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
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Email Samuel & Sumeyye | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, helpful, welcoming, warm and family trip like
We had great Safari experience will definitely visit Masai Mara again with the help of Jack Tours. Our tour guide Leroy Mukami was well experienced with excellent communication and driving skills and very helpful. He navigated through the park roads and ensured we had a lifetime experience seeing all nature has to offer. Plenty and a wide variety of wild animals. Our infant son couldn’t have enough of it as well. We recommend him for any Mara or other planned visits in Kenya
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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.
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Email Niteesh Shastry | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fully planned and we'll executed safari
We had taken 5 days safari which included 2 days Masai mara , Nakuru park , lake Naivash and geothermal plant.
We were picked up from the airport to Naribo office where we made our payment and put safari jeep was ready by then.
We had a very good tour guide by the name Alex. He was very nice and cooperative
We had a 6 hour journey to Masai mara . After reaching we had lunch and planned evening game drive. We were able to see lot of animals there back to our camp.
The Masai mara camp is also different experience. You stay in a tent near by the park. They would setup camp fire each day. Only thing is problem with charging your device but this you could do in the safari jeep or in the main tent
Food is standard though out . Rice , chapati , 2 curries, fruits
Next day also we went Masai park and travelled till mara river where we had lunch.
We had seen a very big hurd of elephants and 5 lions. This we should thank Alex for his efforts in driving and communication ing with other drivers to know where we could locate animals
Days 3 we just visited Masai village And came back to Nakuru
Day 4 was our favorite day. The Natkur park is small but we were lucky enough to see lions and giraffes very closely. Zebra, gazzels , wild buffalos you could also see lot.
On the salt water lake you could see lot of pili cans and flamingo. This site was just amazing
Late in the evening there was a boat ride to crecent island. This is the best you can see animal with very close proximity
Day 5 we just visited the geothermal power plant. This is not so good as others you just have to cycle or walk though
Overalls we had lot of fun . Our driver/tour guide Alex completely took care of us though out the 5 days. We are thankful for jockey tours and Alex
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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.
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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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