AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and surreal and cost efficient compared with other tours 😊
3 day Masai mara/1 day Nakuru
Midrange package tour
Two months before our trip, I made the query to jocky tours related to the package tours, costs, options, suggestions and adjustments. It was handled seamlessly by maureen and the back office team. All information and answers where provided fast and on time. I paid for the reservation online 100USD for our group of 4. The link sent by their team is secured, and I did not encounter any error. Once I sent the payment confirmation, all is booked and reserved.
The day of the start of the tour, we where picked up by Papa John who will be our designated driver for the entire trip. We where led to pay the full amount to their small office in Nairobi. Their office is in the 2nd floor, and you will be met by 2-4 people in the office. You will be chose to pay either cc or in cash as per agreement.
The travel to/fro nairobi- Maasai mara- nakuru- airport is around 3-7hrs . It was bumpy, and felt quite long, a lot of dust so be prepared if you have allergies. Be prepared to bring chips, crackers along the way, because lunch will be in the designated hotel upon arrival for the nairobi to masai mara (morning trip).
Our game drive was fun and bumpy with a lot of excitement. We saw the big 5 (the leopard we only saw thru the hit air balloon). The hot air balloon was a surreal experience, expensive but worth it. It was arrange by the team and Papa John.
Our designated driver Papa john is highly recommended. He is nice, has a lot of knowledge about the animals and the area, most importantly drives safe from start till the end of the trip.
Overall it was exceptional except for the long drives although expected as per chosen tour. Thanks for Papa John and the team of jocky tours for a job very well done!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Tour operators are professionals
Elite Holidays’ Serengeti camping safari offers an unforgettable, well-organized adventure with stunning wildlife views and excellent service.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Thoughtful, Custom, Personal, and excellent execution.
Our objective was a short, luxury safari with latitude for customizations on lodging and transport. Sereland set the tone early with attention to a solid initial proposal, but more importantly, detailed attention to custom requests. By draft two, we are almost perfect, and then several inbound and outbound travel changes were addressed quickly and professionally. On the business and organizational front, our family was 100% satisfied with planning, communication, execution, and follow-up.
In the field, our guide was professional, knowledgeable, and made every effort to provide a safe and rewarding experience. Skill and patience are key, especially on short safaris...but to hit the big five (and almost "baby big five" as we called it...missed a young leopard) in an afternoon and next morning is unthinkable, but true. Our guide was also keenly aware of limiting impact to the parks, the wildlife, and courtesy to other safari goers. Schedules were clearly communicated, yet flexible, which only added to maximizing the value and reliability of our journey.
In short, we will not hesitate to send friends and family directly to Sereland for their needs, and will do the same should we return in the near future.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour was very good
The tour was an amazing experience, the driver Sibu was very friendly and drive us safely from Johannesburg to Pilanesburg, he was ponctual, i recommend this if you want to discover the Pilanesburg safary !
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An experience of a lifetime!
We went on a safari to Masai Mara with Rocktrek and had the experience of a lifetime we will never forget, which we will talk about for the rest of our lives. Our driver, Linus, was incredibly knowledgable. We had so much fun with him and he made the experience what it was. He knew all the right spots to see certain animals and covered so much of Masai Mara so we could see the beauty of it. The overwhelming and blissful feeling of our 4 days here left us not wanting to leave! The whole process of booking with Rocktrek was simple from start to finish, and was tailored specifically to our preferences to make the most of our trip to Masai Mara. We would without a doubt book a tour to Masai Mara with Rocktrek again, specifically with Linus as he made us feel welcome, comfortable and went out of his way to ensure we had the most amazing experience. They have even gone out of their way to arrange sending a forgotten bag of things we left in Masai Mara back to the UK for us, which we are so appreciative of. 10/10 from us.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kudos to Papa John for the amazing tours and safari. Very accommodating and hard working.
I highly recommend Jocky Tours and Safaris. I will definitely invite my friends to book at your tours and safari. Very well done.
PH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and well recommended!
We booked the mid-range package with Jocky Tours and it truly exceeded our expectations. Both hotels: Jambo Mara and Sarova Woodlands, were excellent in terms of comfort, cleanliness, and service. The food throughout the trip was consistently delicious and well prepared.
Our guide and driver, Papa John, was outstanding in every aspect. He was knowledgeable, experienced, patient and made sure we enjoyed every moment of the safari.
His ability to spot wildlife, explain animal behavior, and navigate the parks safely added so much value to the experience.
Overall, the entire trip was seamless, memorable and absolutely worth it. Highly recommended!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great and complete tour :)
Starting with the driver who picked us up from our hotel, everything was great. He couldn't find our location and called us several times until he did (our accommodation was a bit hidden). The staff at the office were very helpful and friendly; Helen treated us wonderfully from the moment we started asking for a quote for the safari dates we wanted. As for the accommodation... I LOVED IT! Two nights in a "tent" with a super-sized double bed and a full bathroom made of stone with 24-hour hot water. The electricity is available during two time slots (morning and afternoon), but it's more than enough to charge devices and turn on the lights. The food was delicious, varied, and plentiful since it's a buffet. There were always eggs, meat, vegetables, rice, legumes, and fruit. The transport was perfect, a 4x4 with an open roof, although sometimes there wasn't enough space for backpacks, and on the way back we had to carry them, which made it difficult to fully enjoy Naukuru. Our guide, Papa John, explained everything about the animals very well, but we did miss him explaining what we would be doing each day, since in our case there were four people who weren't staying at the same accommodation, and sometimes we weren't sure what was going on. But it was a minor issue, as he answered all our questions. So overall, everything was very good value for money. Regarding the animals, we were able to see the Big Five in four days of safari, as well as many others. We were surprised that we saw so many.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience, great value
Our guide tour Papa John vas great explaining all the details as we see the animals and making sure everything was good for everyone. Better than expected, I would book again.
CA
Great Tour, Great People!
The good folks at Vision did a fine job of organizing and recommending my tour agenda. And Rama is a superhero of a driver!
Everything was excellent.