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 Sergio Carniti | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
efficient and well priced
A truly efficient and recommended agency
I appreciated the service provided
A special thanks to the guides for the news and information provided
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Email Dr. Rewati Teeparti, MBBS MD | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Honesty trustworthy efficient value for the price
SHANJOY TOURS & SAFARI
Shanjoy Tours & Safari is run by Patrick
It’s locally owned by a Kenyan.
It employs local people.
It supports local people.
Supporting local was our main key reason to choose Shanjoy but after completing the trip I can only write endless raving reviews about SHANJOY TOURS and it’s excellent staff and extremely knowledgeable tour guides
Reception at airport: very punctual we were greeted with ice cold drinks and given gifts the sun hat…much needed for hot sun!
The warmth with which they greeted us felt like we are meeting long lost relative!
Travelling jeeps: are extremely comfortable and very well outfitted with comfortable pockets bins and USB chargers. They can seat 6 people. They give cold chilled water throughout your scorching hot safari game drives.
The drives are very long time on road should be well spent and if your tour guides are good then it really adds an amazing experience.
Tour guides: excellent folks! Hired fir their decades of experience service & passion.
Our first tour guide for 4 days in Kenya was Kimani and boy oh boy…does he know the facts and details! We are overloaded with cultural geographic geological and zoological information. Very immersive experience. David was our other guide he has contagious energy & infectious smile. Ledgar was with us in Tanzania. Each guide left us with so much knowledge and enthusiasm. They complied to our photographers picky requests, they were extremely patient with all the fellow travelers. They have translator app to help you understand if you are non English speaker.
Our group had avid birders and landscape photographers and the jeep was equipped to support this need.
The hotels: were all 4 star and price we got was just fantastic. Each place had its charm.
Immigration at border can get long but your guide comes and supports you while you are sorting out the paperwork
We saw over 50 types of birds many of them were rare sightings!!
I won’t even start counting the wild life we spotted…crossed off everything on our game ride checklist.
The drivers knew where the lion king will be on pride rock or lion kill will be surrounded by scavengers & vultures or where the lioness will be playing with the cubs… these are rare sights.
Seeing migration a few times was the highlight of our trip.
Patrick the owner of company was honest and trust worthy. He guided us to right hotels for great experience saving lot of our money instead of us being blindly influenced by insta etc.
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Email Chuck Ankney | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Coordination of Activities
My wife and I had a three night fly in safari to the Maasai Marra. Our tour included pick up at the Nairobi airport and transport to Wilson airport, flights to the Mara accommodations food and activities at the Engai Mara Lodge, the return flight to Nairobi and transportation to the airport. Everything went according to plan. The Engai Mara Lodge was great. The Safari with our guide Lewice were spectacular. The service at the lodge was also exceptional. The staff was knowledgeable and very nice. When we returned to Nairobi, the driver offered to take us to other activities in Nairobi. We were pretty tired and just decided to use a day rate hotel until our flights left that night. That was perfect for us. We stayed at the Crowne Plaza near the airport for a cost of $125.
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Email Madeline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kind, Professional, Knowledgeable
Shanjoy was the best, definitely a highlight of our trip! We booked with them from Nairobi for our safari in Massai Mara. Everything was exceptional, from hotel pickup, plane rides and our stay at the lodge. I could not recommend them enough, and will be booking with Shanjoy for any future trip!
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Email Patrick, Darline & Carlos | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable Safari Experience with Shanjoy Tours & Safaris – Kenya & Tanzania (Sept–Oct 2025)
We had the most amazing safari experience with Shanjoy Tours & Safaris, and we can’t recommend them highly enough! From start to finish, everything was seamlessly organized, tailored to our needs, and handled with care and professionalism.
Patrick, the owner, was exceptional — responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about ensuring we had the trip of a lifetime. He went above and beyond to make sure every detail was right.
A special thank you to Rodah, our trip planner, who designed a perfect itinerary that matched our interests and pace. She was always available, flexible, and quick to adapt to our preferences — truly the backbone of our safari planning.
During the Kenyan portion of our trip, Rio, our driver and game drive guide, was simply outstanding. His deep knowledge of the parks, wildlife behavior, and routes made every day unforgettable. Thanks to his skill and patience, we witnessed incredible wildlife moments up close — from lions at sunrise in Masai Mara to rhinos and flamingos in Lake Nakuru.
On the Tanzanian side, Benny took over and continued the same level of excellence. His expertise, calm personality, and keen eye for spotting animals made our drives in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire absolutely magical.
Our itinerary covered some of East Africa’s most iconic parks.
Every lodge was well-chosen, comfortable, and perfectly located — offering great food, views, and hospitality.
Overall, this was a five-star safari from start to finish. The Shanjoy team delivered a personal, authentic, and well-coordinated experience across two countries — with smooth transitions, reliable transfers, and thoughtful touches throughout.
Thank you, Patrick, Rodah, Rio, and Benny, for giving us memories we’ll cherish forever!
Highly recommended for anyone seeking a truly personalized safari experience in Kenya and Tanzania.
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Email Yoti | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful journey
We had such a wonderful journey!
A big thank you to Shanjoy, especially to Rodah and Rio. Rodah helped us arrange the hotels we wanted and was always efficient, genuine, and patient in every conversation. Talking with her felt like chatting with a friend.
