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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Reviews
Email Beatrice | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, informative, kind, respectful, wanted us to have the best experience
3 days in Masai Mara with Jocky Tours was excellent. Our guide Joseph was incredible - he was timely, organized, and drove us around expertly telling us all about the reserve, animals, and Kenya overall. He definitely wanted us to have the best experience. The admin team was very responsive and this was a very smooth experience for a weekend adventure!
DE
Email Canan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Stunning
We had an absolutely amazing safari experience with Africa Jocky Tours & Safaris and especially with our guide Francis. We have already done two safaris before, but this one was by far the best experience we have ever had.
From the very beginning, everything during the safari itself was perfectly organized and we felt safe, comfortable and truly welcomed throughout the entire trip. What made this safari so special was definitely Francis. You can immediately feel how passionate he is about nature and wildlife. His knowledge about the animals, the environment and the national parks was honestly incredible. He answered every single question we had with so much patience and enthusiasm and taught us so many interesting things during the tour.
Francis always went above and beyond to give us the best possible experience. He put in 110% effort every single day to help us spot the animals we dreamed of seeing and to make every moment unforgettable. Thanks to him, we saw so many beautiful animals and had countless magical moments during the safari. You could really tell that this is not “just a job” for him — he genuinely loves what he does and truly cares about giving his guests the best experience possible.
The landscapes, the wildlife, the atmosphere and the overall organization during the safari were simply perfect. Every detail on the tour itself was well planned and we always felt taken care of. All the staff we met during the safari itself were very kind and welcoming.
The only unfortunate part of the experience was the interaction with one woman at the office in Nairobi before the safari started. We had clearly agreed on a specific price beforehand via messages and email. At first, however, she tried to charge us a different price until we showed her the email confirmation with the previously agreed amount. Only after we insisted and showed the written confirmation was the correct agreed price accepted. During this interaction, she appeared visibly annoyed and the communication unfortunately did not feel very friendly or welcoming.
In addition, a different exchange rate than the official bank exchange rate was used for the payment, which resulted in us paying slightly more in the end. Financially it was not a major difference, but the handling of the situation did not feel completely transparent or professional to us.
Despite this experience at the Nairobi office, the safari itself was truly outstanding and Francis made this trip unforgettable for us. Because of him, this was still an incredible experience overall and one we would absolutely recommend to others visiting Kenya.
A huge thank you again to Francis for making this trip so special for us. We are extremely grateful and would choose this safari experience again anytime.
Definitely a 5-star safari experience thanks to Francis and the amazing time we had in nature!
IT
Email Debby | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
SPECTACULAR - the safari was splendid, all thanks to FARU (nickname of our guide, Francis)
They were super helpful and punctual.
First day was mostly travel, but FRANCIS managed to make the most of every second left and we saw lions, a cheetah, gazelles and much more. Fancis shared with us details about the animals, the herds, distinctive characteristics of the species. He is a living encyclopedia.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - ESPECIALLY WITH FRANCIS AS A GUIDE
FR
Email François | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Everything was absolutely amazing. Francis coordinated everything like a chief, as he knows exactly where to go to find the best sights. He went definitely further than his job to make us happy, and for that, I am truly grateful. Thank you so much Francis!
Communication, reliability, value for money, and the tour itself were all absolutely perfect.
Only minus I had to mention (and I am sorry it acts as a "stain" to this review) is the very rude lady we had to deal with at the Jocky Tours office before starting the tour.
She 1) clearly pretended she never received any deposit while she definitely did, so that if you don't have proof in hand that you paid it, well you'll have to pay a second time, 2) pretends she does not know that we had agreed on a deal for the price, so that again, if you don't have any written proof you are screwed, 3) as she was pissed that we had a lower price than she seemingly would have liked, tried to round up the forex rate to make us pay more. When we would show her the real forex rate on google, her only answer was "my forex is the forex"..... I was not aware that Jocky Tours knew the forex rates better than Bloomberg ;) Instead of a customer-facing position, a cow-milking activity would probably be a more suitable profession for this lady!
Apart from this wrong start, an absolutely wonderful experience for sure!
