, with Steve in Kenya and also Isaya in Tanzania. Both had a knack for knowing where to be at the right time and we were spoilt with animal sightings. Not only the 'Big 5' - 4 Rhino's including mother and calf, too many elephants and buffalo to count, large Lion prides including cubs, 4 cheetahs and 3 leopards (2 in one day in the Serengeti!), but we saw so many amazing sights including a Lion hunt, Leopard hunt, newborn Gazelle taking it's first steps, a Buffalo fight right up close with locked horns and a Lion pair mating. A truly unforgettable experience and we have Shanjoy to thank! Highly recommend them!
PH
Email Dayang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, caring, and professional—Shanjoy made my solo safari safe, seamless, and unforgettable.
Booking with Shanjoy Tours and Safaris was the best decision I made for my Kenya trip.
My tour organizer, Rodah, took exceptional care of me and was incredibly patient in answering all my questions from start to finish.
From the moment I landed in Nairobi, traveled to the Masai Mara, and returned back to the city, Rodah and my driver Martin made sure I was safe, comfortable, and well taken care of. What started as a tour truly felt like gaining new friends in Kenya.
My camp in the Masai Mara was amazing, and my safari driver Selinak was excellent—knowledgeable, kind, and attentive throughout the game drives. As a solo female traveler, safety was very important to me, and Shanjoy made me feel secure at every step. Rodah was always available to assist and reassure me, and Martin was a constant source of comfort as well.
Even at my Masai Mara camp, where most of the staff were men, I felt respected and safe the entire time. This experience showed me how important it is to book with a reputable and trustworthy tour operator.
Shanjoy delivered outstanding communication, service, and value for money. I would absolutely recommend them to any traveler, especially solo female travelers looking for a safe and unforgettable safari experience.
Email Sharon R | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded our expectations.
Our daughter had been in Kenya for a college internship a few years ago. So, we wanted to customize a trip there to include some of the areas she had previously enjoyed. We contacted several tour groups with this request. Shanjoy Tours was very prompt at getting back with us and extremely helpful during every step of the planning. After a warm welcome, we started out for our 12 day tour. We had 2 very knowledgeable and friendly guides, Steven and Merten. Every day was like a fun, new adventure. They did a great job of showing and telling us about everything we were seeing. Several of the days we were on safari. They went above and beyond our expectations to show us the animals. I never dreamed I would see elephants, giraffes, lions (even one with a cub), leopards, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, topis, Thompsons gazelles, zebras, a cheetah, jackals, hyenas, flamingos, and much more. It was truly a dream come true! Thank you so much for a wonderful trip. You exceeded all of our expectations!
Email Kristy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Customization and excellent customer service, our guides were like family
Shanjoy took us on the family vacation of a lifetime. I reached out to Shanjoy with a custom itenerary. I had visited Kenya before and wanted to show my family some of my favorite spots. Not only was Shanjoy quick to respond, but they also were the most reasonably priced. Merten and Patrick were able to do everything on my list including places they had not been before. Our itenerary included Mt Longenot, Lake Naivaisha, Lake Nakuru, a Hells gate walk and bike ride, Iten, Lake Bogoria, Lake Baringo, the Kakamega rainforest, and Masai Mara. We visited a snake sanctuary, did boat and land safaris, did multiple hikes, and had plenty of relaxing time. As soon as we were picked up by Steve and Merten we didn't have to worry about a thing all trip. They took care of all of the details and were with us every step of the way (including Merten joining us to hike Mt Longenot and the rain forest). Steve was our driver and guide to all of the animals. He was able to show us the Big 5 multiple times over. We also learned about each animal when we saw it and learned how to say the names in Swahili. Our hotels were excellent and Shanjoy even managed to get us an upgrade on our Masai Mara hotel. Overall my whole family loved our trip and our Shanjoy guides. Next time we come to Kenya we will definitely we traveling with them.
Email Kerri | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Guides in Africa
We spent two weeks with Steve and Merten traveling around the popular and secret parts of Kenya and loved every minute of it.
From desert to rainforest to safari they went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. They were skillful, organized, and fun to be around.
Would 100% recommend to anyone.
DE
Email Hannah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Incredible safari and city tour with Shanjoy - highly recommended
Our experience with Shanjoy Safaris was absolutely fantastic. The safari was incredibly well planned and smoothly organized, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment without worrying about logistics. The communication and organization through Patrick was exceptional!
In addition, Patrick spent a lot of time with us guiding us through Nairobi with highlights like the Giraffe Centre and deep local and cultural experiences like visiting Kibera. From start to finish, the service was excellent, and we truly felt in safe hands the entire time. We would gladly travel with Shanjoy Safaris again and highly recommend them to anyone visiting Kenya.