Rio was an experienced driver and guide who made us feel completely safe on the road. He knew every route, drove carefully, and gave us peace of mind. He also explained the animals’ behaviors in detail and always managed to find the best spots for us to watch them.
We are very happy with this trip. We’ve fallen in love with safari, and we will definitely choose Shanjoy again in the future.
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Email Andrew | Experience level: first safari
Excellent value 10-day Kenya & Tanzania safari with smooth planning, great support, and guiding
Our family had the trip of a lifetime on a 10-day safari through Kenya and Tanzania, organized by Shanjoy Tours. From start to finish, the experience was handled with professionalism, care, and attention to detail.
Planning & Support
Martin was incredibly communicative throughout the planning process. He respected our inputs, reassured us whenever we had questions, and made sure everything was arranged according to our preferences. During the trip itself, he remained available for any issues or questions that came up, which gave us great peace of mind. It’s clear that Shanjoy truly cares about their clients and works hard to make sure every trip is both memorable and enjoyable.
Kenya Portion
We began in Kenya with our guide and driver, Steve, who took us to Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara. He was excellent at spotting wildlife and suggesting the best times and lengths for game drives. We also visited a Maasai village (an additional $35 per person), which was an interesting cultural experience to witness their dances and talk to them. Steve was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and always attentive. He quickly began to feel like a childhood friend, and I would highly recommend requesting him as your guide if possible.
Tanzania Portion
At the border, we switched drivers as required by local regulations. There were a few initial misunderstandings when we first arrived, but Shanjoy handled everything smoothly and quickly, and the rest of the Tanzania tour went perfectly. We explored the Serengeti, staying in incredible tented accommodations where we could hear animals at night—an unforgettable experience to have an elephant literally next to your tent at night or hyenas cackling perhaps way too close by.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area was a highlight of the trip, with breathtaking views of the crater and an astonishing variety of wildlife all in one place. Tarangire National Park was another gem, where we saw herds of elephants and the iconic baobab trees that make the landscape so unique.
Optional Add-Ons
For those considering extras, hot-air balloon rides are mainly available at the Maasai Mara and Serengeti. They typically range from $400–$500 per person depending on the season and park. While pricey, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime way to experience the savannah from above.
Overall Impression
If we were to do this trip again, we would absolutely choose Shanjoy. The value was excellent, and they even surprised us with upgrades to our accommodations at Maasai Mara and in Arusha. Their professionalism, personal care, and dedication to ensuring we had a remarkable trip stood out at every stage. Also, if you are trying to catch the migration, perhaps book more for July time frame. We had just missed it by a week while visiting at the end of August/early September.
We cannot thank Martin, Steve, and the entire Shanjoy team enough for making this safari such a memorable experience for our family. If you're trying to figure out which tour operator to go with, don't look further.
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Email Jose | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING SAFARI EXPERIENCE!!
My wife and I had a blessed time during our time in Kenya and Tanzania. We planned our ittinerary with the help of Rodah at Shanjoy. We were able to see everything we wanted to see, started in Nairobi, then Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, cross the border to Tanzania, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, with our last stop being the Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides were amazing, starting with Rio in Kenya who managed to show us all the big 5 and get us as close as possible to all of them. We also saw lions taking down a buffalo and Rio drove us to see the pre and post hunting scene.
In Tanzania, our guide, Mussa, did amazingly well game driving around the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. He drove us to to see the great migration, wildebeast crossing the Mara river, which it was an out of this world experience!
Last, we had a 2 day hike on the Kilimanjaro Mountains. Wilman and team, our hiking team, did amazingly well. They were there for us at all times. They made sure that we enjoyed every minute of our journey.
Kuddos to all our guides. They made our Safari and hiking experience unforgettable!!
Thanks Shanjoy team for making this lifetime experience possible!!
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Email Shweta Tripathi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ethical, informed, and respectful—travel that honored both land and legacy.
Ethical, respectful, and deeply connected to the land—this operator prioritized conservation and community. Guides shared local insights and ensured minimal impact on the ecosystem. A meaningful safari that honored both wildlife and culture. Special Thanks to Isaac. He was the best guide.
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Email Jeff and Cindy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Extraordinary knowledge that transformed the mind
Our East Africa PHOTO Safari with **Shanjoy Tours** was nothing short of extraordinary — truly a bucket list experience that exceeded every expectation! From start to finish, the entire trip was flawlessly planned and executed with precision, care, and intention.
Beth handled every detail with such thoughtfulness, and it really showed — each experience felt personal and curated just for us. The accommodations were stunning, the food was incredible, and the people we met along the way made us feel like family.
Martin was so very helpful and available almost 24/7 for any questions during the planning process and arranged to meet us during our safari which was a nice personal touch.
We were fortunate to be hosted by **Patrick and Kem** for 11 unforgettable days. Their deep knowledge of wildlife, especially animal behavior, added so much depth to our game drives. Their ability to anticipate animal movements and position yhe custom Land Cruiser perfectly made for some of the most action-packed photo opportunities imaginable.
We received **5-star service** every step of the way and truly had a marvelous time. This was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure — and we’re already planning our next journey with Shanjoy in 2026!
**Highly recommend Shanjoy Tours** to anyone dreaming of a luxury, personalized safari experience. You will be in the best hands!
