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Ratinder Jhaj   –  
India IN
Visited: June 2024 Reviewed: Jun 27, 2024

Email Ratinder Jhaj  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Wonderful and well organised tour operators
5/5

We booked our 6 days Kenya Safari Safari with Jocky tours based on reviews on SafariBookings.com and they turned out to be as good as the reviews. ‘We were picked up on time from our hotel. Papa’ John, our tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and took pains to make sure we had a great Safari. We spotted the big five, and lots of zebras, giraffes as well as flamingos. All our needs were taken well care of. So a big thanks to John. Mr Emanuel at Hemingway house at Amboseli Sopa Lodge regaled us with the adventures of Ernest Hemingway.
Only one suggestion for Jocky tours- a small box of a snack and a juice would have been nice on day one at the time of starting our safari since we were picked up at 7.30 am, too early to have had our breakfast that day.

Garima Goel   –  
India IN
Visited: June 2024 Reviewed: Jun 27, 2024

Email Garima Goel  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Could not have asked for a better Safari experience!!!
5/5

After a lot of research we finally decided to have our Safari experience with Jockey Tours, and I must say we enjoyed every bit of it. Our guide cum driver John (Papas as he told his nickname to be) made an extra effort to make this experience even more joyful. He was proactive and had information about a lot which added to our Safari experience. Few of the videos we could capture and attached for reference will show his enthusiasm.
We only communicated with Jockey tours through emails but they took care of everything from keeping us hydrated to making the trip a memorable one for us. The accomodation provided by them were all great and they really managed us well at Mara where they upgraded us to SOPA lodge when two rooms were not available for us at our pre booked lodge.
All in all it was great travelling with Jockey tours..
P.S.: This is especially for people reading the reviews try booking in either one of the lodges’ within the Park or one of the SOPA properties. And for the shopping freaks though the bargaining can be taxing buying from the locals is better than from anywhere…

Keisuke   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: June 2024 Reviewed: Jun 27, 2024

Email Keisuke  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great tour with Francis
5/5

Great stay at Kino safari camp in Amboseli.
We had 3 days amboseli tour and we had more than we expected.

Our guide Francis was a really nice guy with great energy and he was really friendly.

The lodge we stayed was very luxurious with helpful and amazing staffs. The food there and the service there was great as well.

During the game drive, our guide answered to all questions we had and did their best so we can have the best views of the wild animals and the great Kilimanjaro.

We payed 700usd each. May Not be the cheapest but I'd say it was worth coming to Kenya.

Rav Mavi   –  
Canada CA
Visited: June 2024 Reviewed: Jun 26, 2024

Email Rav Mavi

Great tour with John Mwangi
5/5

We recently enjoyed a 6 day safari in Kenya in June 2024, guided by the incredible John Mwangi. His extensive knowledge of the local wildlife and ecosystems was truly impressive. John’s ability to spot animals from a distance and his detailed explanations made every encounter fascinating and educational.
He was always attentive to our needs, ensuring we were comfortable and tailoring the experience to our interests.

His expert driving made us feel secure throughout the journey, even on the roughest terrains.

Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better guide. We highly recommend John to anyone looking for an unforgettable and enriching safari experience. Thank you, John, for making our trip so special!"

Joffy Cyriac   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: June 2023 Reviewed: Jun 26, 2024

Email Joffy Cyriac  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great experience with Jocky and Joshua
5/5

We went on a 4 day safari in Lake Naivasha, Hells Gate and Masai Mara

From the start to the beginning we had a super good experience with Jocky tours
The commutation was really good

Joshua is a wonderful driver and a great guide. He was very friendly, polite and knowledgeable and shared with us plenty of stories.
He took us on amazing game drives. We especially remember having a very rare and exciting sighting of a leopard with its kill

We stayed in nice hotels, the food was great and all the staff were very friendly

We look forward to going on a safari with Joshua again !

Mia   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2024 Reviewed: Jun 25, 2024

Email Mia  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great Tour with Johnny
5/5

I recently booked a 3 day safari excursion with Jocky Tours and had an amazing time! I'm used to staying at the Four Seasons but i'm so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone and stayed at Lechanda Camp with Jocky Tours. As a person who has a deep fear of bugs, I had ZERO problems with my tent or the camp really for that matter and didn't leave with a single bug bite as I feared staying in the jungle. It was 3 of us in our tent and it had a toilet, with shower and hot water so all your basic necessities. The beds were comfy and had soft blankets. Our tour guide Johnny was very knowledgable of the animals and a great guide! We enjoyed our tours but on the last day we decided we wanted to head back to nairobi a little early around 6am instead of doing another game drive and he was very flexible and accommodating. Also communication prior to our arrival was very quick and responsive, Hellen was great as well! If you're looking for a great budget camp, I recommend going with Jocky Tours. We also booked a hot air balloon ride through the camp and it was great! There is a bonfire area that they can set up for you at night and I recommend bringing s'mores stuff!

Bronislava   –  
Slovakia SK
Visited: June 2024 Reviewed: Jun 25, 2024

Email Bronislava  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great experience
5/5

Very nice Safari trip, staff at the camp very kind and helpful, communication with was smooth and we got all the necessary information. We had a great driver and managed to see desired species of animals. Highly recommended!

Sarah   –  
Slovakia SK
Visited: June 2024 Reviewed: Jun 24, 2024

Email Sarah  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing experience
5/5

Our trip was amazing, Kevin is the best driver on earth, Helen was very helpful and communicative and staff in our camp was very helpful and friendly. Many thanks!!❤️

Vicky   –  
China CN
Visited: June 2024 Reviewed: Jun 23, 2024

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Great travel experience,I have a very memorable memory in Kenya
5/5

Bought a local phone card at the airport, and there is Internet on the road, including the prairies, only a few places without Internet. The travel experience was very good, upgraded to a jeep, four people travel except for two carpools with four people we know. Tour guide Francis is super nice and feels like Captain Tour guide! People on the road have car problems and actively help, actively look for animals in the grassland we are always the first to find animals. The hotel has also been upgraded and the accommodation is very good, I think it is much better than what I have stayed in the UK and Europe. The food is also good, the fruit pipe is enough, watermelon and papaya are very sweet. All in all, this experience is so good, a little reluctant to leave. I will choose this travel agency again next time.

Benjamin   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: June 2024 Reviewed: Jun 23, 2024

Email Benjamin  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Meticulous, thoughtful, giving us the perfect experience
5/5

First of all, I must pay a compliment to our guide, Francis. He is sunny and cheerful, and knows many interesting local stories and animal knowledge. He is eager to explain all kinds of knowledge to us and solve life problems for us (help us with communication, medical problems). He also helped us find all the animals we were interested in and helped us take some amazing photos

Accommodation: We had many memorable nights and the accommodation was very, very good, belonging to the local luxury hotel class. Our room is clean, bright, spacious and comfortable. The staff was impeccable and very friendly.

Diet: Most of the diet is a buffet that allows us to choose from a wide variety of vegetables and meat products. The cuisine is very diverse, combining the styles of different countries.

The overall trip was surprisingly comfortable and satisfying. Recommend everyone to play!

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