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
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Email Melvin Davanzo | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A misfortune turned out to be a good fortune!
I had the misfortune of having Bells Palsy during our 8-day Kenya-Tanzania Safari with Shanjoy Tours. Patrick and his Tanzania partner were so concerned that they moved us to Serena Lodge (a 4-star hotel in Tanzania) where a doctor is on call. The doctor attended to me and gave me medication. I stayed in the hotel to rest the next day and then proceeded to Serengeti for the game drive. Because there was a hospital in Karatu where we were billeted the next day, I went to the ER where the doctor ruled out anything serious. Our driver Abu was such an angel driving me to the hospital and the airport. I flew to Nairobi the following day where Patrick personally picked me up to drive me to my hotel. My misfortune turned out to be a good fortune to have our Safari with Shanjoy. Patrick went out of his way to deal with my medical issues as a “person”, not just a transaction with a “customer”. He was hands-on every step of the way and I truly appreciate it. I will always remember the kindness and concern Patrick and his Tanzania partner extended to me in my hour of vulnerability. Thank you so much!
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Email Giovanni Scepi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A growing tour operator that deserves trust
We selected this Tour Operator for a good balance between price and professionalism - probably there are more experienced companies but we wanted to give a chance to a smaller one. Willingness to do good, improve and grow; great communication and reliability. Patrick has always been ready to support and respond to queries; Joseph is a great driver even in difficult conditions (muddy roads). The tour was well structured and allowed us to see many animals despite the rainy season.
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Email Mr Javier M. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable holidays
Shanjoy Tours managed our visit to Kenya and Tanzania in August 2023, Patrick took care of everything from the first day, we saw incredible places and documentary scenes that we will never forget. Totally recommended.
Patrick is a great guide, always willing to help and make the safari unique
The experience with Shanjoy tours has been incredible. We have traveled the Masai Mara for two days and we have seen all the animals that can be seen but also a lioness hunting a gazelle, the migration passing through the Mara river and the crocodiles stalking their prey, a cheetah eating and while the jackals and the vultures waiting their turn, a lion or a lioness mating... it has been a spectacle and Patrick made it possible! He explained many things about life in the Masai Mara and helped us a lot with a problem we had with our luggage.
With Shanjoy you have the possibility to also visit parks in Tanzania such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. There are few operators that will organize a safari outside of Kenya for you.
I totally recommend this safari with Shanjoy! It has been a great adventure!!
Email Anthony | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic Safari
The tour experience with shanjoytours was amazing.
From having a very friendly tour guide / driver to having in depth knowledge of all our stops.
I'd definitely do another tour with shanjoytours some time in future
Authentic and personal experience!
This was our first time visiting Kenya—and Africa—so naturally, we had a lot of questions, some concerns, and too many options. After speaking with several tour operators and reviewing multiple itineraries, we ultimately chose Shanjoy Tours and Safaris, and we’re so glad we did.
They were incredibly patient, proactive, and responsive to our many queries. Despite booking on short notice, they worked around all our constraints to design a personalized itinerary that gave us the best possible safari experience.
Masai Mara was an amazing experience. It is a wonderful park with animals all aroumd.Our guide for the Masai Mara, Nelson, was fantastic—his enthusiasm was contagious, and thanks to his skill and energy, we saw all the big game, including the elusive leopard. Do ask for him :-)
Amboseli was another highlight. Though smaller than other parks, it offered a more intimate viewing experience. Our guide there was engaging and knowledgeable, and provided lots of tid bits about animals. However, the roads in Amboseli are quite rough with frequent potholes, and we felt a newer Land Cruiser safari vehicle would have made the drives more comfortable. At Amboseli, the jeep did not have the 2 binoculars either.
Special thanks to Patrick and Martin on the front office team, who were warm, professional, and committed to making our trip unforgettable.
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Email Susanna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AWESOME SAFARI EXPERIENCE WITH A PRIVATE TOUR THAT TRULY EXCEEDED MY EXPECATIONS
Whole hearted hats off to Shanjoy Tours (Beth our contact point and the guides Rio and Steven (Kenya) and Mustafa (Tanzania) for a memorable safari holiday. My friend and I had huge expectations of this trip and we truly enjoyed every day of the holiday well served by the Shajoy team. We picked Shanjoy because of their quick and sincere response to our emails and set up calls to understand our requirements and holiday plans. Their proposal was detailed which gave us the confidence to choose them. The 12-day private tour was superb as the guides/drivers were knowledgeable about the parks and the wild animals, providing us with interesting information of their living habits. The landcruiser is clean and comfortable. The guides also tried their very best to find the wild animals that we wanted to see and even drove close to the animals giving us the best shot for our photos. Though late June was not the peak season and migration not yet started, we were still able to see large crowds of wildebeest and zebras marching towards the river and crossing roads at close distance. This is more relaxing than during peak season.
We also like the accomodation which had both tented rooms overseeing the park as well as cottage style hotels with courteous service and well maintained facilities. We were extremely lucky to see elephants grazing in front of us while having breakfast. We would recommend travellers to select luxury accomodation even with a slightly higher price as the view and experience (sun rise and sunset) after a long day of game drive was totally worth it. We also visited the Maasai village in Kenya and a banana plantation in Tanzania which I think is a nice break from the game drive and get to know the local heritage. Thanks so much to the Shanjoy team for their great service and hospitality.
Email Richard Stevenson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing personal service from start to finish !!!!
From my very first enquiry to the end of the holiday, Martin was exceptional. His communication and helpfulness were outstanding throughout. The itinerary he created and the accommodation he recommended were absolutely perfect.
I have limited mobility, but Martin went above and beyond to ensure my entire trip was not just comfortable but truly enjoyable. Our driver, Elijah, was warm, friendly, and insightful. Both he and Martin joined us in the Land Cruiser, bringing a wonderful, positive energy to the journey.
Overall, I could not fault Shanjoy or Martin. They delivered a fantastic holiday filled with unforgettable memories, all at a fair price. Thank you so much, Martin. We hope to see you again someday. Asante Sana.
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Email David Stoker | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
David did a great job.
David did a great job. We saw all of the big 5. The tents all had private bathrooms.
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Email Maha | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very well organized and overall great service
This was our first Safari trip and we were a bit anxious before going not knowing what to expect but the trip turned out amazing and while we initially thought this is a once in a lifetime experience, we now feel that we have to do this again whether in the same country or explore others.
Accommodation choices were great and fit our needs perfectly. Our Guide Kim was more than amazing, knowledgeable, funny and overall very hospitable.
We enjoyed the trip greatly. The one thing I would've liked though was to get a heads up about what to expect in the Maasai Village we visited in Amoseli. In the beginning it was fine but as the visit progressed we felt a bit uncomfortable because we felt pressured into having to pay something as a "Donation" to the village. Had I known that this would happen, I honestly would've opted to skip it as we've already seen the Maasai dance in 2 of our accommodations and felt like we've been scammed.