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
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Reviews
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Email Magne | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Should have had more variation, but friendly and knowledgeable guides
Our guides Geeman, Steve and Patrick
We stayed at the Sopa Masai Mara, which is a nice place to stay. We had 5 nights there, but in hindsight would have choosen to stay 3 nights in Masai Mara and 2 nights in another park to have more variation.
The safaris was great, although we expected to have some more variation since we had 3 full days of safari + 1 evening safari.
- The first two (evening + 1 full day) we had with Geeman, who was very effective in finding all big 5 both days (!). Impressive.
- We then felt somewhat suprised that we where to go the same route the following day with Steve, who did his job in the same friendly manner as Geeman.
- Thankfully, our wish for variation led us to have a private safari with Patrick, who gave us an experience more in peace, in our pace. He showed us places off the beaten track, and more insight into Masai traditions.
JP
Email Ryota | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We joined a 5-day, 4-night group tour covering Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Nakuru, and had a wonderful experience overall. Our guide, Evans, was fantastic — kind, flexible, and always attentive to the group’s needs.
The group dynamic was great, and we became good friends with the other participants. When we asked where people had booked the tour, we found that it was a joint tour operated by multiple companies such as Jungle Jockey and a few others. Interestingly, the prices were the same across all companies, regardless of where you booked. The tour members had different itineraries — some joined for just 2 nights, others stayed for up to 7.
An important thing to note: the entry fee for Maasai Mara National Reserve changes significantly depending on the date. If you enter before June 30th, it’s $100/day, but from July 1st onward, it increases to $200/day. This fee is included in the tour cost, so the total price varies greatly depending on your travel dates. We traveled in early July — just before the Great Migration typically peaks around July 15th — so the timing may have been slightly off to catch the full spectacle.
The tour itself was well-organized and very enjoyable. One minor downside: the safari van had 8 seats, and when fully occupied, one person had to sit in the front passenger seat. That spot may not be ideal for game viewing compared to the back seats with better roof access.
Overall, I highly recommend this tour for those looking for an affordable, group-based safari adventure!
IT
Email CArlo Toffolon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari and perfect Jocky Tours from the pickup to the last goodby
My three-day safari in the Masai Mara, staying at Jumbo Mara, was amazing. First of all, kudos to my guide Francis: friendly, flawless, and punctual from pickup to the final goodbye. The organization was excellent, with smooth transfers and great support throughout. The safari itself was particularly lucky (thanks to the weather and to Francis’s experience), and I managed to see all of the Big Five plus lots of other animals. The visit to the Masai village was also nice—somewhat touristy (but then again, that’s what we are), yet it gives you a glimpse into how the Masai live.
The stay at Jumbo Mara was perfect—excellent food (coming from an Italian, that says a lot!) and extremely friendly, professional staff. Would I recommend this combo to my friends? ABSOLUTELY!