JOCKY TOURS TEAM
Jocky Tours and Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2002)
- Member Of:
- KATO, AMREF, KWS & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $135 to $1,800 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 Shantanu Tyagi & Marith Wagegg | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru - 4 days
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Jocky Tours and Safaris! The whole trip was incredibly well organized, and we were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five, along with so much other wildlife. The game drives were easily some of the highlights of our entire Kenya trip.
A special mention has to go to our guide and driver, Richie. He was genuinely the best part of the whole experience. He was friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and always seemed to know exactly where to go to give us the best chance of seeing the animals. He made every game drive fun and memorable, and we really appreciated how much effort he put into making sure we had an amazing safari.
Seeing the Big Five was incredible, but having such a great guide made the experience even better. Huge thanks to Richie and the Jocky Tours team for an unforgettable few days. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a safari in Kenya! 🦁🐘🦏🐆🐃
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Email Milaï | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was well organized, good service, TOP!
I had a fantastic experience. I saw wild animals I had only ever dreamed of seeing in real life. The guide, Caxstone, knew exactly where to find the lions, cheetahs, leopards, and so on.
An unforgettable adventure that I will cherish forever.
NL
Email Gerda stob | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip was good organised and they were very helpfull with our plans afterwards with our trip
The trip was great. We have seen a lot of animals. The driver Caxtone was always in time. A great experience.
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Email beatriz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
hakuna matata
geeman was very nice, friendly and professional. good driver as well, and made sure we see all the big 5. highly appreciated and recommended.
AE
Email Ana Machado | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
I had a great experience with Geeman. He is very kind, patient, and does his job exceptionally well. Geeman went above and beyond to make sure we got to see all of the Big Five. He answered all of our questions, from the names of trees and questions about the Maasai people to what different animals eat.
He has so much knowledge to share, and I would absolutely recommend going on a tour with him and Jocky Tours. We had an amazing experience!
SA
Email Joy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Papa Johns - fun tour guide
For our tour guide Papa Johns
We had a really great experience with Papa Johns. He was kind, funny, knowledgeable, and made the game drives genuinely enjoyable. He shared lots of interesting facts along the way and was always attentive to what the group needed, whether that meant stopping for a washroom break, slowing down for photos, or spending more time looking for a particular animal.
What I appreciated most was how much effort he put into helping us see the animals we were hoping for. He really takes his job seriously and you can tell he wants his guests to have a good experience. We weren’t able to spot a leopard on our first day, and he seemed genuinely sad for us, but the next day we finally found one and he did his best to position the vehicle so everyone could get a good view.
Overall, he was very friendly, patient, hardworking, and fun to be around. I had a great time and would definitely recommend him!
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Email Caroline Sproule | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable, well organised and good value for money
We completed a 7‑day safari through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli with Jocky Tours. Overall, the organisation, reliability and value for money was good, and the itinerary delivered: we were lucky enough to see the big 5 and much more, with the varied landscapes.
If you're thinking of 7 day safari be prepared for long journeys by road between parks, simetimes 5 or 6 hours.
Communication:
Communication before the trip was clear: David and Mineh at Jocky head office were happy to respond to the many questions I had prior to the trip. Pick‑ups, schedules and logistics were handled professionally, and any questions we asked were answered quickly.
Service & Guide:
David Mukami was our driver and guide. He was organised, responsible, puctual and made us feel safe at all times. As a driver, he was excellent—skilled, calm and always positioning the vehicle for great sightings.
However, he offered little or no information unless prompted. We were missing basic details at the beginning of each day, such as journey times, lunch plans, timings of stops and even where we were going. General wildlife context was rarely volunteered and was minimal. David is a genuinely nice person, but sadly our overall safari experience was negatively impacted by lack of customer engagement skills.
I've worked in the tourism sector for many years and know just how very important the guides role is, even more so on such a trip.
While I cannot fault the driving and organisation we felt the “guide” service promised by Jocky severly fell short.
Value for Money:
The safari offered very good value overall. Accommodation matched expectations, meals were decent, and the parks delivered unforgettable wildlife moments.
Reliability:
The company was reliable with timings and logistics. Everything ran smoothly and safely.
Clarity on Extra Costs:
We were expected to tip security at the Mara River during the hippo viewing, and at Hell’s Gate we had to pay park entry, bike hire and a guide. All worthwhile, but Jocky should make these additional costs clearer in advance.
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Email Vishnu Priya Palanivel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbeatable Wildlife Safari experience
Simply amazing—highly recommend Jocky Tours.
This was my first safari, and thanks to Stanley from Jocky Tours, it is a lifetime remembrance for me.
Unbeatable Knowledge: He explained the science, history, and facts behind every animal and bird we spotted across the reserves.
Engaging & Fun: There was never a single dull moment. Stanley kept us entertained and engaged throughout the entire journey.
True Professional: He is exceptional and incredible at his job. I truly believe nobody can beat him in this profession.
Thanks to Maureen from jocky tours who was helpful and kind with me from the booking of the trip and till the end of the trip
I highly recommend Stanley and Jocky Tours to anyone planning a wildlife adventure!
AG
Email Jeri G | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Julius was knowledgeable, interesting and accommodating
Our 1st safari was absolutely amazing ! Thanks to Julius, our vibrant , energetic and very friendly tour guide, for making sure our safari was memorable . Julius was THE BEST tour guide everrrrrr….he made sure we saw the BIG 5 and he even took us to see crocodiles and hippos! What a guy ! Julius took pride in his ability to locate everybody’s favorite animal and then proceeded to educate us about the animals, answer all our questions and added many interesting facts…his vast knowledge is impressive !!
We will be back!
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Email Giuseppina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful and easygoing.
I am writing on behalf of my husband and myself. We have just returned to Nairobi after a 10-day safari with our son, covering the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Salt Lick conservancy, and both Tsavos.
After coming up with the idea and discussing it with my son, I initially checked with Italian travel agencies, but their proposals always combined a beach holiday with the safari. While searching online, I came across JOCKY TOURS AND SAFARIS and contacted them. David got in touch with me—and what can I say? Organizing the trip was easy. My son worked out the itinerary with David, who understood exactly what we wanted and did a fantastic job bringing it to life. He was helpful and patient. We placed our full trust in them. We felt well looked after throughout the planning process. They trusted us, too, asking for only a partial deposit upfront and booking everything before our arrival. Francis, the guide and driver assigned to us, was outstanding. He was a great driver and an expert on the local area and wildlife, always able to anticipate our needs. We saw countless animals, including the "Big Five"—even a black rhino. Although we missed the migration, everything JOCKY organized for us was amazing. They ensured our first safari experience was wonderful—so much so that we can confidently recommend JOCKY to anyone in Italy and not wishing to have a similar experience. Thank you, JOCKY, and a big hug to David and the amazing Francis.
Giusi and Carlo.
