BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Hello!
We had a wonderful experience with MacDonald. Both of our trips with him were excellent — he was punctual, professional, kind and made us feel very comfortable throughout the journeys.
He was always friendly, helpful and attentive, and everything went smoothly from start to finish! We truly enjoyed travelling with him and would absolutely recommend MacDonald to anyone looking for a reliable and professional driver! Thank you for such a great experience
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fred managed our tour and provided excellent service for the whole trip. He was constantly in touch
I would recommend using this company and Fred as tour manager
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable, well organised and good value for money
We completed a 7‑day safari through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli with Jocky Tours. Overall, the organisation, reliability and value for money was good, and the itinerary delivered: we were lucky enough to see the big 5 and much more, with the varied landscapes.
If you're thinking of 7 day safari be prepared for long journeys by road between parks, simetimes 5 or 6 hours.
Communication:
Communication before the trip was clear: David and Mineh at Jocky head office were happy to respond to the many questions I had prior to the trip. Pick‑ups, schedules and logistics were handled professionally, and any questions we asked were answered quickly.
Service & Guide:
David Mukami was our driver and guide. He was organised, responsible, puctual and made us feel safe at all times. As a driver, he was excellent—skilled, calm and always positioning the vehicle for great sightings.
However, he offered little or no information unless prompted. We were missing basic details at the beginning of each day, such as journey times, lunch plans, timings of stops and even where we were going. General wildlife context was rarely volunteered and was minimal. David is a genuinely nice person, but sadly our overall safari experience was negatively impacted by lack of customer engagement skills.
I've worked in the tourism sector for many years and know just how very important the guides role is, even more so on such a trip.
While I cannot fault the driving and organisation we felt the “guide” service promised by Jocky severly fell short.
Value for Money:
The safari offered very good value overall. Accommodation matched expectations, meals were decent, and the parks delivered unforgettable wildlife moments.
Reliability:
The company was reliable with timings and logistics. Everything ran smoothly and safely.
Clarity on Extra Costs:
We were expected to tip security at the Mara River during the hippo viewing, and at Hell’s Gate we had to pay park entry, bike hire and a guide. All worthwhile, but Jocky should make these additional costs clearer in advance.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!! Highly recommend!
We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Axis Africa Safaris. From beginning to end they went above and beyond to give us the trip of a lifetime!
Our guide, Mohammad, was absolutely exceptional. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what he does, but he is also one of the kindest, most genuine people we have met. By the end of our safari, he felt less like our tour guide and more like a friend—one we feel incredibly lucky to have made in Kenya.
Mohammad’s dedication to making sure we experienced as much as possible was unparalleled. He somehow helped us see the Big Five within our first two days in the Maasai Mara, and the incredible wildlife encounters just kept coming. We watched a cheetah hunt a gazelle in Amboseli, saw families of more than 20 elephants at a time crossing together with their babies, spotted rare black rhinos in the Maasai Mara on our first afternoon game drive, saw hyenas eat a baby giraffe feet away from us, and had unbelievably close encounters with white rhinos in Lake Nakuru. And those are just a few of the moments we’ll be talking about for years to come. Mohammad seemed to know exactly where to be and when to be there, and his excitement for every sighting made the experience even more special.
We also owe a huge thank you to Tabitha at Axis. We had unexpected issues with our flights into Kenya that significantly shortened our trip and could have completely derailed our plans. Instead, Tabitha immediately jumped into action, rearranging reservations and making last-minute changes so that we could still experience everything that mattered most to us. Her flexibility, responsiveness, and willingness to make it all work took so much stress out of an already stressful situation.
What could have easily turned into a disappointing trip because of circumstances completely outside of anyone’s control instead became one of the most incredible experiences of our lives—and that is entirely thanks to the care, effort, and dedication of Mohammad, Tabitha, and the Axis team.
If you are considering a safari in Kenya, book with Axis—and if you have the opportunity we could not recommend Mohammad more!! We cannot thank Mohammad and Tabitha enough for giving us memories we will cherish forever. Truly the trip of a lifetime!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience whilst contributing to the healthcare of locals
Title : Kenya Safari and Beach
A trip of a lifetime with a fabulous local team. Masai Mara for 3 days with morning and evening game drives- great sightings of lions, elephants , wildebeest, zebras, hippos, crocodiles , girrafes , hyena and plenty more … we were lucky to see the “ 3 cheetah brothers” with our fabulous drivers Masha and Mbuthia. They were so knowledgeable and gave us advice when our plan needed to be rejigged. So helpful and nothing was ever a problem. We visited Lake Navaisha and a very long drive to Amboseli where we got to see herds of elephants , more of the Big 5 and a cheetah up close.
