Masai Mara
2 Days Masai Mara Safari
A quick, big-game escape to the world-famous Mara — two game drives and a night under the African sky.
Kenya · Private & small-group safaris
From the Mara's great migration to elephants beneath Kilimanjaro — tailor-made Kenyan journeys led by expert local guides.
Locally owned Nairobi, Kenya
Expert guides English-speaking professionals
Max 8 per vehicle window seat for everyone
5.0 on TripAdvisor 37 reviews
Welcome to Kenya
Kenya, the way locals know it
We are a Nairobi and Diani based, locally owned safari company. Our guides were born and trained in Kenya, and our itineraries are built around real wildlife knowledge rather than a template.
Whether you dream of watching the wildebeest cross the Mara River, photographing elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, or tracking a leopard through the riverine forest of Samburu, we'll shape a journey that fits your pace, your comfort level and your curiosity.
Featured journeys
Safaris crafted around you
Private departures with expert guides. Every itinerary is flexible — tell us your dates and we will tailor it, quote-free to enquire.
Masai Mara
3 Days Masai Mara Safari Tour
Our most popular journey: three days, five game drives and unhurried time with the Mara's big cats and herds.
Samburu
3 Days Samburu Safari
Journey north to the dry, dramatic landscapes of Samburu — home to rare species found nowhere else on a southern safari.
Amboseli
2 Days Amboseli Safari
Elephants beneath Africa's highest mountain — a short, spectacular escape to Amboseli National Park.
Amboseli
3 Days Amboseli Safari Tour
Three days among Amboseli's elephants, swamps and Kilimanjaro views, with time to photograph at your own pace.
Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara
4 Days Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari
Rhinos and birdlife at Lake Nakuru, then the endless plains of the Masai Mara — two classic parks in four days.
Our spirit animal
For the love of leopards
Our founder, Joseph Mbotte, has a lifelong passion for Africa's most elusive big cat — and our logo wears its face. Our guides know the riverine thickets, rocky kopjes and fig trees where leopards hide, and will take the time to find them.
- Guides who track leopards by alarm calls and fresh pug marks
- Early-morning and golden-hour drives for the best chance
- Respectful viewing — the animals always come first
Where we go
Kenya's great destinations
From the plains of the Mara to the snows of Mt Kenya and the coral shores of Wasini.
Why Shijoy
Why travellers choose us
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Locally owned & led
A Nairobi company with Kenyan guides who know the land, the wildlife and the people.
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Expert driver-guides
Professional, English-speaking guides who share their knowledge and find the animals.
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Small groups, window seats
Pop-up-roof vehicles with a maximum of eight guests, so everyone sees and photographs.
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Tailor-made itineraries
Choose your parks, pace and lodge style. We adjust every journey to you.
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Everything taken care of
Park fees, full-board accommodation, game drives and water are part of our packages.
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Personal service
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Experiences
Day trips & cultural encounters
Add a day excursion to your safari — or enjoy one from Nairobi or Mombasa.
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Maasai Cultural Experience
Meet Maasai hosts, learn traditional skills and hear the stories behind the beadwork and fire-making.
1–2 hours Enquire more
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Mount Kenya & Aberdares Hiking
Guided hikes through moorland, giant lobelias and alpine lakes on Kenya's highest mountains.
Day hikes to multi-day treks Enquire more
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Bush Picnic & Sundowner
A relaxed picnic lunch or sunset drinks on the savannah, served beside your safari vehicle.
Half day Enquire more
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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Safari
Lions, rhinos and giraffes against the Nairobi skyline — the world's only wildlife capital safari.
Half day Enquire more
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Nairobi Animal Orphanage
A close-up look at rescued wildlife, run alongside Nairobi National Park.
1–2 hours Enquire more
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Mombasa City Tour
Fort Jesus, the Old Town and the bustling spice-scented streets of Kenya's historic coastal city.
Full day Enquire more
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Wasini Island & Marine Park Day Trip
Dolphins, snorkelling over coral gardens and a seafood lunch on a tiny Swahili island.
Full day Enquire more
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Hot-Air Balloon Safari
Drift silently over the Mara at sunrise, followed by a champagne bush breakfast.
Sunrise flight Enquire more
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Ready for your Kenyan adventure?
Tell us your dates and dreams — we'll craft a personal itinerary and quote within 24 hours.