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:
- $135 to $1,800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email M & Z | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Don't Hesitate to Book with Jocky Tours & Safari and Ask for Francis!
We just got back from an incredible safari with Jocky Tours, and a huge part of what made it so special was our driver/guide, Francis. I can't recommend him highly enough.
From the very start, Francis was professional and considerate — he was only a few minutes later than our agreed pickup time and was genuinely apologetic about it, even though we hadn't been waiting long at all. That set the tone for the whole trip. He's friendly, personable, and just easy to like. Each morning he clearly laid out the day's itinerary and what to expect, and in the jeep he did a fantastic job getting our whole group (this was a group tour) chatting and bonding with each other.
A quick note on the driving: Francis drives fast and can be a little aggressive behind the wheel, but this seems to be pretty standard for Nairobi traffic, and he never once made us feel unsafe. He was also great about logistics — planning in regular stops for washroom breaks, snacks, and ATM access, and always being clear about exactly when we'd be back on the road.
Francis's knowledge was a huge highlight. He pointed out interesting facts about the places we passed through and happily answered every question we threw at him, no matter how random, never once seeming annoyed. On our second day, he suggested adjusting our schedule to start earlier so we could try to catch predators out hunting — it was a brilliant call. We ended up seeing the Big Five, plus a cheetah, and it was clear that Francis's experience (he told us he's got almost 16 years under his belt), his radio communication with other guides, and his own sharp instincts made all the difference. He also seems very well respected by the other rangers and drivers — we kept finding ourselves near the front of the queue to see the lions, the leopard, and the cheetah, which says a lot about how well-liked and trusted he is among his peers.
One moment that really stood out: on day three, some of us went up in a hot air balloon and ended up returning to the group later than planned (we got a bit carried away watching more animals on the drive back — honestly, our fault, since we'd been warned we were running late while queuing to see another leopard). Francis didn't show a hint of irritation toward us about it, even though I suspect he had some words for the drivers who were supposed to get us back on time. It said a lot about his professionalism and his ability to just roll with things and make them work.
Even on the last day, when our group split — some heading to Amboseli, others of us finishing up — Francis made sure a driver was arranged to take us to our hotels at no extra charge (we tipped that driver ourselves), and he personally introduced us to make sure we felt taken care of.
All in all, Francis made this trip informative, fun, and genuinely memorable, and I'd seek him out by name for any future safari in Kenya.
As for Jocky Tours more broadly: communication throughout the booking process was excellent — responsive to emails, clear on costs, accommodation options, and the itinerary. Payment in person at the office was quick and easy, and my credit card was accepted without issue (just note there's a surcharge for card payments, while cash has none). If the rest of their guides are anywhere near Francis's level, you really can't go wrong booking with them.
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Email Sandra | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical Amboseli
Joshua went above and beyond to show us animals and nature in Amboseli national park. He is super knowledgeable and loves sharing background information for all animals encounterd. Joshua is an excellent driver, patient and considerate of his guests and a fantastic animal spotted. He has spotted herds of elephants moving to the water early so we had 1:1 encounters from up close bringing us in the best viewing position . Highly recommended.
Email Moe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Adventure Across the Mara driver kikitu
Jocky Tours and Safaris gave us an amazing adventure in the Maasai Mara. Our driver and guide, Kikitu, was friendly, experienced, and very knowledgeable about wildlife and nature.
Thanks to his expertise, we enjoyed incredible animal sightings and unforgettable moments. Seeing the Great Migration made the experience even more spectacular.
Excellent service, smooth communication, and great value for money. I highly recommend Jocky Tours and Safaris, especially Kikitu, for an unforgettable African adventure.
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Email Heja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
The overall was very great. We didn’t attend the park on the first day. We went to the park only on second day. We saw all the animals there. The driver ( David Mukami) was fantastic in his navigation. He was the best guide and driver.
The camp was very hospitable although the lunch boxes can be improved. Meals and breakfast need improvement.
The prices also reasonable.
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Email SUPU | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Reliable staff especial thanks @ David Mukami for taking us around an excellent Masai Mara tour. Really appreciate your knowledge and experience with wild life and habitate
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Email Rawand Mahmood | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was perfect, except for the food!
Very respectful staff from the office and also the lodge. David Mukami was our driver, very chill guy and easygoing. He was precise with his timing and drives safely. He knew the park very well and managed to get us to the points that mattered to see the animals. 5 ⭐️
Lucia and Lucy at Sancali lodge were very friendly, always smiling! Loved their vibe.
The only thing that I didn’t like was the food. I know they can do better and have better options. The chicken was really bad! The beef was not well cooked.
I would suggest taking care of the bed mattress. It seemed a bit old and hurt my back.
Otherwise, I would definitely book again with them.
Great experiences
We had a great time on our five day safari in Kenya. Pickup in Nairobi was easy and quick. Our driver and guide Alex was a safe and reliable driver and was very knowledgeable about the animals we saw and always made sure we could see the animals as well as possible. We were very lucky to see all of the big five during our trip! We learned so much from Alex and had a great time with him all five days ️
I would highly recommend using Jocky tours for a safari trip in Kenya :)
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Email Arne Retterholt | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
This experience was amazing. They picked us up when they said they would and dropped us off at the airport. Alex was a very good guide. He can tell you everything you want to know about the animals. A very nice, happy and funny man.
His driving was emasculate. Efficient and fast, but never dangerous. We felt very secure the whole time. There was once almost an incident because of another driver, but Alex handled it masterfully. Took his time to check that everything and everyone was okay afterwards.
The safari was really good and we got to see all the animals we were looking to see. Everyone at every camp/hotel was welcoming and everything was really professional.
All in all a perfect experience. We would recommend Jockey Tours & Safaris to everyone and would especially recommend Alex.
Email Will | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great private safari
We had a wonderful private safari with our tour guide, Albert. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife, trees, plants, and Kenya. The tour took us to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru, where collectively we saw 30-40 species of animals and birds, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, elefants, hippos, rhinos, crocodiles, etc. Albert was very patient and made sure it was a truly private and customized experience.
The chosen accommodations - in particular Enkorak Mara Camp at Maasai Mara - were excellent. Sarova Woodlands at Lake Naruku was very nice, my only complaint being there were a few bus loads of loud children on a school trip, but this is out of control of the tour operator.
Informative, efficient and good customer service.
This tour has been absolutely amazing!! Our tour guide Alex have really taken care of us and show us how beautiful Kenya is. In Masai Mara we saw all kinds of animals including lions, leopards, cheetah, elefants, zebras, giraffes and much more! During our trip we also saw rhinos, hippos and crocodiles! The boat trip in Lake Narwasha was beautiful and so much fun, we came really close to the hippos!!
The camp and the hotel we stayed in were very good, the food was great and it was all an amazing experience:)