JOCKY TOURS TEAM
Jocky Tours and Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2002)
- Member Of:
- KATO, AMREF, KWS & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $135 to $1,800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Joe | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Delivered a once in a lifetime experience on a tight budget.
Our safari was VERY reasonably priced considering the costs for entering the national parks, number of miles we were driven for, and all meals being included. Communication via email prior to arriving provided a lot of helpful information, and WhatsApp messaging on arrival and during the safari ensured we were kept up to date.
It's important to be aware that things are more fluid in Kenya. For example, the accommodation you stay at may not be the named one, however, ours were all of the same standard as the named ones.
Our driver, Jimmy, was incredible and whilst we had some challenges to overcome (outside his control), he made sure they were sorted as quickly as possible. He also worked really hard in the drives, using his connections with other drivers, to ensure we got to see as much as possible, from the best possible angle.
We did the 7 day tour, and whilst Naivasha, Hell's gate and Nakuru were good, I would have preferred to have had 1 more day in the Masai Mara instead. Naivasha and Nakuru are great for bird watchers and Hell's Gate would be great as a rock climber.
It's important to be aware, that whilst the itinerary says the only "optional extra" is the Masai Mara village tour for $20, this is not the case and it is important you bring more money for other extra visits if you want to go on them. They were:
Walk on crescent island following boat ride $33
Hell's Gate bicycle hire $20
Hell's Gate canyon walk with guide
Amboseli walk from camp with Masai Mara guide $20
Finally, on the itinerary there was the mention of the possibility of a game drive in the evening following the drive from Hell's Gate to Amboseli. From what we can tell, this is virtually impossible, so do not factor this game drive into your considerations when deciding what safari option to choose. We, infact, believe Jocky Tours should remove it from their schedule so as to not raise hopes regarding it.
We had the most amazing experience and saw some of the most incredible sights. I have 1000s of photos I can't wait to look through and I am so pleased I got to experience this. I wouldn't have been able to without Jocky Tours offering such a great value experience.
DE
Email Hannes | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Andrew is the best guide you could ask for! Humble, smart, funny and very customer focused.
We could not have asked for more!
This tour was better than we could have ever imagined. Our tour guide - Andrew - made this whole tour very enjoyable from the first minute in the car.
We talked a lot on our way from Nairobi to Enkorok Camp and learned a lot from him about Kenya, the history of several villages and towns and the vegetation.
Enkorok Camp also was great. Very kind people and an amazing experience to sleep in big tents right next to the wildlife. Especially the nights are an experience!
During our visits in the Masai Mara National Park we saw lots of wildlife and four out of the big five! Andrew gave us great insight on all animals, took some off road tracks to find the animals we wanted to see and whenever we asked for a quick stop to either take a picture or - as he called it - mark our Territory, he did not hesitate and placed the car perfectly to take pictures or hide behind it.
Thank you for this great experience, we would book it all over again!
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Our driver Geeman was excellent throughout the safari. He was professional, patient, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the animals and the area. He always tried his best to help us spot wildlife and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable during the long drives. Thanks to him, we had a wonderful and memorable safari experience. Highly recommended!
Email Mary | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful.guide with lots of experince and knowledge of the Mara
Guide was very sociable, detail on comfort of the tour and knowledgeable od the reserve and its animals.
Email Shadi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
We had a wonderful safari experience. Alex served as our tour guide. He safely transported us from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserved. He was very accommodating to our needs and made sure we saw everything we can. He went out of his way to give us a great experience. Jocky Tours and it's customers are very lucky to have him.
BR
Email DANIO | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari Experience
From the moment of booking until the beginning of the safari, the team was always very helpful and attentive, responding very quickly to all my questions.
My guide was Jimmy, a wonderful person who always handled any challenges with great calmness and a good sense of humor. He made a real effort to show me the most I could experience during the safari and to make every moment special.
As a point for improvement, I would recommend keeping the vehicle under regular preventive maintenance. I had a few unexpected issues that caused some delays during the drives. They did not significantly affect my experience, but this is certainly an area that deserves attention.
Overall, I had a very positive experience and truly appreciated the team's support and Jimmy's dedication throughout the safari.
Email Michelle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
My husband and I we had an amazing experience with you guys.
Job was our tour guide, he made the trip very special, he was very kind and on top of our needs. During the safari he was able to show us all the animals and explain some things about them.
Highly recommended to go to the maasai mara village, very nice experience
FR
Email Alexis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Incredible, magical!
We saw so many animals thanks to Patrick, who is an exceptional guide: lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants…
Thank you to Ivyn, our very kind guide and translator, and to James, who made sure we got to the airport on time.
I recommend it 200%! Definitely the two best days of my life.
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Excellent
Jocky tours is really great! We spent a week with Joseph (excellent guide)! We had a lot of fun, saw the big 5 and every animals. We chose the budget version, even in this one the hotels and camps were great, the food as well and the personnel very kind.
We recommend it at 100%!!
FR
Email Diego | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience
We did the 5 days tour in Masai Mara and Nakuru. A really wonderful experience, where our driver and guide David Mukami was very thoughtful and took care of all our needs. Everything went well. Food and lodegement were great. Definitely recommended.