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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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Abhishek Tiwari | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
We did a 7-day safari covering Samburu, Nakuru, and the Masai Mara, and John was our guide throughout the trip. He gave us an exceptional experience that we will remember for a lifetime.
We saw several animals right after entering Samburu, and John was incredibly patient and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure we had the best possible experience. This was our first safari, and we saw an incredible variety of wildlife in Samburu. Having John as our guide meant that we are now completely hooked on safaris for life!
Next, we visited Nakuru, which was a completely different experience. Once again, John knew precisely where to go to find the best animal sightings. He was extremely knowledgeable about the park and its wildlife, and it was clear that he knew the terrain very well.
Finally, we arrived in the Masai Mara, where we spent three nights and went on several very long safari drives. John delivered again, and we were fortunate enough to witness a migration crossing. We also discovered a few lions ourselves, which was fantastic!
John seemed to know all the other guides, understood the terrain extremely well, and was constantly listening to the radio for leads on interesting sightings. He always seemed to know where to go next to find something memorable. He never rushed us and never thought twice about driving long distances if it meant getting us to a great sighting.
Beyond wildlife, John was also very knowledgeable and passionate about the local culture and traditions. Hours of driving went by effortlessly as we chatted about all sorts of topics. He was not just a great guide, but also wonderful company throughout the seven days.
All in all, this was our first safari experience, and it was an intense and unforgettable one. We are now hooked for life and have developed a completely new appreciation for Kenya, its wildlife, people, and culture.
The central character in this story was John, who made an already incredible experience so much better. We feel very lucky to have had him as our guide.
For Samburu and Nakuru, we stayed at Sopa Lodges, which were exceptional experiences as well.
Jocky Tours is also a great company. Moses was our contact throughout the booking process, and he was extremely responsive and helpful. He provided quick and transparent information, replied promptly to all our emails, and patiently answered all of our questions. We felt well informed throughout the planning process.
They also gave us the best rates, and the itinerary and driver they provided were very good as well. The only small issue was that we were asked to pay an additional 5% to cover card fees, which we had not been told about in advance.
However, this did not take away from the overall experience, and we would highly recommend Jocky Tours. We would happily give them five stars.
Email Hong | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, dedicated, knowledgeable.
The tour was amazing. I don’t think it would have been the same without the knowledge and skill of our guide, David Mnyama. He knows every nook and cranny of the natural reserves that we visited. We managed to see everything in our list and took incredible photos in close quarters. I’d highly recommend Jocky Tours.
Email Nick | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a fantastic time on the tour
We had a fantastic time on the tour and came away with some unforgettable memories. A big part of what made the experience so special was our guide, David Mnyama. His knowledge of the reserves was impressive, and he seemed to know exactly where to go and where to look.
We were able to see everything we had hoped for and got some amazing photos, including some incredible close-up sightings. It was clear that David’s experience and knowledge made a real difference throughout the trip.
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Email Tanishq Shah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari
Had an amazing 7-day safari with Papa John covering Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli. He was an excellent driver and guide—professional, patient, knowledgeable, and always made sure we were comfortable and safe. His knowledge of wildlife and ability to spot and position us for great sightings made the safari even more special. Highly recommend Papa John for an unforgettable Kenya safari!
JP
Email IBUKI | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Raheem Mwema
Thank you for an amazing trip! We had such a wonderful time. I’d love to come back again someday!
SG
Email Jessica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Albert was attentive of our excitement and did his best to make sure we got the best views!
Thank you very much to Albert and Jocky Tours for making this a trip of our lifetime! We loved our 6 day tour, it was informative, inspiring and well organised. We were picked up from the airport and dropped off back at our hotel at the end of the trip. We were well taken care off my Albert and Jocky would highly recommend everyone to book with them!
JP
Email Yuzuka | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are good at finding animals papa John’s and Dennis
They are very knowledgeable in animals., 8 days safari was amazing I really recommend jockey tours for an amazing safari experience was good for the team we really enjoyed plus meeting my Japanese friends on board was an epic experience,Papa John’s and Dennis very brilliant tour guides,
JP
Email Momoko | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip with Dennis kome and papa johns
Amazing safari organized by jockey tours, safari of 8 days, first and formost i will like to congratulate my guide dennis kome for driving us to maasai mara for 3 nights and the fourth day Papa johns come thru for part of nakuru and naivasha and amboseli, I don’t have words to say the coordination was out of this word, thanks alot jockey tours and kindly maintain the two incredible guide dennis and Papa john they made the safari memorable and incredible
JP
Email Yutaro Tsuji | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Papa John’s truly an amazing guide
An Amazing 7-Day Experience in Kenya!
We had an absolutely wonderful 7-day experience in Kenya.
Our itinerary was:
Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nakuru → Naivasha → Hell’s Gate → Amboseli → Nairobi
There were two things that especially impressed us about this tour.
① He always helped us find the best angles for animals and scenery.
Papa John would communicate with other operators by phone and also carefully observe the surroundings himself to find out where animals were or where they might pass through. Thanks to this, we were able to see many different kinds of animals and take amazing photos from great angles.
It felt like he was always thinking about how to give us the best possible experience, rather than simply following a fixed route.
② He repeatedly and clearly explained the schedule for the next day and throughout the trip.
Papa John always made sure to tell us the meeting time for the next day clearly and repeatedly. This made it very easy for us to plan our days, and we could enjoy the trip without worrying about being late or missing anything.
Papa John also had a very positive attitude. He would say “Good!” about almost everything, including price negotiations and the scenery. As someone who tends to be a little more negative, I found his optimistic personality really fun and refreshing!
He also has a great deal of knowledge about the animals, and whenever we asked questions, he was happy to explain them to us.
He was also very honest when giving us advice about the places we visited, such as whether it was better to explore on foot or by bicycle. We felt that he gave us his genuine opinion rather than simply recommending something because it was part of the tour.
Thanks to Papa John, we had an incredible experience in Kenya and made many wonderful memories.
If we ever come back to Kenya someday, we would definitely love to travel with Papa John again.
Thank you so much, Papa John! Asante sana! 🇰🇪❤️
JP
Email Akari matsumura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Papa John’s brilliant guide on board
In the Masai Mara, I felt as if I was in a wild, open-air zoo. We were able to get so close to the animals that we could almost feel their breathing. At Lake Nakuru, the large number of flamingos was especially impressive. At Lake Naivasha, we enjoyed a boat ride and were able to get close to a group of hippos. Seeing them calmly staying together made me feel very happy and peaceful.Papa John’s the best
Hell’s Gate reminded me of scenes from The Lion King, and it was wonderful to walk through such beautiful nature. In Amboseli, we saw a large herd of around 30 elephants, and I was very happy to see a super tusker as well.
Our guide, Papa Jones, was excellent. He listened to our requests as much as possible, took us to a supermarket, and kindly responded to our requests to see both the sunrise and sunset. He also parked the safari vehicle in great spots so that we could see the animals clearly. Overall, it was a very satisfying and unforgettable safari tour.