JOCKY TOURS TEAM
Jocky Tours and Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2002)
- Member Of:
- KATO, AMREF, KWS & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $135 to $1,800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
JP
Email Satoshi Ebuiuro | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Asenboli is the best!
Jocky Tours was recommended to me by a Japanese friend, and as a Japanese traveler, I would also highly recommend Jocky Tours\. In particular, my wife was very happy that our accommodation was arranged at a hotel rather than in a tent\. That alone made the experience worthwhile for us\. On the way there, we traveled along very bumpy roads and arrived at the hotel at around 2:00 p\.m\. At about 4:00 p\.m\., we went on a short safari drive\.
The safari from early the next morning was absolutely amazing\. The animals were very active and full of life in the morning, and we were able to witness many incredible scenes, including lions hunting\. Of course, we also saw the Big Five\.
It was truly a wonderful safari experience\. The magnificent scenery of the African savanna will remain one of the most unforgettable memories of my life\
Unfortunately, one disappointing point was that guests who joined the balloon safari seemed to be given priority\. On the third day, there was no sightseeing or safari activity, and we were taken to the hotel at around 3:30 p\.m\.
According to the original schedule, we had expected to continue the safari until the evening and arrive at the hotel later that night, so this change was quite disappointing\.
However, after I contacted Jocky Tours, they arranged a boat safari for us the following day as promised\. We were able to enjoy that experience, and overall, I was satisfied with how they responded\.
Email Catherine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari
Thank you to driver and guide Isaac for a wonderful experience. The tour was very good value for money and every location had something different to offer.
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Email Kirill | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A bang-for-the-buck safari
We traveled with Jocky Tours on a classic route: Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli. I spent a long time choosing the right company and must have sent around 15 inquiries to different agencies.Here is why I chose Jocky Tours. First of all, they gave me a transparent, upfront price right away. All the other companies initially quoted prices about twice as high, only to drop them to Jocky's level during the back-and-forth emails. Second, their communication was super fast, the price was incredibly fair, and they had tons of positive reviews.Our driver was PAPA JOHNS. Before the trip, I read many reviews saying that safari drivers are just drivers who simply chauffeur you around the parks. But our driver was a true guide. He shared detailed, fascinating facts about every single animal we encountered. Most importantly — I don't know how he did it — but we always had the absolute best viewing spots, even when the areas were crowded with other vehicles. On top of that, we were often the first to spot the animals, which allowed us to take incredible photos.He also helped us skip all the typical tourist traps, like the Maasai villages, Crescent Island, etc. Our guide filled us in on everything and saved us from wasting money on useless activities.Naturally, we saw the Big Five, the Little Five, and everything in between. In just a couple of days on safari, I saw more animals than I had in my entire life! We traveled during the peak migration season, so the wildlife was everywhere. Herbivores were grazing, predators were hunting, and because the grass was short, the visibility was perfect.Keep in mind: 90% of your safari's success depends on your guide, and 10% depends on the weather. You can't control the weather, but choosing the right company and guide is entirely up to you. Highly recommended!
BE
Email Hany | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was not the most talkative but he showed us everything that we needed to see
David was a really good tour operator. I recommend him
RU
Email Evgenii | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our seven-day safari in Kenya (Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli) went perfectly: we paid only
I want to share my impressions of a seven-day safari in Kenya organized by this company. The route included Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboseli. The organization was clear: we paid only the agreed amount in advance, with no additional payments during the safari. We stayed in good hotels. I would especially like to mention our driver-guide, Papa Jon — he worked conscientiously: he actively searched for animals, chose good spots for viewing and photography, shared information about the animals, the places and the daily life of the local people, and answered our questions. During the safari we managed to see and photograph elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, hyenas, lions, leopards, cheetahs, a rhino, hippos, crocodiles, jackals, monkeys, baboons and many birds. We also watched sunsets and sunrises and admired the scenery from high viewing points. The impression of African nature is excellent. The company worked at 100%, and I am happy with my choice.
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Email Wout | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Was good guide, good driver, I felt comfortable with David Mukami the complete tour.
It was a good tour, plenty driving though. We saw all the animals we hoped for and even more. I recommend the safari!
CR
Email Leo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Efficiency and customer tailor made tour
great one day tour to Nairobi National Park and then an amazing dinner at Carnivor. David and Dani picked up from Wilson Airport and we hit directly the park. Great logistic and both guide where awesome. totally recommend Jocky for your tailor made tour in Nairobi.
PT
Email Nuno Jesus | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari experience, very well organised, with a great guide and amazing wildlife.
I had a fantastic experience with Jocky Tours on this four-day safari. It was my first safari, so I honestly didn’t know what to expect, but the experience exceeded my expectations by far. We were very lucky with the wildlife we saw, including all of the Big Five, two leopards, a cheetah, hyenas, and even lion cubs. It was incredible to see so many different animals in just four days.
I was also lucky to be part of a great group, which made the experience even better.
A special mention to our guide, Joseph Kariuki, who made a real effort throughout the four days to give us the best possible experience. He was very attentive, knowledgeable and always focused on making sure we had a great time and the best opportunities to see the wildlife.
Everything was very well organised from start to finish, and I honestly have very little to complain about. If anything, after finishing the four days, I actually wished I had booked a longer safari! Since this was my first safari, I chose four days as an introduction, but next time I would definitely stay longer.
The only negative point was the card payment fee. I was charged an additional percentage for paying by card, and I don’t think this was made clear enough before the safari. If I had known about the extra charge in advance, I would have withdrawn cash and paid in US dollars instead. Considering the overall amount, the extra percentage was quite significant.
Apart from that, I had a fantastic experience and would happily recommend Jocky Tours. Four amazing days, a great group, an excellent guide, and wildlife that was far beyond what I expected. Definitely an experience I would repeat!
DE
Email Dejan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional
It was a amazing experience visiting the Maasai Mara 😃
All of my 3 guids are very very professional and trying everything to make Ur Safari a unforgettable journey.
Thanks
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Email Angelo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
Great tour! Our guide Raheem was really good and kind!