Reply from Jocky Tours and Safaris
Posted on May 16, 2026Thank you so much for taking your your time to share your experience with us. We are truly grateful that you chose Jocky Tours for your trip, and we are very happy to hear that you had an amazing experience overall.
We also sincerely appreciate your comments regarding communication,reliability,value of money and the tour itself. Your feedback means a lot to us.
Regarding the concerned raised at the office before the tour, we would like to clarify that the reason we requested proof of payment was because the deposit was unfortunately not reflecting on our side. We completely understand how frustrating that situation may have felt, but the request was only meant to help us verify the transaction correctly
In regard to the currency conversion, the exchange rate we were using was based on the current local market rate available to us at the moment, which may have differed slightly from the online rate you were checking.
Lastly, we sincerely apologize if our communication came across as rude or unpleasant in any way. That was never our intention. We always aim to assist our guest professionally and respectfully, and I am sorry if the interaction did not feel that way to you.
Thank you once again for your honest feedback
NL
Email Elena | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
That was the best experience
Our guide and driver was Richard.
He spoke fluent Russian, even though he has never been to Russia. He could answer every question we had.
He knew all kinds of birds and animals and was able to spot them from a very long distance.
Richard was very patient with all our quirks and problems. He would patiently stop the car as many times as we wanted — for the toilet, coffee, souvenirs, an ATM, or a pharmacy. He even managed to find toilets for us inside the national parks.
He helped me organize a walking tour in Amboseli.
When I forgot my phone in the car, he drove back at night to return it to me.
He is an excellent driver — fast, but always safe.
Richard is the best guide, and I highly recommend him!
RU
Email Peter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience in Kenya
We had an unforgettable safari experience in Kenya! The drivers were extremely professional, friendly, and always happy to answer any questions about the animals, nature, and local culture. Their communication and knowledge made the trip even more enjoyable.
The vehicles were always clean, comfortable, and in excellent technical condition. We were lucky enough to see the Big Five and many other amazing animals during the safari. Highly recommend this organizer for a smooth and well-organized adventure!
CN
Email Fish | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 7‑Day Kenya Safari with Jockey Tours & Guide Evans
I’ve just finished a wonderful 7‑day Kenya safari with Jockey Tours, guided by Evans. The whole trip was well‑arranged and smooth. Evans is professional, knowledgeable about wildlife and local culture, and very observant, helping us spot many amazing animals. He was friendly and attentive throughout the journey. Highly recommend this tour! One small suggestion: it would be even better if the guide could make fewer phone calls during sightseeing.
CO
Email Maria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
The safari started by the booking which was clear and simple, I used the offer I received to ask for my visa.
The general organization was perfect every section of the itinerary was handled by our guide (Francis ) no need to worry for anything. He knew very well the place and took us to see all the animals the big 5 and others , he was respectful and organized.
In terms of hotels I got the mid range and I definitely recommend their was amazing food, room and service (sopa loge massai Mara and Naivasha , Nakuro loge hotel )
Price/ quality in my case was really worth it, only to take into consideration may is the rainy season so in the afternoon you have frequent rain.
RS
Email Dobrivoje Matić | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Francis was awesome tour guide. I think i wouldn’t be able to choose better one. We saw everything!
Everything was well organised and what is most important, without hidden costs. We visited 4 national parks in seven days, saw big 5 and lot more than that, and enjoyed every second. I highly recommend everyone to have this trip at least once in a lifetime. Can’t wait to come one day with kids!
FR
Email Rachel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable 3-day Masai Mara safari with outstanding service and an exceptional guide
We were looking to book a three-day safari in the Masai Mara and, after some research, came across Jocky Tour. From the start, communication was quick, clear, and very smooth. They helped us organize the entire trip, including transport from Nairobi, a guide, and a very comfortable two-night stay.
On the first day, we were able to go on a game drive shortly after arriving in the Masai Mara. The second day was a full-day safari, which was an incredible experience. On the third day, we visited a Maasai village before heading back to Nairobi.
Our guide, Kennedy, was extremely kind, highly knowledgeable about the animals, and shared a lot of interesting information about the wildlife in the Masai Mara. He went above and beyond to help us spot the Big Five and always made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of.
Overall, everything was perfect. Thank you to Jocky Tour and to Kennedy for such an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend them!