Accommodation was good - needed to be mindful of the resident monkeys and baboons. The hotel buffets were amazing . Excellent quality of western, indian and kenyan dishes available. Chefs were also cater to specific dietary needs and allergies .Our safari experience was topped by a hot air balloon ride and champagne breakfast in the savannah.
We ended our holiday with a bit of luxury in Diani beach in Mombasa- beautiful white sands and an all inclusive relaxing experience.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbeatable Wildlife Safari experience
Simply amazing—highly recommend Jocky Tours.
This was my first safari, and thanks to Stanley from Jocky Tours, it is a lifetime remembrance for me.
Unbeatable Knowledge: He explained the science, history, and facts behind every animal and bird we spotted across the reserves.
Engaging & Fun: There was never a single dull moment. Stanley kept us entertained and engaged throughout the entire journey.
True Professional: He is exceptional and incredible at his job. I truly believe nobody can beat him in this profession.
Thanks to Maureen from jocky tours who was helpful and kind with me from the booking of the trip and till the end of the trip
I highly recommend Stanley and Jocky Tours to anyone planning a wildlife adventure!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely knowledgeable. Martin was a joy to be with!
We were picked up at our hotel in Johannesburg at the exact time as was promised. The tour covered a great deal of the park. We saw three different types of antelope, giraffe, lions, Wildebeest, hippos, rhinoceros, cheetah, baboons, warthogs, and many different birds. Because it had rained earlier in the day we didn’t see any elephant but Martin our guide did make an effort to find some. The lunch that was provided was very good: grilled chicken, pop with sauce, salad, and slaw. Overall we enjoyed our Safari and would recommend MoAfrika and especially our guide Martin.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic safari of 15 days with Amakula
I cannot say enough about how absolutely beautiful Uganda is and how grateful we are to Amakula African Safaris for making our trip here so amazing. Do not hesitate to book with Amakula! My sister and I did the 15 day 14night trip that includes Chimp and Gorilla trekking. I got a lot of quotes from other tour groups and Amakula by far came in as the most reasonable price. Our driver/guide Boaz was beyond amazing, I cannot say enough about how great he made our trip. He was so genuinly nice and shared so much about Uganda. He took such good care of us the whole trip and even helped us get placed in an easy hike for the gorillas because of some health problems. He was a great driver, I was very confident in his skills and was never uncomfortable even on some scary small crazy roads at night! I have been lucky enough to travel all over the world and I can say Goodwin has been the best driver/guide I have ever had, Amakula African Safaris is lucky to have him. We all got a little sad to say goodbye after our 15 days together. All the hotels were great, we were actually upgraded to a nicer hotel for our first one without even knowing until we got there! The one thing to keep in mind though when booking is that this exact trip is a LOT of driving because you are covering a lot in just a few days. Make sure to pay attention to the drive times your driver gives you not what is on your itinerary. Our itinerary said 5-6 hours each day but the actual drive times were 6 hours and there wasnt any additional traffic or anything, that was the normal drive time. After speaking to some other travelors from other tour groups, listing shorter drive times seems to be the norm for Uganda. The drives are beautiful and scenic and you get to go through a lot of small villages and the van is uper comfortable, so its totally worth it but just be preapred you are barely at the hotels. If you have the time and money to add an extra day I would add a day between the chimps and the gorillas so you are not starting an 8 hr drive after finishing the chimps that way you are not arriving at the beuatiful Gorilla hotels at 8-9 pm. This way you get to spend some time at the nice hotels and enjoy their views!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very nice and knowledgeable
Our guide is Very professional , friendly and attentive.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience. It was a dream.
It was an incredible experience. We were lucky enough to see the Big Five. We visited Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. All three places were completely different, and each one was absolutely worth visiting.
It was simply amazing to be so close to wild animals. It was truly breathtaking. Our guide, Alex, was wonderful with us. He taught us so much, and his sincerity and generosity really won us over.
We also had the chance to meet some wonderful fellow travelers, which made the experience even more special.