JOCKY TOURS TEAM
Jocky Tours and Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2002)
- Member Of:
- AMREF & KWS
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $200 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 Sumina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient and friendly
Before I booked my Masai Mara tour, I was in contact with four different tour operators in Kenya. Out of them, Jocky Tours were the fastest in their replies. This remained consistent throughout the communication period. Since it was my first time in Kenya, I had a lottt of questions, Jocky Tours were always patient and fast with their replies. That was the biggest green flag for me to book with them!
While on tour, I HAD A FANTASTIC TIME! We were incredibly lucky to see all the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) aside from other wonderful sightings in ONE trip. Except for the rhino (for safety reasons), we were able to see the animals quite up close, which was super cool. This was largely due to our guide, John! He was determined that we saw what we came to see. He didn't follow other vehicles or crowds, and drove around to find the animals himself, gave us ample time to observe and take photos/videos of the animals, and asked us if we were happy before proceeding ahead. He had a friendly demeanor and would answer questions patiently. He loves what he does and that made our trip AMAZINGGGGG... Lake Nakuru was very peaceful. I was promised flamingos in the itinerary and I got flamingos! Along with pelicans and other wildlife in the park. The vehicle was also comfortable. So, an additional 5 stars for John! :)
Accomodation-wise, Lenchada Camp is pretty basic but you get an attached toilet and shower, which is spacious with running hot water. This was a pleasant surprise. You will wake up to various bird calls in the morning, which really pulls you into a Zen mode and it's a pretty place to be in. Buraha Zenoni at Nakuru was great!
This trip was my first solo trip and I am glad I chose to do it with Jocky Tours. It has given me a lifetime of memories and I hope to come back. Kenya will always have a special place in my heart.
ES
Email Felipe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value for money
The whole booking process was very efficient. I sent them over a dozen questions and they always replied super fast.
I did a 4 day Masai Mara safari.
The first two days I had Francis as a driver. I couldn’t be more greatful to him. He made the safari truly extraordinary. Francis was constantly on his radio chasing animals, and thanks to his efforts we could see almost all the main species of the Mara. He was also very friendly and had an excellent attitude at all times.
I would recommend everyone to make a safari with Francis, since your driver will be the most determinar factor on the quality of your experience.
The last day of our safari we had a different driver. Unlike Francis, this other driver did not use did not use his radio. As a result, at times we drive for long periods without spotting anything. The safari with this other guide was kind of an aimless drive inside the reserve.
World Class Safari
Awesome Experience with plenty amount of animals.
Raheem, our Guide, was excellent. With him, you have one of the best!
IN
Email Sneha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience and yet budget friendly
We had the best experience with Jocky tours and travels. It was a 1 time payment and we did not have to worry about anything throughout the trip. Our tour operator Dennis had taken care of everything for us. He had very patiently waited for us to spot all the animals, even the rarest. We would see a zebra or giraffe every 5 min and would ask him to stop. He does that every single time without any hesitation. He doesn't talk a lot. He lets us have our fun but is always with us when we need him. I would definitely suggest you to go with Jocky tours for your Kenyan safari experience. They're very good.
IN
Email Greatson | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome guide and easy person to talk.
We have spotted all the big five and he has guided to all place. The guide is good and good in communication.
AE
Email Rick | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
Had a wonderful 3 day tour with Jack from Jocky Tours, we took the semi-luxury camping at Enkorok and it exceeded our expectations.
The safari itself was excellent and Jack was a great tour operator.
If there is one thing I’d recommend to Jocky Tours is to open a whatsapp channel for bookings, where Jocky can get easily share pictures about the different camps, cars and about the safari. This will entice people more to go with Jocky tours.
Also the 5% fee for card payments on such big amounts of money seems excessive. We live in 2023 where card payments for such large amounts should not have such a big extra cost
Amazing experience
Great value for money. Tour guide Kikitu was very knowledgeable and was an amazing guide.
BR
Email Rodolfo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jeff, the driver, is a really nice guy and very good driver
Hello.
So, I really recommend the Jocky Tours specially if you do the safari with the driver Jeff.
He is a very nice guy, very good driver and know where all the animals are.
Email Josh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
10/10, can’t recommend enough!
We had the most incredible safari experience, can’t recommend highly enough! Our guide Jeff made the experience amazing, he found every animal we were hoping to see, and the lodge where we stayed was great and happily catered to our vegan requests. If you’re looking for a Maasai Mara safari this is the one, and if you get Jeff then you’re in for a treat! 10/10
Steve was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had the best experience possible
The safari was amazing, seeing the animals was incredible. Our guide Steve was great and made sure we were able to see many lions. Would highly recommend.
The rest of this review is about the Masai village visit, which was optional at the end of the safari/tour. It’s clear they will try get as much money from tourists as possible. They sell many necklaces with “lions teeth” which are likely fake; and they separate you individually so it is easier for them to pressure you to buy something. Something to be aware of.