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
Email Dawn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Overall, the experience was amazing. We saw so many animals, more than I expected in December. The big bonus is being able to see a lot of these animals quite up close - might have been our luck!
The guide (Johnny Jackson) is fantastic. He's passionate about animals and went above and beyond for us all to have a great experience. Thank you Johnny!!
They have 4x4 vehicles designed for safaris which is a must at the park terrain - saw some two wheel vehicles (vans) and they kept getting stuck in various places so we had a huge advantage!
The budget camp was ok, they have hot water and wholesome food. Beware of baboons trying any unzipped tents though. ;)
The massive benefit of the camp was being able to talk to the local Masai who work there and ask them about their experiences and how they live their lives.
The company could improve on communication though. For example, I have been told they will come pick me up at 7.30 and they were already there at 7 so I had to make them wait. They also didn't tell me the name or the phone number of the person picking me up so it was difficult to know if it's genuine or not, getting into a stranger's car. The booking experience was also a little odd, again, difficult to judge if genuine or not, so had to go with the flow and trust the reviews.
If the company improved on these things, there's really nothing else that could be better. I had the time of my life I will always remember. I highly recommend this safari company.
Reliable operator & fantastic guide
The tour went as promised in our itinerary. Our tour guide, John Jackson, is a very knowledgeable and personable guy. He understood the group’s priorities and was committed to showing us all the animals we came to the Mara to see. We saw multiple groups of lions lounging under a tree, feeding, cubs playing together, adult and baby elephants, giraffes, leopard, cheetah and much more. I chose the budget lodging option so the camp we stayed at (Lenchada) was pretty rustic and close to nature and even then, the camp operators were responsive to our needs and gave us a tent upgrade on our second night. They clearly take a lot of pride in their camp & want to offer the best service possible. Overall fantastic experience and would highly recommend to anyone who wants to experience the Masai Mara on a budget.
EG
Email Yasmine Megahed | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great adventure with lots of animals
The safari was very nice and comfortable, and there was no tension or danger from the animals. Johnny Jackson, our tour guide knew how to balance safety and adventure.
We enjoyed our adventures with jocky tours.
TW
Email Luna Lin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tour guide Kikitu is excellent, and the overall itinerary is very smooth.
communications：5🌟(5/5)。Communication flows smoothly; my English isn't excellent, but the guide uses simpler expressions when seeing our puzzled looks.
service：5🌟(5/5)
value for money：5🌟(5/5)。Reasonable price, more cost-effective than other companies.
reliability：5🌟(5/5)。The entire journey was both safe and enjoyable, and we got to see the Big Five of Africa!
tour:10🌟（10/5）。I feel like I've encountered the best guide - Kikitu, no animal on the grassland can escape his eyes. Thanks to him for taking us to see the grassland scenery. I wonder if the travel agency can specify a guide? If they can, Kikitu must be the one. Thank you Kikitu by Luna
CH
Email lu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The attention was very fast. They helped us in ways that were necessary.
I found the entire service very good. The people are very friendly, on the safari Samari Mara, Lucy and Lucia. They were very kind with everything and the food in the restaurant was always sufficient and very delicious. The guide Papa also helped us with everything, he was always patient and with him we were able to see a lot of natural safari life.
On the tour to Amboseli, the most wonderful thing was seeing the elephants and also the geological formation of Amboseli. There really isn't much life. But seeing the elephants, some giraffes and hyenas was a 10 out of 10. The community here is very friendly too and always helping
Brilliant Tour With A Well-Organised and Experienced Guide
The tour was very straightforward to book and Jocky were very quick to respond to our questions. The tour itself was excellent. Accommodations were comfortable, the food was tasty and my dietary requirements were catered to. Moses, our guide, was a wealth of knowledge and an amazing driver. We always felt safe and well-looked after. We did the 6 day tour and saw loads of animals - thanks to Moses' eagle eye - and of course we saw the big 5! Big thanks to Moses and Jocky for a fantastic safari.
DE
Email J & R | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and fun tour operator with a good value for money
Our Budget Group Safari was an unforgettable experience. During the 6 days went to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli. Our highlight was Masai Mara. We were able to see the Big Five 😊
Our guide Moses knew everything about the animals, was very motivated in finding them and kept the group enterntained with his humour.
The car was a bit old though.
We were a bit surprised that we did not stay with the same group for the whole Safari. It makes sense, but sometimes you might lose some time waiting for new people to join. It did not bother us, it is just something you maybe should be prepared for when booking the group safari. We think it is the same with all Budget Tour Operators.
The accomodations were good, we especially liked the Mara Enkorok Camp (it was an upgrade which we don’t regret). We can also recommend the massage at Hills Court Hotel!
LV
Email Martins | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service and safari experience! :)
Our tour guide, Francis, made this week of safari experience unforgettable in a positive way. We saw the Big Five and many more animals across Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboseli National Parks. Francis always found the best spots to see the animals and provided professional off-road driving.
He took into account our needs for stops and other requests. It was great to answer all the questions we had.
LV
Email Liene | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Intense and perfect safari with Francis
Very trustful service, and trustful and skilful safari driver and guide Francis. This was lifetime experience in Safari in Kenya and it was worth the money and time, it was excellent and intense, beautiful and funny. We had not only nature and animals to see but also a pretty nice game drives feeling like in a rally which gave it a spicy flavour. :) i rate this week with 10 out of 10. Thank you very much! :)
AT
Email Bozhidara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience!
I had one of the best experiences in my life - as nature and animal lover. The tour was organized very well - as a budget tour all the accommodations, food, transport was very well planned.
Our guide Francis did fantastic job - his driving skills, knowledge and experience was what made the whole safari unique and memorable. He was always flexible towards our preferences, made sure we are at the right time at the right spot and that everything is alright for us.
We saw the big 5 and we were all more than happy with the whole trip!
If you decide to book a tour with Jocky, make sure to ask about trip with Francis, (they have quite few guides). Thank you!
Will surely be back!
