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Jocky Tours and Safaris
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- 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:
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KE
- Price Range:
- $135 to $1,800 ppper person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Mariana Silva | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari and amazing guide
Me and my boyfriend had an amazing 6-day safari experience.
Stanley, the guide, has an incredible knowledge of the parks and the animals, and his ability to spot wildlife was impressive. He was also very patient and always took the time to explain what we were seeing and answer all our questions. Thanks to him, we were able to see an incredible variety of animals, including the Big Five, and experience some truly unforgettable moments.
The safari itself was very well organised, and the communication throughout the trip was good. The only less positive aspect for us was the accommodation in the camps. They were quite basic, although still perfectly acceptable considering the nature of the trip and the overall experience.
Overall, we had an incredible safari and would definitely recommend it. If you have the chance to have Stanley as your guide, you will be in very good hands. He really made a difference to our experience!
Reliable, well-organized and responsive, with smooth coordination and a great overall experience.
Jockey Tours & Travels was a reliable and well-organized tour operator that made our trip smooth and stress-free, with timely coordination, a comfortable vehicle, a knowledgeable and professional driver-guide, and good attention to the overall itinerary. The team was responsive before and during the trip, and the arrangements were handled efficiently without unnecessary hassle. What stood out most was the consistency in service and the feeling that everything was being managed properly in the background, allowing us to simply enjoy the experience. Overall, Jockey offered a dependable, comfortable, and well-coordinated travel experience that I would happily recommend.
Email Hong | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, dedicated, knowledgeable.
The tour was amazing. I don’t think it would have been the same without the knowledge and skill of our guide, David Mnyama. He knows every nook and cranny of the natural reserves that we visited. We managed to see everything in our list and took incredible photos in close quarters. I’d highly recommend Jocky Tours.
Email Nick | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a fantastic time on the tour
We had a fantastic time on the tour and came away with some unforgettable memories. A big part of what made the experience so special was our guide, David Mnyama. His knowledge of the reserves was impressive, and he seemed to know exactly where to go and where to look.
We were able to see everything we had hoped for and got some amazing photos, including some incredible close-up sightings. It was clear that David’s experience and knowledge made a real difference throughout the trip.
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Email Tanishq Shah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari
Had an amazing 7-day safari with Papa John covering Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli. He was an excellent driver and guide—professional, patient, knowledgeable, and always made sure we were comfortable and safe. His knowledge of wildlife and ability to spot and position us for great sightings made the safari even more special. Highly recommend Papa John for an unforgettable Kenya safari!
JP
Email IBUKI | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Raheem Mwema
Thank you for an amazing trip! We had such a wonderful time. I’d love to come back again someday!
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Email Jessica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Albert was attentive of our excitement and did his best to make sure we got the best views!
Thank you very much to Albert and Jocky Tours for making this a trip of our lifetime! We loved our 6 day tour, it was informative, inspiring and well organised. We were picked up from the airport and dropped off back at our hotel at the end of the trip. We were well taken care off my Albert and Jocky would highly recommend everyone to book with them!
JP
Email Yuzuka | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are good at finding animals papa John’s and Dennis
They are very knowledgeable in animals., 8 days safari was amazing I really recommend jockey tours for an amazing safari experience was good for the team we really enjoyed plus meeting my Japanese friends on board was an epic experience,Papa John’s and Dennis very brilliant tour guides,
JP
Email Momoko | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip with Dennis kome and papa johns
Amazing safari organized by jockey tours, safari of 8 days, first and formost i will like to congratulate my guide dennis kome for driving us to maasai mara for 3 nights and the fourth day Papa johns come thru for part of nakuru and naivasha and amboseli, I don’t have words to say the coordination was out of this word, thanks alot jockey tours and kindly maintain the two incredible guide dennis and Papa john they made the safari memorable and incredible
JP
Email Yutaro Tsuji | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Papa John’s truly an amazing guide
An Amazing 7-Day Experience in Kenya!
We had an absolutely wonderful 7-day experience in Kenya.
Our itinerary was:
Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nakuru → Naivasha → Hell’s Gate → Amboseli → Nairobi
There were two things that especially impressed us about this tour.
① He always helped us find the best angles for animals and scenery.
Papa John would communicate with other operators by phone and also carefully observe the surroundings himself to find out where animals were or where they might pass through. Thanks to this, we were able to see many different kinds of animals and take amazing photos from great angles.
It felt like he was always thinking about how to give us the best possible experience, rather than simply following a fixed route.
② He repeatedly and clearly explained the schedule for the next day and throughout the trip.
Papa John always made sure to tell us the meeting time for the next day clearly and repeatedly. This made it very easy for us to plan our days, and we could enjoy the trip without worrying about being late or missing anything.
Papa John also had a very positive attitude. He would say “Good!” about almost everything, including price negotiations and the scenery. As someone who tends to be a little more negative, I found his optimistic personality really fun and refreshing!
He also has a great deal of knowledge about the animals, and whenever we asked questions, he was happy to explain them to us.
He was also very honest when giving us advice about the places we visited, such as whether it was better to explore on foot or by bicycle. We felt that he gave us his genuine opinion rather than simply recommending something because it was part of the tour.
Thanks to Papa John, we had an incredible experience in Kenya and made many wonderful memories.
If we ever come back to Kenya someday, we would definitely love to travel with Papa John again.
Thank you so much, Papa John! Asante sana! 🇰🇪❤️
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