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:
- $50 to $200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
JP
Email Kang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with the best Guide Joseph!
Joseph is definitely the best guide! Thanks to him and Jocky tours, we had a great time in Kenya for our honey moon.
We saw all the amazing animals we wanted to see. Joseph always seized the best timing and the perfect spot to let us see the wild animals.
Also thanks to Hellen, she supported us timely and gave us the information before we booked the tour. She was the reason we chose Jocky tours, let us felt assured that we can have a memorable and great experience, which we indeed had.
Thank you Jocky tours, we would definitely recommend you to our family and friends!!!!
NZ
Email Grant Maslowski | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Much room for improvement
Hi,
I did a group tour with Jocky Tours and Safaris: 7 Days Masai mara/Nakuru/Naivasha/Amboseli. This was my first ever safari, and I followed this with another safari in Tanzania and a Mt Kenya hike with a third company. This safari I rated 3/5 stars, the Tanzania safari 2/5 stars and the Mt Kenya hike 5/5 stars, and I’ll tell you why. Firstly the pickup was 40 minutes late and the excuse was an obvious lie - said to be a car crash but there were alternative routes and the route that was said to have had a car crash had no signs of one (we went this way after he picked me up). This wasted time and waiting around unfortunately was the main theme for this safari - very frustrating. Other team members were often staying at different accommodation and we spent much time just driving between accommodation on dreadful “roads” that had been washed out by recent flooding but also waiting on others to join the vehicle over and over! For example, waiting for nearly an hour outside the Masai Mara gate for one person to join the rest of us. This person was also waiting at his accommodation (under instruction) while we were all waiting for him! Such stupidity of logistics that could so easily be avoided. And we could have driven into the park and looked at the wildlife while we waited for him there and he could have joined us by getting a lift in another company vehicle but no! What really grinded my gears is that the best times of the day for viewing wildlife in action, and in the best light for just viewing and for photography are early in the day and late in the day, and these times and opportunities were repeatedly wasted. I thought perhaps this company was just a bad egg, but the safari in Tanzania was worse - mainly because of the guide who talked bullshit answers when he didn’t know the answers - I happen to be an ecologist who has worked in multiple countries so I often knew more than he did and when he didn’t know what he was talking about. The guide on Mt Kenya said he didn’t know the answers to my questions sometimes and I respected this honesty. Big cats were the priority by far but some people really want to see other wildlife too like elephants, giraffes and birds. We spent a lot of time driving past magnificent wildlife just to watch lions sleeping. My recommendations to Meru Slopes unless you want people to choose other companies like I wish I had: don’t waste peoples time and take advantage of being on safari during the early hours from dawn and then again in the last few hours of daylight. The middle of the day is terrible for wildlife action and photography. Ask people what animals they want to see rather than assuming lions are #1 for everyone. Choose guides that are local (driving a 4WD isn’t that hard, and the Masai people should be employed as the Masai Mara was their land) and perhaps also with relevant degrees in ecology for example - although the local Masai already have a culture of knowledge regarding the wildlife there. This tour has such potential and variety. Until these changes are made I recommend trying a different company or paying more for a private safari.
Cheers,
Grant
Email Johanna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic!! Our guide Fidel made the trip simply great!
We did a 3 day masai mara tour with budget tented camp. Super smooth pickup from Nairobi, fantastic food and great to share the jeep with others. Our safari was simply amazing thanks to Fidel our guide who was super lovely and knowledgeable. We saw so many animals and had lovely lunch on savanah. Thank you!
Email Paul herron | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above and beyond
Dennis was our tour guide and an excellent one at that, he was very knowledgeable about all the animals on the safari, The safari was mind blowing... Seen a cheetah on the hunt and kill, found a leopard with a kill up the tree he was in. Seen loads of prides of lion's including one with the end of a feed. With Dennis in charge we managed to see all the big 5..highly recommended
Email Janiella | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very organized, and reliable!
We had the best time with Jocky Tours doing the 4-day Masai Mara + Lake Nakuru Safari. From the beginning, they were very good at communication. They picked us up from our accommodation, and let us keep our luggage in their office. Our tour guide/driver named Peter was amazing! He was our driver for 4 days, and he did his best to show us the Big 5 animals, and we did! He was also very knowledgeable and knew many things about the animals and Masai Mara. Our trip was very smooth and easy because of Peter. The accommodation for the budget option wasn't too bad as well. We stayed in a glamping style tent for the first 2 nights, and in a hotel for the third night. All the accommodation had everything you needed. Throughout the 4 days, they also fed us really well with buffet style meals with good food options. At the end of the 4 day trip, we also got dropped off to our accommodation with all our luggage that was left in their office. Everything was really organized so well! We highly recommend booking with Jocky Tours, and if you're lucky, you will have Peter as your guide!
Email Erin Blythe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible 4 day safari in the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru national park
We had an incredible 4 day safari in the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Parks. We saw all of the big 5, among many other amazing animals, thanks to our guide Peter. Peter was an expert at knowing where to find the animals on the reserve, getting us as close to them as possible and providing us with the best experience. Everything was very well organised and timely, we had a truly unforgettable trip.
Email Elinor | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The experience of a lifetime - absolutely amazing and a real privilege!
I travelled as a solo woman and joined a group of others. Everyone was really friendly and welcoming and I felt completely safe at all times with Papa (our driver) looking out for us. We saw things I could never have imagined and couldn't believe I was so lucky!! Papa was brilliant at getting us close to the action and in prime spot for photos. I couldn't imagine a trip anywhere else being better - we visited Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru, both of which were incredible! It was organised really well with pick ups and drop offs, all of the accommodation and food was great, and I thought it was worth every penny by the end of the first day, let alone the following three! I can't recommend Jocky Tours and Papa highly enough - look no further for the ideal safari adventure!
CA
Email Trista | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Funny, knowledgable, good driver!
We did a 6 day safari with Peter. Saw everything we wanted to, he was really knowledgeable about the animals and we were super satisfied with the experience! Peter kept us updated on the plans every day which I really appreciated. Trip of a lifetime.
CA
Email Jonathan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent at locating animals
Our experience with Peter as our guide has been great! He's very knowledgeable and knows the best spots for viewing animals and finding the big 5.
ES
Email Laura and Martin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator provided an unforgettable experience, with exceptional service and a knowledgeable
Fidel has been an outstanding driver for our safari. Not only is he kind, polite, and fun, but he's also highly organized and incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife.
- We saw all the animals in Masai Mara except for rhinos, which are quite rare. Fidel brought us so close to lions and cheetahs, and even a leopard and her cub, which we saw from less than one meter away. His deep understanding of animal behavior allowed us to witness incredible moments, like a leopard and her cub crossing right in front of us—a truly life-changing experience.
- He also prepared a wonderful picnic for us, making sure we had everything we needed and more at all time. Truly a 5-star experience.
This was my second time in a Masai Mara safari and having such a passionate and thoughtful driver made all the difference.
Thanks, Fidel for this great experience, we’re extremely grateful - we’ll recommend you to all our friends!