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
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Elisabetta | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator Is preciseamd organized
The safari Easy very exciting, an authentic Adventure, seeing those places and the animals that live thereup close. We had a problem with a companionwho wasn't feeling well, and we were helped by the driver, Robert Kiambati, Who was very helpful and attentive.
Email Marco | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A truly wonderful safari with Laurence – professional, patient and genuinely caring
We were incredibly lucky to have Laurence as one of our guides in the Maasai Mara, and he made our experience just as special.
From the very beginning, Laurence stood out for his calm, professional and reassuring approach. He is extremely patient and never makes you feel rushed – whether you are trying to get the perfect photo, asking questions, or simply enjoying the moment in silence while watching the animals.
His knowledge of wildlife and the park is excellent, and what we really appreciated was the way he explains things in a clear and simple but very interesting way. You can tell he has deep experience in the Mara and a real understanding of animal behaviour, not just where to find them.
Laurence is also a very careful and respectful driver. He clearly puts the wellbeing of the animals first and always positions the vehicle thoughtfully, giving everyone enough time and space to fully enjoy each sighting.
On a personal level, he is extremely nice, gentle and easy to talk to. His patience, kindness and positive attitude created a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere throughout the drives. It felt like being guided by someone who truly cares about your experience, not just doing a job.
If you are looking for a guide who is:
highly professional,
genuinely patient,
respectful of nature and guests,
and simply a very nice person to spend your safari with,
Laurence is an excellent choice.
He helped make our Maasai Mara experience smooth, enjoyable and memorable, and I would happily recommend him to anyone looking for a high-quality, stress-free and meaningful safari experience.
Email Nakeita Frater | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient and communicated well, ensuring our trip ran smoothly
I joined a fantastic safari in the Mara with David Mukami as my guide. He was attentive and knowledgeable, happily sharing fascinating facts about the animals we saw and always willing to answer questions.
David had an excellent connection with other safari guides and coordinated with them to ensure I was able to see as much wildlife as possible, including some incredible live action such as a cheetah hunt and lions and lionesses enjoying a meal. We also saw chubby hippos and snappy crocodiles, among many other animals.
David’s cheerful and funny nature made the long safari light-hearted and very enjoyable.
The tour operator David works for was also efficient and communicated well, ensuring our trip ran smoothly from the initial booking in London to being on site at the wonderful Jambo Mara Lodge. Everything was well thought out, from the catering at our accommodation—which was absolutely delicious—to the tasty packed lunches provided for our days out in the wild.
I would highly recommend David and his team for future safari tours.
DK
Email David and Maxi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best days of our lives!
Absolutely amazing and best tour! We Got to see so many animals at Maasai Mara! We slept in tents in the first two night while we were there, and there was not much to it, but we were out driving all day and basically just slept and ate there, so it didn’t really matter that much - but if you are more into luxury, I would pick another tour, because it is just really simple, but the beds were clean and a toilet and shower in the tent. The last night we slept in the hotel, and that was a really nice and clean experience, and the standard was just better here. We had Dickson as our driver and he was just amazing and very kind, so immediately we felt very safe. He answered all questions we had, and had so much knowledge about the animals. I can highly recommend Dickson as your tour guide!
FR
Email Olivier | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very nice guide for great time
We booked a 3 day tour from Nairobi to Masai Mara. Everything was well organized and went as planned. Robert is a good driver and the safari was exceptional.He is very good at his job: we saw the "big 5" in one day and particularly a leopard, lions and cheetas from very close, and many elephants, hippos, and many more. Overall we had an amazing time.
CZ
Email Tomáš | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari trip
As the title says, it’s been a really great experience.
We have had really good and easy-going guides Joshua and his intern Alvin.
He was proactive in explaining about the wildlife and also about Kenyan culture. He was always kind and helpful with anything.
About the trip itself:
Maasai Mara was the best part of the whole package. Honestly, we recommend to prolong the stay in Maasai Mara by one day - because it’s just stunning. We’ve seen all the animals from the so-called “big five” in unique situations and plenty other animals.
Rest of the trip was also nice, it had different vibes than Maasai Mara, so it was not seeing the same all over again.
One little negative of the trip overall in Kenya is whenever you pass by any tourist shop or locals, they try to sell you whatever they have, often in a very pushy way. First few days it was ok, but later on it became really annoying. Also, from our point of view, the souvenirs were quite expensive.
If you are still deciding about this trip - your answer should be yes! It was absolutely worth it and we would recommend it to anyone!
Tomáš, Lukáš and Adams
Email Ishwar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing! Every penny well spent on this provider, always cared for and left extremely happy!
The tour review: we got very lucky with our driver Jose, he was simply amazing. The kindest and most knowledgeable man we met on this entire trip. For the whole 5 days of driving us around and taking us into the Masai Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha, he was always smiling, always showing us new things and he knew a lot about the history, animals, tips and tricks and he was funny! The tour was very well organised, from our tented accommodation to our two hotel stays, we didn’t have to worry about a thing, we were taken care of start to finish. Jose is very very experienced and on the game drives he knew exactly where we were in the park at all times, he was always in communication with other drivers and where they spotted animals, and he was also very clever in his ability to predict where animals will be in the 10 minutes based off their behaviour, which allowed us to see all of the Big 5, spot black rhinos and even the very very rare leopard within a few meters of the vehicle. We watched a cheetah hunt down prey, and I was able to take the most magnificent pictures. If I could rate this tour more than 5 stars I would. Also speaking to other tour groups and tourists, we had paid less than everyone, had more benefits like a boat ride in Naivasha paid for, and we were blessed with the luck of seeing animals lots of people missed out on (this partly testament to Jose’s expertise!)
Extras: We got picked up from the airport and dropped off at the airport at no extra cost. At every stage, I could reach out via WhatsApp and someone replied very usefully. Everyone speaks great English, everyone was SO friendly and accommodating, loved Kenya so much!
FR
Email Fawaz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
The safari was really great.
Johny is an amazing tour guide.
CA
Email Linda | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jocky Tours Safari.... amazing!!
We just completed a 7 day tour of Masai Mara, Nakuru, Lake Navaisha and Amboseli. Let me begin by telling you how prompt and accommodating Jocky Tours were. From beginning to end, they answered all my questions (and there were alot!) They were accommodating to my requests and logistical arrangements that needed to be made. This is a well organized tour company.
The safari itself was amazing....Kenya will always hold a special place in my heart! The parks were exquisite and we loved all the experiences. We requested upgraded accommodations and these seriously exceeded our expectations The places we stayed were luxurious and the food was amazing.
We were travelling with others who were staying in budget accommodations and we felt a bit guilty every time we were dropped off....once even to a live sax player in the lobby! 🤣🤣🤣
Lastly, a huge shout out to our driver and tour guide Joseph. He told us his his father was a guide and he grew up in the passenger seat with his father. He knew all the back trails and was so knowledgeable about the parks and the animals. He had a wide network of colleagues that he communicated with and we were able to locate the big 5 in the first 2 days. He was able to spot animals so quickly, then maneuver the truck to give us the best view. I think the most exciting was when a mama lion and her 4 cubs jumped out of the bushes and entertained us for 30 minutes!
This was an epic adventure. Trust Jocky tours...they won't let you down!
DE
Email Niklas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a awesome time with Samuel . He has a good expertise and was always willing to help !
Everything was well organized and went without any problems . The communication was also very fast .