Email Liz F | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional quality staff & experience
Family group 10 day tour of Kenya, Tanzania with Zanzibar added to itinerary. Adults including 20 y.o son's.
Friend highly recommended this company after their experience.
Communication via WhatsApp with Martin was prompt, easy to discuss what our preference for accommodation We aimed for mid level but felt all the accommodation was 4+, higher quality than expected.
Additional request accommodated, arranged local tours in Nairobi prior to Safari as arrived earlier.
Guides Patrick through Kenya - had also guided our friends earlier in the year. Such informative person on animals and Birdlife. Excellent driving on difficult to roads and through traffic. Listened to our request on few minor changes. Well dressed, we respected his advice.
Amos was our Tanzanian guide- less time with him but also superior knowledge, driving skills. Excellent eyesight for spotting animals. Well dressed, genuine too.
Highly recommend both guide- they are an important part of the Safari experience.Commication was always clear, always prepated.
You can request them in advance.
I had some ideas about national parks etc. Discussed with Martin and so glad I listened to his recommendation.
This was my major wish and it exceeded my expectations. The animals, I could watch all day. We saw all the usual and more. Bat eared fox family, families of cheetah, amazing birds, leopard tortoise and the rhinoceros. Food, all high quality even in the Serengeti. More than you can eat.
Safety was important to me, especially bringing my family. We never had any concerns. Safes in all accommodation. The staff were so polite, kind. Enjoyed our conversation with different people about their lives etc.
It is expensive for Australians( paying in US$) but most of the cost was upfront so I knew and paid severely prior. Also we added a relaxing holiday on Zanzibar -Breezes spoilt us with beautiful beach view.
Additional costs include tipping and drinks.
It was worth every cent for the seamless, security and experience.
Email Brent | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing customer experience, and an exceptional tour guide (Rio)!!
This was our first trip to Africa and we wanted to have the best experience possible. There are so many tour operators that it made it difficult to select as they all seemed to offer similar experiences. We selected Sanjoy Tours because they separated themselves from the rest with their prompt responses and their willingness to customize our experience. We had 3 incredible days with our tour guide Rio. My wife and I really enjoyed his knowledge of the local culture and animals, and his ability to get us in front of the animals that we wanted to see most. He ev got us up close to a baby elephant (that my wife had been wanting from day 1). We look forward to bringing out entire family back and we can only hope that Rio is still there to give that same experience to our kids😄
MX
Email Diego & Marcela | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A professional and helpful team that gave us an incredible safari experience
We had an excellent experience with Shanjoy, we booked an 8 day safari covering Kenya and Tanzania and everything went well since our first communication for booking and planning, responses were always quick and thorough. Beth and the team at the office stayed in contact with us throughout our trip to make sure all went as planned.
Our first guide on the Kenyan side, Rio, was very professional and knowledgeable, we were able to see a great variety of animals on our first days thanks to his expertise. Besides English and Swahili, he is also fluent in Spanish and German son communication was never an issue.
On the Tanzanian side, our guide Isaac was also very professional and helpful and always quick to spot animals in the bush, he is also a mountain guide so he has a lot of experience in the field.
Back in Kenya, our last guide Tio was very friendly and talkative, and overall all the staff made sure that our experience was excellent in every way.
Would 100% recommend Shanjoy for your next safari!
CZ
Email Petr | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderfully prepared and delivered experience for a lifetime!
We thoroughly enjoyed our safari with Shanjoy Tours and Safaris. We knew we wanted to find a tour operator to arrange a trip starting in Nairobi, including Masai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. We chose the tour operator after contacting several providers on this route. From the beginning, Shanjoy offered the most attractive price-performance ratio, their offer was perfectly prepared and presented, and their representative Rodah was always available for questions and minor adjustments. Patrick accompanied us on the Kenyan side and Isaya on the Tanzanian side. Both had exceptional knowledge of the local nature and the animals we were tracking, they could read their behavior, predict how the situation would develop, communicate with other guides and rangers, and always ensure we had the best possible experience. This was not our first safari trip to East Africa, but we are leaving with truly beautiful memories and lots of incredible photos. During our trip, which lasted only a few days, we saw the complete Big Five and Ugly Five. The Serengeti in particular exceeded all our expectations, with such an abundance of animals, including observing well over 100 lions, several leopards, and many others, often at close range, which we never dreamed of... We chose the mid-range safari option, and the accommodation we selected met all our needs. We felt that both guides took excellent care of us, and Rodah kept us backed from afar, regularly checking in to see how our trip was going and always ready to resolve even the smallest issue. I can recommend Shanjoy with a clear conscience, and when I want to return to this area, I will gladly turn to them again.
