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
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Three Days in the Masai Mara: A Memory We Will Treasure for a Lifetime
We have just finished an incredible three-day safari in the Masai Mara, and without a doubt, it has been one of the most unforgettable experiences of our lives.
My wife, my son, and I were absolutely thrilled with every aspect of the trip. The safari exceeded all our expectations: we saw an astonishing number of animals—far more than we ever imagined—and experienced moments that we will cherish forever. Every single day was filled with excitement and breathtaking encounters with wildlife.
The accommodation chosen for us, Mara Sopa Lodge, was also outstanding. Set in a beautiful location, it was comfortable, welcoming, and the perfect place to relax after each exciting day on safari.
However, the true highlight of this experience—the element that made it genuinely exceptional—was our guide and driver, Eric.
Eric is an extraordinary person. He is an exceptionally skilled driver, always careful and safe throughout the journey, constantly smiling, professional, attentive, and incredibly dedicated. His outstanding knowledge of the wildlife and the park allowed us to witness amazing scenes and discover spectacular places. He never wasted a single minute, was always perfectly punctual, and somehow always seemed to arrive at the best spots before everyone else. He worked tirelessly to make sure we had the best safari experience possible.
Beyond his professionalism, Eric has remarkable human qualities. He is warm, friendly, and naturally empathetic. He created a wonderful atmosphere among the seven people who shared this adventure with us, making the experience even more enjoyable and memorable for everyone.
We wholeheartedly recommend Jocky Tours to anyone looking for a perfectly organized safari in Kenya. And above all, our deepest thanks go to Eric. His passion, expertise, kindness, and enthusiasm transformed an amazing holiday into a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will never forget.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Eric. You made our African dream even more beautiful.
CA
Email BingBing | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized safari with an outstanding guide, Francis, who made the experience unforgettable.
Review
I booked the 4-day Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru safari. Overall, the tour was well organized and communication through WhatsApp was easy. The only issue was the first-day pickup. I was told to be ready at 7:15 a.m. but waited in the hotel lobby until 8:00 a.m.
The highlight of my trip was our guide Francis in Masai Mara. A great guide makes all the difference on safari. He knew exactly where to find the animals, how to position the vehicle for the best views and photos, and always made sure everyone had a chance to see and take pictures. Thanks to Francis, I had one of the most unforgettable wildlife experiences of my life.
The last two days had a different guide, and the experience was not as good. However, the tour company handled the vehicle changes between different groups very smoothly. Overall, I would recommend this company, and if possible, ask for Francis as your guide.
RO
Email Petrut | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent value private safari — patient expert guide and unforgettable sightings
From the very first email, communication with Jocky Tours was clear, prompt and patient — they answered all our questions before booking and made the whole process reassuring. On the ground, the service was excellent: our guide James was professional, endlessly patient and incredibly skilled at finding wildlife, and Enkorok Mara Camp was comfortable with great food and warm, welcoming staff. In terms of reliability, everything went exactly as promised — the private vehicle, the itinerary and the arrangements were all spot on, with no surprises. The tour itself was unforgettable: over four days James found us lions several times, a leopard feeding on its prey up in a tree, a cheetah, a black rhino and all the other classic Mara animals. For a fully private safari, the value for money was outstanding. We would book with Jocky Tours again without hesitation and highly recommend them — especially guide James.
3-Days safari at Masai Mara
It was an amazing experience, first time to go so a Safari trip and heard alot of good things about Jocky Tours thats why they were my first selection.
They were very cooperative and smooth even grunted us a night at our first cap selection that was fully booked before we confirmed the booking.
CN
Email Wuxiaoxiao | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
humor solid dutiful and insightful. That’s my impression
This trip is amazing. Jockey tours are countable and reliable thank you for my guide papa John
NL
Email Stijn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic safari!
We did a six-day tour with our guide, John Walter, and we were very happy with him! John was very relaxed and always made sure everyone felt comfortable and was doing okay. He drove safely, knew a lot about the animals and the surrounding areas, enjoyed having a joke with us, and was always kind and thoughtful.
Our tour included three nights in the Masai Mara, one night at Lake Nakuru, and one night at Lake Naivasha. We really enjoyed the variety in scenery and the different animals we saw at each location.
Thank you to Jocky Tours, and especially to our guide John Walter, for a wonderful experience!
For a future trip, we would appreciate receiving a more detailed itinerary from Jocky Tours in advance. Apart from that, we have no further feedback and thoroughly enjoyed our safari!
NL
Email Winnie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 6 day tour!
We did a tour with John Walter and we're very happy with him! Drives savely, know a lot about the animals and surroundings, likes a joke, is very kind and thoughtful. We did a 6 day tour trough the Masai Mara (3 nights) Lake Nakuru (1 night) and Lake Naivasha (1night) and really loved the change in scenery and types of animals! Thank you Jocky and our guid John Walter!
A more detailed planning in advance by Jocky tours would be great for the next time. Other than that we don't have any feedback.
Email AJ | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value for money!
This is great value for money. Stay was comfortable and well planned. The food was good with decent options despite of us being vegetarians. Everyone was so respectful and friendly. Icing on the cake was our guide John. He excelled in every department, gave us the best stops in safari, and made us laugh throughout the tour. Highly recommend!
Jackson went above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience for us.
Great value for the price! They responded to all of our questions quickly and kindly, accommodated every request we had, and our guide was fantastic. We saw all of the Big Five in just one day! We couldn’t have asked for a better safari experience. Highly recommended!
KR
Email Son | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fast and accurate travel agency
Even though it was just a one-day tour of Maasai Mara, the guide did their absolute best during the game drive, allowing us to see the "Big Five" and the wildebeest migration—it was truly fantastic. Thanks to their excellent driving skills and the brief, informative explanations about the animals, the entire trip was comfortable and enjoyable.
