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:
- $135 to $1,800 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 Robyn | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding in every way.
I have just returned from an unforgettable Jocky tour safari and cannot speak more highly of the entire experience.
All of my online communications before coming to Kenya were friendly and the organization was impeccable.
On the day of our tour we were picked up and guided to the safari truck that would be our base for the next few days and introduced to our first guide, Francis. From the beginning he was welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed for the long journey to Masai Mara. We checked into our tented camp, Sankale, that was close to the park entrance. Everyone at the camp was friendly and accommodating. The facilities at this rural camp exceeded our expectations. They provided delicious food, comfortable beds, generator power to charge devices and additional comforts like a bar and snack service. They even have constant hot water which isn't a given at remote camps. We felt incredibly safe and really enjoyed the experience. From there we got our first experience in the park. This was an incredible experience. Although the evening game drive was short Francis made sure our minds were truly blown working all his magic to allow us to meet exciting animals including zebra, giraffe, lions and elephants. With the sun setting as we left I was able to capture some really magical shots and couldn't believe my expectations had been so exceeded. I was sure the next day couldn't get better but Francis proved me wrong! He was a man on fire taking us to the best spots and ensuring we got the best views of animals. His 16 years of experience gave us a better experience than anyone else I've spoken to from other tours. Knowing when to drive like a maniac to reach a spot versus waiting patiently to get into the best position is his greatest skill. I couldn't have enjoyed my time in Masai Mara more!
From here we journeyed to Lake Navasha and to allow us the most time in the park and to give us some optional extra time Francis was flexible with the itinerary. In Lake Navasha we saw Rhinos (black and white!) and many Rothchilds giraffes. Here Francis uncanny ability to know what the animals would do next and where they would approach and cross roads was incredible. On our final morning with this group we journeyed to Naivasha and took a boat ride to see crescent island, hippos and many bird species. This was a wonderful experience and we were grateful for the flexibility shown allowing us to do this!
After this we left Francis and continues our journey with Jimmy.
Jimmy was very welcoming to newcomers to his group and was exceedingly accommodating to other group members allowing them to make additional shopping pitstops that were quite inconvenient to him. He worked tirelessly to get us to Amboseli in good time and even when we were rushed he took the time to point out animals en route so we could enjoy the experience. We checked in to our second tented accomodations, mountain view, and this was really very luxurious for the budget classification of the tour. Electricity and hot water 24/7, wifi, bar, beautiful surroundings and a view of Kilimanjaro (when it's not cloudy!). The food was good and the staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend.
The next morning Jimmy took us on a full day game drive through Amboseli and found herd of the giant elephants for us to see. He was patient and helpful for avid photographers in the group who wanted to perfectly picture the many bird species in Amboseli. His keen eyes and amazing experience helped us see species we definitely would have missed by ourselves!
Our final activity of the tour was an early morning game drive before heading back to Nairobi. Here Jimmy was amazing at finding the best spots with elephants. We got so many up close pictures of multiple family groups and adorable babies! He used his extensive knowledge to guide us and put us in the perfect spot for pictures. When other group members thought they knew better where to take pictures he was kind and explained why we were doing what we were and of course he was right!
Our journey back to Nairobi was very smooth with Jimmy and I cannot commend him more highly for dealing with difficult issues with hotel drop offs!
In all I would recommend Jocky Tours to anyone who wants to go on a safari and when my nieces are old enough to do a safari I'll be returning with this company and would be delighted to stay in all the same accomodations and meet again with the fantastic guides!!
CA
Email YOSHIDA | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience with Jocky Tours
I had a great safari experience with Jocky Tours and Safaris. The tour was well organized, and our guide was friendly and helpful throughout the trip. We were lucky enough to see many wild animals, including elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, and many others. It was an unforgettable experience to see these animals in their natural habitat. I really enjoyed the safari and would recommend Jocky Tours to anyone visiting Kenya.
Everything was organized in a very professional way.
We had a very good time with our guide Joshua. He was very friendly and patient with the whole family of five. We had a long trip from Nairobi to Mombasa with game drives at different locations like Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli. Joshua has great kwowledge of the parks and animals. Also, he always acts in a mindful and respectful way towards nature, which we really appreciate.
KR
Email HJ | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best 5 days safari tour
The communication was the fastest among many companies and the price was reasonable, so I chose Jocky tour. I saw all big 5 animals and amazing wildbeast and zebra's river crossing/migration. The guide, Jimmy, was very professional and the best driver, so our tour group could see all animals that we wanted to see. 5 day was perfect to see Rhinos at Nakuru lake and climd the cliff which was inspired by the movie Lion King at Hell's gate. I highly recommand Jocky tour.
MV
Email Ahmed | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very good. Highly recommended.
The tour guide went out of his way to make sure we saw the big 5.
CN
Email Pony | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cooperative
Eeasy to communicate, fair price, I walk in and book with no problem. But place is not easily found. Any way not a problem.
IT
Email Andrea | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good money- quality ratio. Excellent guide.
An amazing experience! Our guide was excellent - very knowledgeable, skilled, and so patient with us. He took his time to find animals and explain everything without rushing.
The hotels/lodges were exactly as described: clean, comfortable. Good money- quality ratio.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience the real African safari!
Helpful, patient, good money-quality ratio
I really enjoyed my 4 day safari trip. Our guide Jimmy made this experience even more enjoyable, always being patient with our pictures, taking our opinion into consideration and spotting rhinos for us :) before booking the responses to emails were very quick and I got all needed information. Highly recommended!
AE
Email Tony | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They gave the best experience of Kenyan safari
Jocky travels made our Kenyan safari super exciting. We didn't bother about anything. Everything was organized by Ms.Maureen very well. It was very convenient chating with her and she responded for almost all our queries , makkng the trip plan flawless. Mr. Geeman was our guide and commuter during the whole trip. He took care of our journey in his safari jeep without any hassles . In Masai Mara, the local guide Patrick also took us for the game ride for a day which was also amazing. In the Nakuru lake Mr. Paul guided us through the boating and in hells gate, Mr. Francis did a wonderful job explaining the park and took wonderful photos of ours.
KR
Email Kim | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
When using a local tour company in a foreign country, prompt communication is extremely important. J
Our driver, Joseph, from Jockey Tour was incredibly kind throughout the entire trip. He always made an effort to take good care of everyone in our group, and we all agreed that he was exceptionally friendly and thoughtful. Thanks to him, we had a wonderful safari experience and felt safe and comfortable throughout our journey.