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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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Don | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience
I recently had an unforgettable safari experience in Kenya with Jocky Tours, and I want to start by expressing my deepest gratitude to our incredible tour guide, Sir Charles. In my opinion, he is absolutely the No.1 guide! Charles is not only an excellent driver but also a skilled tracker and "hunter" (in the best sense). He has an extraordinary ability to find the perfect spots for us to capture stunning photos of wildlife. Thanks to his professional expertise and keen instincts, we were able to witness some truly remarkable moments, including a lion hunting, spotting Simba, and even observing male and female ostriches switching shifts to guard their eggs.
One of the highlights of our trip was seeing the rare black rhino, which we were told is incredibly difficult to spot. This was such a special and memorable experience, and it wouldn’t have been possible without Charles’ expertise and dedication.
As for Jocky Tours, I must say their service is highly cost-effective and offers great value for money. The accommodations were well-chosen, and staying at Kibo Safari Camp for the last two nights was absolutely fantastic—it was the perfect way to end our trip.
That said, I do have one small recommendation for improvement. I would have appreciated receiving the driver’s contact information a few days prior to the safari. In our case, we only received Charles’ WhatsApp contact at 8 PM the night before our departure, which felt a bit last-minute. I had to call the company to request the information, and they shared it with me afterward. I hope the communication process can be more proactive in the future to make the experience even smoother.
In conclusion, this was a truly amazing safari experience, and I highly recommend Jocky Tours to anyone planning a trip to Kenya. And if you’re lucky enough to have Charles as your guide, you’re in for an exceptional adventure!
Email Lucy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A week full of everything we wanted and more
We had the best week with Jocky Tours! We went to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, each was very different from each other and offered so many beautiful sights. Our guide Dickson found us the big 5 and was always telling us about the animals and able to answer any questions we had, he made the trip a fun and always made sure we were ok! We stayed in tented accommodation as part of our safari and although we were hesitant about this, it was absolutely fine and we were able to hear the elephants in the night and woke up to being able to see them just outside of our camp! This is one of the best trips I have been on and we would highly recommend!
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Email AhmD kh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wow, a dream came true
We went on a safari with James Gichina, and it was a truly wonderful experience.
James was incredibly kind, patient, and always available whenever we needed something. He shared his deep knowledge about the animals and the parks, made us feel safe and comfortable the whole time, and went out of his way to make sure we were enjoying every moment.
There are a few small things that could be improved:-
1) at the tented camp - there was tow lizard on our tent, there’s a whole a bathroom that can insects gets in.
2)we ran out of water the last day
3) there’s no variety in food in the camps always the same.
Over all, Jocky is great choose and if you can pick your guide pick James Gichina
Email Esme | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joshua was professional, knowledgable and his enthusiasm for his work and the animals shined through
The food and accommodation was decent and comfortable and as expected for a budget safari. There was plenty of food at every meal and opportunities to buy snacks on the road. The schedule was well organised, with maximum time spent in the parks and reserves, timings were all very well communicated.
Our guide, Joshua, strove to give us the best experiences in animal sightings, we saw the big five in the first evening game drive!
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Email Javier B. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Profesional, everything you expect for a Safari
100% recomendable the 7days Safari with Jocky Tours, good price for a good experience. Although you have to pay attention on the itinerary they'll give you, everything was almost as they said and we expected, so professional with us.
Special mention to our guide, James Gichina, he made us to feel at home, always taking care about us and our experience, if we came back we will repeat with him, 100% recomendable!
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Email Olalla | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A nice experience but with an extra charge
Even we spend a wonderful time, and I will definitly repeat with them, when we arrives to Nairobi they inform us about an extra charge for the national parks, I think they could managed that better.
In the other hand, we did an amazing 7 days tour for a very good price. Our guide was James Gichina and he do his best to give you a memorable trip, he was wonderful.
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Email Lucas and Ashley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Alex Ngugi made our experience unforgettable
We'd first like to say that our guide, Alex Ngugi, was an absolute gem. He truly made our experience special. It's easy to see the passion he has for his work, not only prioritizing our interests over his plans, but also respectfully nudging us in the right direction not to miss something special.
We also appreciated the respect he showed the animals, always maintaining a respectful distance when necessary and never daring cutting them off like some others have. Alex was very skilled at anticipating where they would be, proving that such behaviour wasn't necessary.
Regarding the safari itself, we had a strong preference for the Maasai Mara. It has what seems like an endless stream of animals from crocodiles to lions to zebras. Unlike the Nakuru and Amboseli parks, they allow off-roading to some extent, which offers more opportunities to spot more species. We would personally recommending passing on those two and simply fully enjoy the Maasai Mara.
Nonetheless, Alex and Jocky Tours delivered a truly unforgettable experience.
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Email Alexis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Best Safari Experience I Ever Had
Book it now! Our Safari Tour with Brian from Jocky Tours was amazing. I am so glad I booked with them.
The first day we saw lions feasting on an Elon. Zebras and Giraffes grazing all through out the park. We also saw Elephants as well.
The second day was even better. It almost felt like I was in a National Geographic wildlife show. We spotted 4 out of the big 5 on both safari rides. The terrain and ecosystem was just beautiful. This tour was curated so well and I got exactly what I wanted from it.
It's important that I speak on Brian, our guide, services as well. He is someone I would recommend a million times. He made my friend and I feel so comfortable and became a great friend the first day. He's knowledgeable and personable. Took the time to speak to other guides to stay up to date on sightings in the park. There was WiFi available in the car and the jeep had a great sound system. He's really the best guy for the job. Ask for him when booking!
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Email Priyanka Beck | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An overall amazing experience.
Well curated and customised according to our group’s preferences. Our guide, Papa John was knowledgable, helpful and very sociable.
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Email Roxy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall good experience, but we were not informed about the additional fee before arrival
We had such a wonderful time on our first safari with James! He always managed to get us the best spots to see the animals and patiently explained every species in great detail — you can truly feel how much he knows and cares about wildlife. He’s also really funny and responsible, which made every ride both safe and enjoyable. My friends and I had so much fun, and even our carmates were lovely — the whole experience was unforgettable. I’ll definitely miss it (and James!) 💛