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 Alexandre | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari is was amazing ! Thanks all
Djambo Djambo !
Francis is the best driver, he accompanies you and follows you everywhere. His goal is that you spend an unforgettable stay.
It was the case for me and I already miss him. It's great because we are always connected with him and he still helps us from a distance for the organization and the continuity of our stay. Francis is not only a driver but an unforgettable person. I strongly recommend him.
Take care of him for me!
Thanks again for everything.
He is the best
See you !
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Email Marielou | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
I did a 5-day safari (Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha + Hell's gate). It was amazing. My guide/driver was Francis and thanks to him, we were able to see the Big 5 and even cheetahs at least twice. We were 7 in the jeep, which can be challenging at some times, but Francis did his best to accommodate everyone of us to get the best view on the animals. The hotels in Lake Nakuru and Naivasha were very nice.
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Email Itziar and Raul | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpfull people
We booked 6 days of Safari with Jocky Tours to Masai Mara, Nakuru and Samburu. The safari experience has been great, we enjoyed the animals and environment. We specially want to thank Jeff for his work and guidance through all the trip. His animals knowledge has helped us a lot and we enjoyed the time practicing his spanish. We totally recommend the experience and Jeff as a guide! :)
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Email Sangram | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
We had an excellent 7 day Amboseli, Nakuru and Mara trip with Jocky. Planning of the trip was quite easy with quick and seamless communication over email with Minneh and Eric. The tour was customised as per our needs.
Our guide Joshua was just fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and had a great eye to spot animals at distance. We saw the big 5 even before we visited Mara. The highlight was watching the river crossing and Joshua made sure we got a great spot to view the spectacle.
Stay was comfortable as well and all hotels close to the park gates.
Only negative was the hotel at Nakuru (Lanet Matfam) with sub standard accommodation and food.
Overall a great experience.
Email Claire | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic!
We did a 6 day private safari with Khalifa - going to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli national park.
It was an incredible experience and Khalifa was a fantastic guide. He is very knowledgeable about the wildlife - he was able to predict where the animals would move to next so we were able to get a great view and some good photographs. He was often able to spot animals in the park which meant we were able to enjoy them alone before the other vehicles came, which was amazing!
Khalifa was super friendly as well - we had a great time with him. Would definitely recommend booking with Jocky and asking for Khalifa
Email James | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thrilling
I went on a 6 day safari with Jocky tours. Our guide Khalifa was very friendly and did an excellent job guiding us around the parks and had great recommendations.
The accomodation and food were all excellent.
We went to the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli parks.
In the Masai Mara we saw the big cats in action. Seeing a leopard take down a wildebeest which failed to cross the river was a real highlight. We also saw a lion catch a baby warthog and a cheetah catch a gazelle. The elephants were also fantastic and really fun to watch.
In Nakuru we saw a lot of both Black Rhinos and White Rhinos as well as a lot of birds.
Finally in Amboseli the highlight for me was following a lioness as it tried to make a kill.
Email Rishi. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good
All was good but the real safari is only one and a half day .....the remaining is transport to and from....and all information should be made clear in advance...5%fees applicable on payment....and token should be given to village tours. Else it was ok.
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Email Shivraj Sonawane | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hassle free, excellent arrangement, Awesome tour guide
The overall experience was excellent. Joshua our tour guide was awesome.
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Email Sandy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING TRIP OF A LIFETIME. THIS TRIP WILL BE HARD TO TOP BECAUSE OF MOSES
I chose the 5 day Safari . Was picked up from my Hotel and brought to Jocky Tours off to firm up rest of payment. I then met Moses my guide and the 5 others who would be joining me on this adventure of a lifetime. 2 days in the Maasai Mara, then Nakuru then Naivasha.
All accommodations and food were outstanding. When you are in the heart of the Maasai Mara you wil stay at Camp Lenchada in a waterproof tent on a cement slab with your own toilet, sink ,and shower. Hot water has to be pumped so you have to ask for it and you get about a minute so be quick. Beds were comfortable and food was fantastic at all accommodations. Moses had such a great adventurous personality and made sure we had many up close and personal experiences. I had to pinch myself a few times to be sure this was all really happening. Lions and cubs , lions eating their fresh kills, a cheetah chasing a baby antelope , smack dab in the middle of a heard of hundreds on Buffalo, witnessing part of the great Wildebeest and zebra migration, Giraffes grazing right in front of us, elephants coming right up to the 4x4 not threatened very peaceful, leopards walking along side our vehicle , Baboons in the middle of the road playing and checking us out, Rhino families grazing within a few feet , a baby rhino playing with mom, and seeing thousands of flamingos take flight After being scared by a hyena . It was all breathtaking and a trip that will never be forgotten. Keep in mind the maasai mara is close to 5 hours from Nairobi so be prepared for a long drive . We made stops along the way to see the great rift Valley and Moses answered so may questions and was very knowledgeable. 15 years of experience, I could not have asked for a better guide. Nakuru and Naivasha are much smaller then the Maasai Mara but just as exciting . Saw the Big 5 numerous times and so much more. Went on a Lake Naivasha boat ride also as well as Hells Gate national park . I met some of the Maasai tribes also and got to learn about their culture. Each destination is a long drive from each other so be prepared to bring wipes for bathroom breaks as alot of toilets didn't supply toilet paper . Be prepared to use the bush for bathroom breaks on long game drive days as well. This was a budget Safari and led me way out of my comfort zones at times but I would do it again in a heartbeat. There is alot of rough terrain so be prepared for alot of bumps and feeling like you are on a carnival ride every single day. Truly an adventure of a lifetime. Minneh was my booking agent and we exchanged about 35 emails prior to me finally deciding to do this.
I live in Chicago-- US and I traveled 18 hours to get to Kenya . I would do it again in a heartbeat. I was with a great group of people and Moses our guide wil never be forgotten. This was truly an experience of a lifetime and one you will never forget. Jocky is very affordable with excellent quality.
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Email Amy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Andrew was fantastic!
We had a great experience with Jocky Tours and SafariBooking.com from start to finish. Having a chance to more easily compare companies made me feel more confident in my choice to go with Jocky Tours and I hope to use them again on a return visit. I got quick, helpful responses to all of my questions, payment was easy and actually less than I originally expected. They took care of everything and we loved their choice of hotel accommodations and meals along the way.
Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly and truly a joy to get to know. As you may already be aware, roads can by *very* rough and we were very glad we chose the slightly more expensive Jeep 4x4 option than the converted minivan… we had the adventure to helping more than one other vehicle that got stuck and were so grateful to be safe in Andrew’s hands and *helping* rather than the ones stuck!
We got to see every animal in the park and several more than once or close up, except for the rhinoceroses which we didn’t really expect to see as they’re now so rare. All in all a great trip. We highly recommend… oh, and for reference, I’m a single mom traveling with two boys ages 14 and 19, all on our first safari trip.