20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Move over Nicholas Cage! The real National Treasure is here.
Jon M. is an absolute gem and is in the running for National Treasure of Uganda. He made us feel at home, because as he explained, we were. Jon shared his culture and experience with us, was knowledgeable about all of the many animals we saw in addition to the big 5, and knows Uganda like the back of his hand. 10/10, would Safari with Jon again and will be recommending him to both my family and friends.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bucket List Annihilator
Our group of 4 spent a week in Uganda with Jon. I cannot write enough good things about our experience! When you begin researching to plan a safari, Uganda is not one of the countries that is promoted by search engines or blogs. But I’m here to tell you that not considering Uganda for safari would be a mistake. It FAR exceeded any expectations; and we even had a prior personal recommendation! The parks, wildlife, food, and people were an absolute must for anyone who wants to experience the richness of East African safari! The gorilla trekking is an adventure of a lifetime, but Uganda has so much more to offer. From Murchison Fall’s and Queen Elizabeth National Park to the Chimpanzee trekking and amazing cultural/community experience near Kibale, you can’t help but fall in love with all Uganda has to offer!
All of these things factor into an unforgettable experience. However, Jon M. was the key that absolutely made the trip extra special. He made us feel welcome and at home. Jon is knowledgeable about Uganda, the wildlife, and all aspects of the safari. He was dedicated to making our trip the best it could possibly be, and took into consideration our preferences and goals for the trip. Safari By Jon provided a 10/10 experience that I will be strongly recommending to friends, family, and anyone else who want to go on safari. Jon became the 5th member of our group!
Thank you Jon!
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience - very well organised
My partner and I have recently returned from a fantastic 12 day safari across the Serengeti, Masai Mara, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater.
The whole experience was organised by Nico at The Destination Consultants and we could truly not be happier with the service and organistaion we received.
Nico met us at the airport in Nairobi after an 8 hour flight from the UK, he quickly transported us to the hotel we stayed in Nairobi whilst explaining how the safari experience would proceed which was a really great start and put our mind at ease.
We then flew to the Masai Mara where our tour guide (Isaac) met us, he was brilliant and really listened to our needs and adapted the tours to meet them, we were lucky enough to witness a cheetah hunting and this was largely down to Isaac's commitment and tenacity once receiving some information. We were lucky enough to be able to spend an evening watching the sunset sharing a beer with Isaac and it was a real pleasure!
We then travelled to the Kenya/Tanzania border and met our Tanzania guide (Jackson) and again it was a real pleasure. We had a small delay with paperwork upon entrance to the Serengeti and although frustrating Jackson did all he could to speed up the process. Jackson was extremely knowledgeable and tried his absolute most to find the animals we wanted to see. He was extremely careful with the animals and provided an all round great experience for us.
We finished our holiday with a week in Zanzibar at the Tulia hotel which was once again absolutely amazing and all organised by The Destination Consultants. Both the hotel and organisation were 5/5 and we would also recommend booking everything through the agency.
We would highly recommend Nico and the team, it was a fantastic experience, we felt informed and involved throughout and overall really well organised.
Matt & Cindy
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond expectations for a budget priced tour!
Chose an 8 day (Maasai Mara, Naivasha, Nakuru, Amboselli) budget tour in a 4x4 jeep. First time on safari so wasn't sure what to expect.
Jocky, specifically our guides, Moses and Francis, exceeded all my expectations. Pre-tour communications were informative and responsive. The deposit was easy to do. Pick up from our hotel was on time, and they had us on our way after a quick stop at their office for balance of payment.
The first lodging, a tented camp, was basic but clean and comfortable. The following accommodations got better with each stop and ended in a very nice resort that was well above what I expected. No shortage of food at any time; sufficient variety and all tasty (except the boxed lunches which could use some variety). The itinerary provided enough variety (i.e. different ecosystems) to avoid being repetitive or boring, as well as providing sufficient rest time (i.e. not all 6:30 am starts). It was also completed smoothly, on time, and to plan aside from incidents outside of their control (i.e. traffic congestion, power outages, flooding in park, etc).
The best thing was our guides who were professional but fun and friendly. They clearly communicated each day's plan, knowledgeably and happily answered questions about animals, cultures, history, etc., got us into prime viewing/picture taking positions, smoothly managed transfers of persons joining or leaving the tour, worked hard to overcome unexpected issues (i.e. traffic), and accommodated additional requests where possible (i.e. purchasing SIM card, ATM stops, arranging for PCR test, etc).
In general, a very positive experience, money well spent, and zero hesitation on recommending Jocky Tours!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
he kept us charmed up and showed us the best places ...........best experience
I will recommend their services , I experiences good services and support from a marvelous team
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service with great staff
Two friends & I went on an 8 day safari with Jocky Tours. The office staff were prompt & efficient with great communication before & after booking the tour. The food and accommodations were high quality at every stop. Our guides were excellent. Very friendly
& highly knowledgeable about the parks & all of the animals. They went out of their way to ensure that we had a great experience. Highly recommended.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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Rushed through