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4.9/5

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Ramya   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2026 Reviewed: Sep 21, 2026

Email Ramya  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The best safari guide!
5/5

Overall, I really enjoyed my experience with Jocky Tours and Safaris.

Booking: I booked with Jocky Tours only two weeks before my planned safari, and they were very responsive and accommodating. They answered all of my questions via WhatsApp within three to four days, and I was able to pay a deposit to secure my trip easily. Communication was a bit limited in the period immediately before the trip, which initially concerned me, but they ensured that all logistics and details were taken care of before departure.

Accommodations: I stayed at Jambo Mara, a mid-range accommodation option that was perfect for the trip. My guide helped me check in and out and coordinated my lunches with the lodge, which made everything very smooth. The lodge itself was clean, safe, and surrounded by beautiful scenery. Beverages other than bottled water were not included, but this was communicated clearly beforehand. After long days on safari, the hot shower and large, comfortable bed were exactly what I needed. The food was good overall, though it left a little to be desired at times. My favorite part was the live cooking station, especially the omelets, noodles, and pasta dishes.

Guide: The most important part: the safari guide. I had John Walter, also known as “John of the Jungle,” and I would 1000% recommend requesting him if possible. He was charming, funny, knowledgeable, and extremely kind.

During our first afternoon game drive, we saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, and multiple female lions-all within the first three hours. On our second day, he asked what we most wanted to see and managed to help us find nearly all of it. He made a real effort to introduce us to new animals rather than repeatedly stopping at species we had already seen.

John was truly a 5/5 guide, and I feel very fortunate to have had him for this experience.

Harun   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2026 Reviewed: Sep 20, 2026

Email Harun  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Very good
5/5

the service was very good out lodge was awesome and the driver who took us for the game driver was excellent he showed us all the big 5 in one day and full fill all our demands

Valentina Tescari   –  
Italy IT
Visited: September 2026 Reviewed: Sep 20, 2026

Email Valentina Tescari  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

James Gichina
5/5

James Gichina is fantastic. James Gichina was able to let us see all the big five. It was amazing!!!

Marta Pezzotta   –  
Italy IT
Visited: September 2026 Reviewed: Sep 20, 2026

Email Marta Pezzotta  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

FANTASTIC
5/5

James Jichina is fantastic!! We saw all of the big 5 in Masai Mara. The travel agent is amazing! I suggest him for this experience, his professionalism is invaluable.

Lorenzo Calori   –  
Italy IT
Visited: September 2026 Reviewed: Sep 20, 2026

Email Lorenzo Calori  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

James Gichina
5/5

James is fantastic !! We saw all of the big 5 in Masai Mara. The travel agent is amazing! Everything was excellent: accommodation, food… I suggest to everyone to travel with James Gichina as your guide: he knows every place where you can see also the rarest of the big 5!

Yin Zhang   –  
China CN
Visited: September 2026 Reviewed: Sep 20, 2026

Email Yin Zhang  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Very responsible and friendly
5/5

I really enjoy this safari experience, saw lots of animals like lions zebras…would be a very memorable experience. Our tour guide James is very nice person and professional. Highly recommended!

Wang   –  
China CN
Visited: September 2026 Reviewed: Sep 20, 2026

Email Wang  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Very good experience
5/5

James is a very good tour guide, we really enjoy the tour.

Hasan ali   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2026 Reviewed: Sep 20, 2026

Email Hasan ali  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

THE BEST SAFARI TOUR OPERATORS!
5/5

This has been the best experience of my life and I am so glad I chose Jocky Tours. We had Geeman as our tour guide and he was the best. He showed us every single animal, knew all the spots, he updated us every step of the way and told us some great facts about the animals. He made the experience amazing. He drove so well, not bumpy or dangerous. He also arranged for me and my wife to sit with each other especially. Great tour guide and honestly worth every single penny

Juliana   –  
Portugal PT
Visited: September 2026 Reviewed: Sep 20, 2026

Email Juliana  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

An incredible experience with our guide, John Walker
5/5

Everything went well with Jocky Tours. I contacted them directly by email to make the booking, and they were always clear with all the information.
As for the safari, everything went to plan. Our guide John Walker really enhanced the experience. He was always very talkative, good-humoured and full of energy. He knew exactly how the animals would behave.
We went for the budget option, so we stayed in low-budget camps. Even so, they were all in very good condition and very clean. The only downside was the time wasted picking people up and dropping them off at the camps, but as it was a budget experience and we were sharing a car, there’s no way round that. I highly recommend the agency and, above all, the guide John Walker.

Ricardo   –  
Argentina AR
Visited: September 2026 Reviewed: Sep 19, 2026

Email Ricardo  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

It met expectations.
5/5

Thank you for ensuring customer satisfaction and allowing us to enjoy the safari; the service is highly recommended. I visited with family and friends, and I believe they will be getting in touch as well. Our guide, David, was very friendly and knowledgeable; he made the stay more pleasant and enjoyable, playing a key role in the group's positive experience. Accommodation and meals were provided without a hitch and met all expectations.

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