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
ID
Email Putri | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply a reliable and experienced tour operator
A friend of mine and I booked a safari tour to Masai Mara through Jocky Tours and Safaris at the last minute, just in the late afternoon the day before the safari trip began the following morning. We found this tour operator through internet searching and decided to book through them after reading good reviews from fellow travelers. Like those reviews, we were satisfied with their service and professionalism.
We traveled in a 4WD open-rooftop Land Cruiser jeep with 5 other travelers, so there were 7 travelers altogether plus a driver named Charles. Unlike other travelers in the same jeep but booked their safari package tour through other tour operators, we were picked from the hotel where we were staying and returned to our hotel after the 3-day safari tour concluded. Other travelers finished their safari trip at the meeting point nearby the tour operator's office and had to find their own transport back to their hotel. Our package also included lunch that we had on the way back to Nairobi on the third day. Others had to pay their own lunch that day. Though the lunch was kind of very simple buffet with not many food selections, but it was still nice to learn that we did not have to pay extra for it. :)
The safari tour itself was awesome and exciting. Charles, our driver, is a very nice person, friendly, and patient. He is an experienced and safe driver. He is also very informative and knowledgeable about animals found in the Masai Mara National Reserve. He explained to us characteristics of the animals and how to differentiate male and female giraffes or zebras, for instance. He also understands that we, travelers, would be excited if we could be as close as possible to the animals. He managed to get our jeep stop so close to the animals, the closest among other vehicles doing the same safari trip.
As this was my first safari trip, I found it very interesting and exciting. We were also blessed with good weather when we were there doing the safari trip. We had bright and sunny days the whole three days with only small showers in the evening that did not last long.
In sum, we had a good time in Masai Mara and enjoyed the safari trip that we had with Jocky Tours and Safaris. We would certainly recommend this tour operator to you who want to experience the safari trip.
RU
Email Anna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was a nice journey, thank you!
We visited Amboseli, beautiful views, beautiful animals!
DE
Email Sebastian | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our tour operator was friendly, experienced and knowledgeable.
The safari trip was a unique experience. Our tour operator Albert was always friendly and informative, and was able to tell us about many interesting facts and circumstances. He is also an excellent driver, careful on the road and adventurous off-road. We were completely satisfied and the atmosphere was great. We would definitely recommend him.
Email BT | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joshua is the best
Very professional staff. Our tour guide Joshua Mwangi is very knowledge and cared a lot about the group's experience. Highly recommend.
PL
Email Andrzej | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized budget safari with Geeman
Our driver was Geeman, he organized well, was friendly and communicative. Jocky tours had competetive price for budget safari (5 days masai mara/nakuru/hells gate). We saw many animals and our needs were well tended. For improvement i think it would be nice if the game drive in nakuru was longer. Overall great value.
ES
Email Mery | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful landscapes and nature, but many hours of distance between parks
It is true that the customer service is very efficient and friendly.In my case I did the tour at the end of May and the parks, especially Nakuru, had many parts without access which It made the experience contraversial, since I could not fully enjoy the parks and no one warned me about this.
On the other hand, the safari adventure depends a lot on the driver, in the first place they assigned me a driver for the first 4 days, who explained the interaction and explanation of animals, itinerary...(Everything a guide should do, he didn't do), but for the last Amboseli park they changed me to another group with another driver Kikitu He changed my experience because of how he treated people, his hospitality, great explanations and lots of laughter. The best driver and travel friend.
CN
Email Chris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
It’s a great value of money of joining this tour and the experience is amazing!
Johnny is our guide, and he is excellent both in driving, which’s is very important in safari, and spotting the animals. I am happy with my trip!
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Email Bianca | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Johnny was an excellent tour guide who made the experience one we will remember forever.
Johnny was a fantastic tour guide who made sure we all had fun, we learned about the many animals in the park, and provided us with an amazing experience to see all of the animals up close.
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Email Allen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had an exceptional experience in Masai Mara with Johnnie.
Johnnie took us on a 3-day tour of Masai Mara from Nairobi. We had an exceptional experience.
Johnnie did everything to make sure that our safari experience was as thorough as possible and went out of his way to accommodate many of our viewing requests in the park — we were able to see lions, buffaloes, and elephants (three of the Big Five, which was significant given the time of year and length of the tour), giraffes, zebras, birds, among others. He is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and answered our questions about the park and wildlife. The comfort level in the 4x4 was high, and we were able to get in close proximity of the animals.
The accommodation was comfortable, with a spacious tent, private bathroom, and satisfying meals (with substantial vegetarian offerings).
We would strongly recommend this tour to others.
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Email Jay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour led by a fantastic guide (Johnny)
We saw almost all the animals we had hoped to see. Our guide Johnny was knowledgeable and knew all the right places to see the lions and cheetahs, and was also very friendly. I would recommend.