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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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Maciej | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Invested in client safari experience
The experience was amazing. Jocky personalized the itinerary according to our preferences and needs, including changes such as addition of one person.
Papa, our guide, was helpful, competent and knowledgeable. He always made sure to cater to our needs, so that we saw plenty of animals, including all of the Big 5 (including the elusive leopard 3x in one day!). It seemed that Papa is highly regarded amongst other guides, which allowed him to pinpoint where the various animals are dwelling based on other's chance meetings. He also made sure to position the car in ways that allowed us to observe and take pictures/videos from good points.
I would - and will - recommend Jocky Tours (and Papa especially) to my family and colleagues.
PL
Email Izabella | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful adventure
We had a great time, saw all the beautiful animals, the experience was unique and amazing. Our guide Papa was very helpful and made our trip interesting, I totally recommend! We will never forget this fantastic trip
Email Josh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing tour with the incredible Kikitu
We had the best 3 day tour with our guide Kikitu in the Masai Mara. We were picked up from the airport in Nairobi on day one, dropped off at Jocky Tours office to pay the final balance (bring cash to avoid a 3% card fee). Once the bill was settled we met our group and guides ready for a 6/7 hour drive to the Masai Mara. Once arriving we had lunch at Enkorok camp (which was great) and then went out for our first 3 hour drive in the park. On day 2, we had a full game drive all day and transferred back to our hotel in Nairobi on day 3 following a visit to the Masai village which was incredibly interesting. Kikitu was extremely knowledgeable about the Masai Mara and was able to use his vast knowledge of the park to tell us all about the animals. He made sure we were safe at all times and even when getting stuck in a huge pothole still having fun! We went in low season in November which was great as we weren’t following any others cars and therefore really felt like such an authentic adventure. A couple of highlights were giraffes walking incredibly close to the car, a lion taking a nap after a kill and spotting a leopard in a tree! Thank you kikitu for making our trip to the Masai Mara so memorable and we would highly recommend booking with him for an exciting and unforgettable experience!
Email Michael Langdon | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Diligent, efficient and experienced.
We just completed a 4 day safari around Masaai Mara and lake Nakuru and it was incredible!
The agency got everything spot on and were super efficient and diligent.
The safari itself was out of this world! One of the most magical things we have ever done.
The biggest bit of praise must go to our safari guide Richie. The man is a living legend and really made the experience exponentially better! He was knowledgable, easy going, professional and experienced.
The biggest compliment I can give Richie is that he’s an excellent driver. I felt safe in his care whilst driving at all times! Often when you travel abroad, the difference in driving makes you fear for your life, but Richie was calm and drove excellently throughout.
If I had to be pushed to find a fault is that he supports Chelsea FC, but then again, I guess someone has to! 🤣
Thank you so much Richie. You made our holiday even more amazing!
HU
Email András | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent operator, if someone wants to go on safari, definitely choose them!!!
I read a lot of comments before I chose the company I wanted to go on safari with. Based on the comments I chose Jocky tours and I don't regret it at all! In fact the tour was even better than I had imagined.
Johny Jackson was our driver and we cannot thank him enough. An excellent driver who loves animals and knows a lot about them and Kenya as well. During the safari it was an extra help that he could spot an animal from up to 1km away, like the cheetah, so we were the first to arrive and we could admire it from 2m away. This is an everlasting experience for me. Any request we had he always found a solution, we were really lucky to have him as our guide all along. The safari was well organised, the jeep comfortable, the accommodations excellent, especially the Manjaro camp. We also saw the Big 5 and the Ugly 5.
Thank you Jocky Tours and special thanks to you Johny Jackson!
HU
Email Ágnes | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, I deffiniatly recommend them!
We were on a 7 days safari tour. Our driver (Johny Jackson) was really kind and helpful! He’s a very good driver, he told us lot of information about the animals, and culture of Kenya. We saw all of the Big5 animals, in addition to the leopard 4 times, and we saw cheetas, elephants really really close with him!
The best park was Masai Mara and Nakuru. Amboseli was also good, but there was less animals, and they were really far away, because there is only one fix road! So you need a telescope for the good experience, that we didn’t have but fortunately Jhony has, so it wasn’t a big problem for us!
About the accommodation:
All accommodation was fine, but the absolutly best was Manjaro camp! The camp is awsome, also the employees! The food was delicous here.
It may seem expensive at first but it is absolutely worth the price.
We had an unforgettable experience!
Email Katherine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient and excellent!
The booking process was smooth and Jocky were quick to respond to any queries I had before departing. We were collected from our hotel by our driver and taken to the offices to pay, we were then picked up by our driver Francis. He is a truly wonderful guide - always on time, incredibly knowledgeable, positive and courteous. On our first two days in Masai Mara we were lucky to see the big 5, only made possible by Francis' expertise. He also organised the hot air balloon ride for us, a must do! Lake Nakuru and Amboseli also fantastic. All of the accomodations have been beautiful, really clean and food great. The tour is excellent value for money. A big thank you to Jockey for organising such a seamless and well-planner trip, and an even bigger thank you to Francis for making it so memorable!
Email Matt | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable and passionate about safaris
The whole process was great from start to finish. Our guide Francis was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife, local people and surrounding area and more than happy to answer any questions we had during our trip. Thanks to Francis' extensive experience we were lucky enough to see all of the big 5 during our second game drive.
The hotels were clean and had a luxury feel to them. The food was tasty with good variety. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive.
Email Leah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience with Kikitu
We had the best 3 day tour with kikitu in the Masai Mara. We were picked up from the airport in Nairobi on day one, ready for an evening game drive when we arrived 6 hours later. On day 2, we had a full game drive all day and transferred back to our hotel in Nairobi on day 3 following a visit to the Masai village which was incredibly interesting. Kikitu was extremely knowledgeable about the Masai Mara and was able to use his vast knowledge of the park to tell us all about the animals. He made sure we were safe at all times and even when getting stuck in a huge pothole still having fun! We went in low season in November which was great as we weren’t following any others cars and therefore really felt like such an authentic adventure. A couple of highlights were giraffes walking incredibly close to the car, a cheetah taking a nap after a kill and spotting a leopard in a tree! Thank you kikitu for making our trip to the Masai Mara so memorable and we would highly recommend booking with him for an exciting and unforgettable experience!
DE
Email Tobias Schäuble | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
James Gichina was an awesome tour guide <3 !
Unforgettable Masai Mara Safari with James Gichina
James Gichina was an outstanding tour guide, and our experience in Masai Mara was truly unforgettable. Thanks to his expertise and exceptional guiding skills, we had the rare opportunity to see the Big 5—lions, rhinos, cheetahs, leopards, and elephants—up close, along with so many other incredible animals.
James’s knowledge of the wildlife and the Masai Mara ecosystem was impressive, and his clear and engaging explanations enriched every moment. He tailored the experience perfectly to our wishes, ensuring we felt heard and completely taken care of. The off-road adventure was absolutely breathtaking, offering moments we will cherish forever.
What stood out the most was how seamless and effortless the entire experience felt. James handled every detail, allowing us to relax, enjoy the stunning scenery, and simply marvel at the wonders of the Mara.
If you’re planning a safari and want a guide who is professional, knowledgeable, and passionate, James Gichina is the one. He made our dream safari come true, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly!
Thank you, James, for an awe-inspiring journey we’ll never forget! ❤️🦁