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 Lori Pritt | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very knowledgeable and accomodating
We booked our trip through Jockey Tours. This is the worst tour company I have ever worked with.
Before we arrived in Kenya, we needed a letter stating where we were staying in order to get visas. We had to ask for many times and wait several days after requesting the letter to receive it.
The morning we were supposed to leave Nairobi to go on safari, the driver/tour guide Jockey Tours had scheduled did not show up, with no communication to us from Jockey Tours. After waiting for two hours, and transferring between 3 vehicles throughout the city of Nairobi, we finally got on the road to Maasai Mara. We were 30 minutes late for our first game drive in Maasai Mara because of the delay.
Enkorok Mara Camp, where Jockey Tours arranged for us to stay, could have used some improvements. My room, Simba, ran out of water, so only one of us got a shower. The waitress is very timid and not good at taking drink orders. The housekeeping staff thew away bottled water I left in my room, even though I was saving it for later. They did not clean the shower or refill the toilet paper. The wind was very noisy and blew the tent walls all night long.
We reserved a "family tent" at Enkorok, but Jockey Tours did not provide this information to the staff at the lodge, si we ended up with w separate rooms.
We added the extra tour of a Maasai village onto our package with Jockey Tours, but the company forgot to tell the villagers that ee had already paid, so the villagers tried to get more money from us.
Dennis Hinga is a safari driver / safari guide. Since the driver that Jockey Tours scheduldd didn't show up, Dennis agreed to drive us. He is amazing! So kind, such a good driver. Very knowledgeable about animals. He quickly found the big five for us to see in Maasai Mara. He was the best part of this trip!
Email Steven | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best driver ever saw all the animals all the big 5 very good driver
Very informative about all the animals and the park Very good driver an very friendly
Email Annette | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable clearly loves sharing Kenya with others
Dennis Hinga was an amazing tour guide to Maasai Mara. He could spot an animal at a distance and point them out to our group. He was very good at reminding us the names of each type of animal. On our tour, he was able to show us all of the big 5 and the ugly 5, as well as many more animals. I would visit Maasai Mara with Dennis Hinga again!
Email Jennene Pritt | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Only good experience I personally had was our driver Dennis Hinga.
I personally had a horrible experience with Jockey tours. Not only were they 2 hours late to pick us up with no call to tell us there was a problem, the room they booked for us, the water in the shower ran out and the pump broke so only 1 person got a shower the 2nd day. When asking about the drinks that were included the reply was read your itinerary. We did before the trip but overlooked it. There were no apologies for the communication. The only good thing with Jockey tours was Dennis Hinga. He was super nice, knowledgeable, and helpful. He made the trip worth it.
Email Joyce | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Our driver Dennis Hinga was skilled in navigating the rough roads. He was friendly and accommodating, responding to our many questions. He helped me with my mobility challenges.
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Email Melanie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The BEST experience of our lives! Absolutely an unforgettable safari!
WOW! Where do we even begin?! This was without a doubt one of the most incredible experiences of our lives! We honestly couldn’t have dreamed of a better safari. Everything was absolutely AMAZING from start to finish, and we are still struggling to believe how lucky we were to experience all of this!
We saw ALL of the Big Five, not just once, but several times!! Lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and even rhinos! On top of that, we saw cheetahs with their adorable BABIES, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, antelopes, warthogs, and so many other incredible animals. It was absolutely surreal seeing all these animals in their natural habitat. Every single game drive was full of excitement, and somehow it just kept getting better and better!
But what truly made this safari so special was our AMAZING guide, Papa Johns! We genuinely could not have asked for a better guide. He was absolutely incredible! His knowledge of the animals and the park was outstanding, and he somehow managed to find EVERYTHING! He knew exactly where to go, what to look for, and how to give us the best possible experience. He went above and beyond to make sure we had an unforgettable safari. We honestly believe we wouldn’t have seen half as much without him. If you book with Jocky Tours, PLEASE ask for Papa Johns! You will not regret it!
And the craziest part? The price!! We paid so little for an experience that was worth SO much more. The value for money is honestly unbelievable. We never imagined that a budget-friendly safari could give us such an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experience. We would have happily paid much more for everything we got to see and experience!
We cannot recommend Jocky Tours and Safaris enough. If you’re considering booking a safari with them, DO IT! You will not regret a single second. This was truly one of the best things we have EVER done, and we would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
A HUGE thank you to Jocky Tours and especially Papa Johns for giving us memories we will treasure for the rest of our lives! ❤️
1000/10 EXPERIENCE!!! 🦁🐘🐆🦏🐃
Email Rachel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
German did a great job!
Glad to see that things were it was described on the promotion.
Email Brandon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Geeman combines mastery of his craft with warm friendliness.
As we pulled out of Nairobi and into the various camps, we saw that there are many tours in this country. Not once did I look to the right or the left and wish that I had gone with a different company. Jockey Tours is an efficient, friendly service that finds balance and in all things and leaves you feeling taken care of.
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Email Fariya | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Geeman was absolutely fantastic—very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about what he does
I had an amazing 3-day tour of the Masai Mara! The experience was truly unforgettable, with breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife sightings, and so many wonderful memories. My guide, Geeman was absolutely fantastic—very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about what he does. He made sure we had the best possible experience, helped us spot amazing wildlife, and shared so much interesting information along the way. His enthusiasm and warm personality made the entire trip even more enjoyable. Everything was well organized, and felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the tour. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the Masai Mara. A special thanks to Jocky Tours and guide, Geeman for making this such an enjoyable and memorable adventure!
Email Shirley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellence
He's an amazing guy. Good per excellence in his job. I had a great time in my game drive thanks to him. Was lucky enough to see the big 5 in one day. I truly appreciate Kasaine for not giving up and pushing through the Savannah. I would highly recommend him. Good vibes.