Meet Manoj
Founder and Indian Subcontinent Specialist
Manoj cut his teeth as a tour guide in Thailand in the early 1990s. Back in his homeland of Sri Lanka, Manoj worked for one of the country’s biggest tour companies, spending many years combing the island Ihe loves for secrets. He still visits Sri Lanka regularly.
After almost 30 years tailor-making holidays with client-focused luxury specialists in the UK and around the world, Manoj has a wealth of close contacts and a treasure trove of specialist knowledge. Africa is his latest love, with his most recent trips being to South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya and each visit fuels his passion. Losing yourself in the vast plains of the Masai Mara or the Serengeti is humbling and unforgettable. Manoj is already planning his next trip!
testimonials what manoj's clients say
"We have been planning our trip to Japan for two years and came across Manoj and his team at Tailored Journeys. Immediately he listened and understood how we wished to plan our trip. He produced a detailed itinerary that was perfect. We had the most amazing time Japan, we then flew to South Korea. We cannot thank him enough."
CM
"Manoj is an absolute wizard. From the moment we handed over the reins, he crafted an adventure-packed honeymoon that had us wondering if we’d accidentally been cast in a romantic action movie. If you want a holiday that’s memorable for all the right reasons, book with Tailored Journeys."
EM
"Manoj worked hard to earn our business and my goodness he delivered. We asked for a bespoke itinerary and I can honestly say the whole 3 weeks worked brilliantly. I would 100% recommend Manoj if you're looking for an itinerary, quite literally, tailored to your personal preferences."
CW
"Manoj was fabulous from start to finish. We honestly could not have done it without him and the planning was seamless. It was certainly a memorable trip and something very different for us. His patience and guidance throughout were so reassuring and we were extremely grateful, and thoroughly impressed, that he continued to be on hand during the trip to answer queries."
GM
Which destination exceeded your expectations and why?
South Africa – the food, the food, the food! And the wine. Incredible.
What is your favourite hotel, why and where is it?
Mutara Camp, just outside Ol Pejeta, Kenya, home of the last two Northern white rhinos, Najin and Fatu, is a very special place. Our tent was above a watering hole. A large herd of elephants came in the night and we had a magical, up-close view.
Which passport stamp are you the most proud of?
Maybe Jordan - but I'm proud of them all!
If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be and why?
LA, for the amazing houses, the vibe of Santa Monica, the pretentiousness of Malibu, and all the road trips you heart could desire, in a car as long as a yacht.
read manoj's blog posts
Self-Driving Around Sri Lanka
South Africa - the Perfect Honeymoon Destination