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
Email Hellen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sadaam is marvelous, kudos to him.
I have no words to describe how I enjoyed my safari to Masai mara especially our tour guide Sadaam was amazing. I will book my safari again with Nicky. Sadaam needs to be promoted now.
FR
Email Simon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good
Good tour with Steve, our driver. We have done the 7 days tour in Masai up to Emboseli. Good organisation, without bad surprise. Top hotel, especially in Emboseli park, with very good tents and a view on the Kilimandjaro.
It is what you expect when you want to do a safari : seeing nice landscapes and lots of animals. Big five completed.
IE
Email JF | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Easy, stress free
The tour was stress free, the tour guide Jimmy got us so close to the animals and the lion was right outside the window, he made sure we found all the animals we were looking to see.
Just to note - there was an extra fee for cycling at hells gate, but my itinerary didnt mention this and it sounded like it was included in my trip.
FR
Email He | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent exprience
Lawrence is an excellent guide. Every game drive, we got the best view! We saw the big five! Lawrence explained to us the knowledge about all the animals we saw. We really enjoy this tour. Highly recommended!
US
Email Jenna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour!
The tour was amazing! Jeff was great and did an excellent job of finding all of the animals in the parks and he was so knowledgeable on all of the animals and the birds. We enjoyed every bit of this tour including the lodging and overall it was a great experience.
Email Graham | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
John is 5 star guide that made this tour memorable.
We booked for a 3 day, 2 night mid-budget Maasai Mara safari tour as a party of two; a British foreigner and a Kenyan national. We found Jocky Tours (JT) after comparing various operators online and closely reading reviews where JT appeared as one of the highest and most rated operators in Nairobi. They did not disappoint.
Our tour guide was John who was charming and knowledgeable from the moment we left Nairobi until we returned. He was a safe driver throughout, always making good progress without ever risking passenger safety.
John clearly knew the Maasai Mara reserve like the back of his hand and quite what magic he used to locate the wildlife was beyond us. His masterful skills meant that during the two days of safari we saw, lions, a leopard, cheetahs, elephants, hippos, wildebeest, crocodiles, buffalo, topis, lilac-breasted rollers, numerous species of antelope, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, warthogs, ostrich, so many species of bird and much more. The only thing we didn’t get a sighting of was David Attenborough :))
Not only did John locate the wildlife with what seemed like supernatural ease, we were nearly always the first to encounter them before other vehicles arrived. John always ensured that we had a prime viewing positions for great photo opportunities. Instagram thanks him :)
John was good company throughout the trip and ensured that all passengers had an excellent safari experience.
Thank you John!
We stayed for two nights at the Jambo Mara Safari Lodge. Our room was modern, clean and spacious with a balcony looking out to the Mara. It was quite cold in the room, early morning and late evening. The food was average and felt out of step with the overall quality of the hotel. An improvement here would be welcome.
Communication with Jocky Tours prior to booking was generally good although became slightly fractious when we asked for clarification over the tour itinerary whilst we were attempting to compare offers from competing operators of which there are many. On reflection, I think this may have been a misunderstanding and was quickly forgotten.
Overall, this was a 5 star tour experience and we would book with Jocky Tours again.
CN
Email Yilan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This is an efficient communication, professional service team
This is an efficient communication, professional service team, charges less than other companies, but provides first-class service.
My guide named Joseph, Hello, He is very professional and reliable. He can always find wild animals for me to watch up close. And driving technology first-class, warm and patient, thank him for his intimate service and help.
BO
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.
AE
Email Kelly | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had the best time in Kenya!
I did the 5 days Masai Mara budget tour with Jimmy as our driver and guide.
Everyone in our jeep felt safe with Jimmy as our driver expertly navigating the rough rocky/muddy roads with mad skills. He was always checking up on me, and being a female solo traveller I find that to be really thoughtful.
The highlights were that we saw some Nat Geo worthy scenes in real life and some animals came real close to the jeep which was just incredible to watch. Definitely pay a little more to visit the Maasai village and learn about the Maasai tribe.
Whilst the food and accommodation was really simple and basic, it’s really good value for money in terms of the experience gained and friendships forged.
The trip was nothing short of incredible and would definitely recommend it to my friends and family that are interested in going on a safari.
FI
Email Aleksi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Efficient and customer-friendly
The tour was organized well, we were picked up as agreed. Our guide Jeff was really good. He was really aiming to deliver us a good and complete experience. He drove quickly to get us to see all the animals and listened to our wishes. We also appreciated much that Jeff was not hunting for a tip. That gave us a feeling of genuineness.