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
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Carla | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Julius was awesome.
My daughter and my cousins were very pleased with the tour and our tour guide. We were able to see the big five on our second day of the tour and were elated. Our tour guide Julius was the best.
HK
Email Hung | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good experience
The overall value and wildlife viewing experience met expectations, making for a solid and dependable Amboseli safari
IN
Email Shwetha | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jocky's strength is in their Safari and Guides!
Our overall Kenya Safari experience was a huge treat. The wildlife, the stories, the history, the people, culture all a hit.
A big shoutout to our Safari Guide Andrew/ Kamao! What a storyteller! While the safaris were rewarding intself the stories brought to life scientific facts, local lores, histories and myths. Kamao clearly loves the Safari and is not dropping a chance to keep the adventure at an all time high for his guests. A total fun person with a natural gift to connect to people.
Some areas which we felt could use improvements are accomodation, variety in local food, a better sense of organisation and transperancy.
Accomodation in Mara was very basic, could definitely be better in terms of food and hygiene. Naivasha too,they could consider options as there are many stays with better facilities.
Also as a tour company keeping guests posted on what to expect in terms of weather, what to pack, providing stay options,better communication and organisation can help Jocky up their services.
HK
Email Joe Zhou | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
good experience worth coming
Did not see the crossing though, however the guides are trying their best to find animals.
CH
Email Agnes | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Andrew Kamau was a very thoughtful and funny guide for our group, he did his best.
I had a very good time with the group during these 2 days Safari. The car and the driver (Andrew Kamau) were both very good and I saw basically everything I expected from a Safari. Andrew is a very experienced, funny and caring person, I would definitely suggest to take a safari with him.
CN
Email Erika C | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Worth the price and a good memory in first Africa trip
We were upset when there was no brochure sent after the reservation confirmation. However it turned out a good one-week safari trip. First of all I like the efforts they help us arrange the routine while we want to go Hell’s Gate for a walk instead of watching the rhinos. And the traffic was tough and took longer time than I was expected, but washroom, lunch hours were secure. James was the driver and guide, I think he tried best to let us see the big5 such as lions and elephants both in masai and Amboseli while not disturbing those animals too much like some of the drivers kept turning on the engine when animals was so close. It will be more than better if the staff could prepare a brochure with more detailed schedule and locations - actually I cannot well remember some of the specific names of locations or animals.
Straight forward and clear
Special shout-out to Moses, who helped me book the whole trip — fast responses and great value for money!
The only thing I would have hoped for was a clearer itinerary throughout the trip. Information about the following day, including the starting time and schedule, was often only announced the night before when we were being dropped off at the hotel, which honestly felt a little uncomfortable and uncertain.
Especially when it came to the safaris, things sometimes seemed to end quite randomly, which made me wonder whether the schedule was really the best setup — for example, entering the park after 9:30 a.m., leaving before dawn, or doing game drives during the hottest hours of the day when even the zebras seemed to be hiding!
That said, I would definitely recommend this trip to my friends. It was such a lovely experience, and we saw everything we could have dreamed of! A special thanks as well to our reliable guide, James, who always made sure we were okay and well taken care of throughout the trip.
Email Rob | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent budget option
Great choice for solo travellers on a budget. Had an amazing time on the 6 day tour, due to the great itinerary and incredibly friendly staff. However, due to it being the low budget one must be prepared for basic food and accomodation. there is also a lot of travel time to and from hotels pickup up other guests. Curio shops at pit stops quote outlandish prices, something id wish they discouraged. As long as one is aware and manages expectations then would recommend jockey tours.
CA
Email BingBing | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized safari with an outstanding guide, Francis, who made the experience unforgettable.
Review
I booked the 4-day Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru safari. Overall, the tour was well organized and communication through WhatsApp was easy. The only issue was the first-day pickup. I was told to be ready at 7:15 a.m. but waited in the hotel lobby until 8:00 a.m.
The highlight of my trip was our guide Francis in Masai Mara. A great guide makes all the difference on safari. He knew exactly where to find the animals, how to position the vehicle for the best views and photos, and always made sure everyone had a chance to see and take pictures. Thanks to Francis, I had one of the most unforgettable wildlife experiences of my life.
The last two days had a different guide, and the experience was not as good. However, the tour company handled the vehicle changes between different groups very smoothly. Overall, I would recommend this company, and if possible, ask for Francis as your guide.
Excellent Safari Experience with Friendly and Professional Team
We had a wonderful experience with Jocky Tours and Safaris. The communication was clear and prompt from the beginning, and everything was well organized.