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 Helena | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excelente tour, the car was confortable and the tour guide, Papa John, was amazing.
It was a wonderful experiente. The car, the driver and the tour around the park were very good. The driver, Papa John, was always helpful and commited to the Well being of the clients.
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Email Mafalda Sousa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Attentive, helpful and cultured! (Papa John)
The whole experience was a pleasure. Papa John provided us with everything good.
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Email Sara Belbut | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic
We had an incredible experience with Papa John, who guided me and two of my friends from Nairobi to the Masai Mara. We did two safaris with him, one in the afternoon and another full-day safari and both were absolutely unforgettable.
Papa John was exceptional from start to finish. He was professional, knowledgeable, and always attentive to our needs. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, we were able to see some truly breathtaking wildlife and landscapes. His ability to spot animals and position us for the best views made all the difference.
I’ve done several safaris before, but Papa John really stood out as a guide. He was not only highly skilled but also incredibly friendly and interesting, sharing insights that made the experience even richer.
To top it all off, he also took us to visit a Maasai village, which was a unique and memorable cultural experience.
I would highly recommend Papa John and Jocky Tours to anyone looking for an outstanding safari experience in kenya.
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Email Arinola Giwa-Amu | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Papa John's was a fantastic host and tour guide.
Joky Tours gave us a fantastic driver and tour guide in Papa Johns. I like the fact that once I requested assistance with something it was immediately attended to. I will use them again without a doubt, and I will also recommend Jocky Tours to others.
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Email Ricardo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It Is the best option yo have safari in kenya
In our tour Moses was our driver,
who usually gave us the most amazing views of the wild animals and landscapes. He drives safe and knows everything about safaris. we fully recomend him. And Brian was our spanish guide, on the other side he knows lots about birds (he is a specialist), animals, the maasai community and all the Places. He is an inteligent person, kind and friendly, who helped Is to make our safari an unforgettable experience.
Email Sophie and Berni | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jocky Tours offered a very professional service for our safari, we had a lot of fun
We had a great experience with Jocky tours. The communication on the booking was clear and the reservation process straight forward.
Joseph, our guide was professional and put in real effort to show us all the animals we wanted to see in Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. The camping accommodation was a hybrid tent and shelter and the hotel the last night was a welcome rest with a pool and good food.
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Email Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Johnny is a very good tour guide, very nice and good driver!
We had a fantastic safrai with Johnny, our very good tour guide. We saw elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos and many more. We are so glad we could make this experience, thank you so much!
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Email Oksana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
good organization
great driver.
great hotels
Удобная машина.
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Email Cecilia Yen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 day safari
Incredible 6-day safari with Papajohn! He’s a pro. We unlocked the Big Five just in time before the rains. What an experience! 👍
Email Lillian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly unforgettable experience, one I believe everyone should have at least once in a lifetime
We booked this safari fairly last minute and had contacted several companies beforehand, as we were looking for a five-day safari with a shared jeep and mid-range lodges, something that isn’t typically offered as a standard package. While all the companies we spoke to were willing to accommodate our request, Jocky Tours and Safaris offered better lodge options and price. We appreciated their flexibility and would recommend reaching out to them on WhatsApp with any queries. They were proactive and professional throughout.
The experience itself exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Ken, was excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to everyone’s interests, whether that was spotting big game or identifying birds. The only animal we didn’t see was a leopard, although we did spot half its prey hanging from a tree! Ken made multiple efforts to track one down. That said, we were far from disappointed given everything else we saw, and it was actually reassuring to know the animals can remain hidden when they want to.
The lodges we stayed in were superb, it was almost a shame to keep moving from one to the next. They were comfortable, with excellent food. One highlight was Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, where we saw hippos (safely on the other side of an electric fence), as well as zebras and giraffes roaming just outside our rooms. I’d strongly recommend checking reviews for each lodge beforehand, we swapped a few options and were very glad we did after speaking with others in our shared jeep. In our experience, the difference between budget and mid-range accommodation is significant, especially given the relatively small price increase.
Although we travelled at the end of March, at the start of the rainy season, it didn’t impact our experience. We were still able to see and do a huge amount. I’m not sure if this is typical, but it certainly worked out well for us.
A few tips that are worth noting:
- There is a 5% bank transaction fee for card payments, charged on Day 1 of the safari (excluding any deposit already paid)
- Be prepared for tipping - withdraw cash in advance
- Expect to spend a lot of time in the jeep (obvious, but the hours add up)
- Plan your hydration carefully—while Ken did make stops, toilet breaks are limited, especially within the reserves (understandably, given the wildlife!)
A truly unforgettable experience, one I believe everyone should have at least once in a lifetime. A city is a city, and a cruise is a cruise. But seeing such precious wildlife in its natural habitat, under its own volition, was extraordinary.
