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 Pradeep P | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience of a lifetime!
Went on a 6 day budget safari to Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboselli. Had a great time. The driver James Gachina was very knowledgeable and made extra effort to make us see all the animals.
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Email Parisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable
I recently went on a trip to Kenya with a safari covering Masai Mara, Naivasha, and Nakuru. The experience was made exceptionally memorable by our tour guide, Robi. We initially started with a different group, but after two days in Masai Mara, we switched to Robi for the remainder of our journey.
Robi was simply amazing! His patience and dedication in showing us the beautiful Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha were unparalleled. He was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly kind, smiley, and friendly throughout the trip. Robi’s passion for his work and his warm personality made the experience truly special.
Even though we didn’t initially book with this company, the switch to Robi was the best thing that could have happened. Everything with him was perfect, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Thank you, Robi, for making our trip unforgettable!
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Email Cai | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
The safari tour was well planned and organized. As for the cost of the tour package which included accomodation and meals it was reasonable and provided good value for money. The driver/ tour guide - Kikitu provided exceptional service, excellent driving skills and he even shared his knowledge about the area and wildlife to us.And he made sure that we were able to see various animals in their natural habitat. Overall, it was such an amazing and enjoyable experience. I highly recommend this tour agency specially Kikitu as a driver and tour guide
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Email Nicolas A | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service, professional driver, memorable experience
Did a 5-day budget safari with Robin as our driver - he is very professional and friendly, always making sure we are safe and having a good time. During the tour he is flexible if you want to see specific animals or places and goes out of the way to make sure you have a memorable experience. 100% recommended!
As far as the tour itself, we got picked up from the hotel at the time we were indicated, went to the office to make the remaining payments and then took off to Masai Mara. We paid the remaining of the tour in cash (USD) which I would recommend to avoid any exchange rate charge. We slept the first 2 nights in luxury tents where food is provided. All tents have private bathrooms with hot water and comfy beds. These tents have guards that look after any animal that might be around the area. The remaining 2 nights were in hotels that also have private bathrooms and comfy beds. All food was provided - overall very tasty but can be a bit repetitive and restricted in the options you might have. Buying a few snacks along the way will be enough.
Moneywise, there are no hidden fees (all food, park fees, etc. is included). We spent some money in snacks and tips that are always appreciated. We did go to the optional Masai Village tour that is an extra 20 usd per person which I would recommend to learn about their culture and daily life.
By taking the budget tour you will have all your basic needs fully covered and in a comfortable way, which I would recommend if you are looking for some adventure. I would 100% recommend this trip.
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Email JIANG | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wasting time and boredom
The day before departure, I confirmed how to pick me up at the airport by email, saying that someone would be waiting outside with a sign with my name on it. But when I arrived, I didn't see the driver. I contacted the travel agency through WhatsApp before the driver was arranged to pick me up. I waited for a long time.
After coming to Kenya, all the times told by the people here will not be on time. Please be prepared to wait for 15-30 minutes each time.
Our driver Kikito was very enthusiastic on the first day, but the car broke down halfway on the first day, so it wasted a lot of time, resulting in a very short time in Masai Mara on the first day, and only saw some common animals.
The second day was the best day of the entire trip. The driver took us to find many animals and saw lions and cheetahs.
After that, the drivers of Nakuru, Naivasha Lake, and Amboseli were very perfunctory and did not look for animals seriously. Moreover, Nakuru only stayed for 2 hours, and the day's trip ended at 2 pm. It ended so early, which surprised all of us!
On the fifth day, there was suddenly a girl on the car. The driver said she was an intern from their company. But our car stopped several times for her to take pictures of animals. I felt that she was more like a guest. We arrived at Amboseli very late that day. When I got off the car, I asked the driver to turn on the lights because I wanted to get something, but the driver refused. I know that the lights can be turned on in the car because they were turned on in the past few days. I don’t know why he refused to turn them on that day. The lights were not broken. This made me very confused, and he was in a bad mood. I don’t know why he was unhappy and brought this mood into work.
On the sixth day, the driver drove very slowly and wasted time with us all day in Amboseli. The car broke down in the park, causing us to waste a lot of time waiting. We didn’t see any animals that day. They were all wildebeests, antelopes, elephants, and giraffes that we had seen before.
The last day was even more outrageous. The driver actually stopped the car and arranged for us to wait in the car while he had breakfast and coffee leisurely in the restaurant. His breakfast time can definitely be described as leisurely.
After the trip, I felt that it was a waste of time. Everything I saw could be seen in the zoo, but I spent money to come here to waste time. I didn’t receive good service either.
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Email Juraj | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exciting, beautiful safaris with the best guide Stanley
Our safari was perfect, we saw a lot of beutiful places and many animals. Our experience was even better with perfect, kindly, profesionall guide Stanley, who says everything about animals, food, places. Stanley is the best guide
:) :) :)
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Email Alex | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Marvelous trip that we had, tour guide Abdul is very nice
Worthy to try, we saw various animals in the Masai Mara national park, and lake Nakuru is so beautiful, our guide is very responsible and friendly, we had a good time, especially travel with a group of happy people
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Email Bong Travel Mania | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good and reasonable rates . Value for money .
I really appreciate our tour guide charles . He is like a magician . We called it sir charles magic ❤️❤️💕💕❤️. Lot of good memory i had . Recommendable.
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Email Fangyi Wang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome
The tour is made excellent by our driver and tour guide James Gichina. He is a very knowledgeable guide and a very kind and considerate person. He has made sure we get to see as many animals as we can. I not only enjoyed the safari but also learned so much about the ecology and environment of Masai Mara from the journey.
Email Jody | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Wow… what an amazing 3 days. The whole trip was fabulous. Jambo lodge was lovely very accommodating and the staff were happy to help in anyway very welcoming. The rooms were clean and spacious. I am pleased we chose this lodge as opposed to alternative tented camps it was worth paying that little bit more. The safari itself was unbelievable thanks to our guide Kevin who went the extra mile to ensure we saw as much as possible and that the experience was magical. Communication and organisation was seamless. Could not have asked for anything more. We also took the extra option of the visit to the local village this was also a great experience and would recommend this as a must do.