Leopard Orchid Safaris

5.0/5 – 176 Reviews

$1,103 to $1,181 pp (USD)

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Leopard Orchid Safaris

5.0/5  
(176 Reviews)
Office In:
Kenya Kenya
Size:
5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
Tour Types:
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations:
Kenya KE
Tanzania TZ
Uganda UG
Leopard Orchid Safaris

Welcome to Leopard Orchid Kenya Safaris. Leopard Orchid safaris is a tour company incorporated in Kenya. We offer you a lifetime unique safari experiences that will leave you with nothing but the best memories of Africa. We specialize in making sure your trip is well planned and all you need to do is to sit back and enjoy as we take you through the best of Kenya.

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6 day safari
5/5

We've just returned from a fantastic 6 day safari in Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli. Michael helped me organise this and Lawrence was our driver/guide. They, along with James and Martin waved us off - we appreciated that personal touch along with the now well-used hat and bottles.

Organisation - as my family's official (and well practiced!) holiday planner I probably had high expectations on this aspect. Michael met these head on. He was always helpful, responsive, flexible and knowledgeable. In hindsight, some more information about the lodge choices near Lake Naivasha would have been helpful in avoiding unnecessary driving, but that aside, organisation was excellent.

I would recommend Leopard Orchid put a pack of pre-information about the safari itinerary, what to pack, entry to Kenya and clarifying guest flights, pick up/drop off location and time, and ask for medication and accessibility, dietary requirements and emergency contacts so guests can check and ensure everything is correct. It surprised me this wasn't required/sent pre-departure. Advice on tipping would also help guests.

Accomodation - we stayed in Little Zebra Mara River (thanks to an upgrade) which was 5*. Just perfect with stunning views and lodges. Kongponi Lodge near Lake Naivasha - this was too far away from the lake boat cruises so ended up extending a very long day of driving meaning we had lunch at gone 5pm. It also had shared living spaces in 2-bed cottages which we hadn't been made aware of. We were lucky they we're not busy so it wasnt used. Finally, Oilepo in Amboseli was great. Beautiful views of Kilimanjaro and a watering hole located right by a park gate.

Food - Michael made all lodges aware of our vegan diet in advance, Lawrence mentioned it again at checkin and this was well accommodated at all 3 lodges. It was a relief to have good high quality food given the very limited other options available!

Safari - the itinerary worked well and we saw a very wide variety of animals and birds which was amazing. Lawrence made sure we saw those we were most interested in (elephants galore!). He drove safely despite the very poor roads and chaotic traffic.

Driving times were always a lot longer than our original itinerary suggested, so bear this inmind - the roads are 95% bumpy tracks off the main highways. This did mean we didnt get the rest time to enjoy lodge facilities we had pencilled in. But it's better to arrive safe!

Lawrence was knowledgeable about local animals and birds and stopped regularly at suitable locations for short rest breaks. We appreciated this.

Thank you Leopard Orchid for a truly memorable 6 days. I'd recommend booking with this company to anyone wanting to make sure the £££ for your safari stays in local's hands. That was very important to us.

The driving times and road conditions are something to be aware of no matter who you book with.

Unforgettable memories with Leopard Orchid Safaris
5/5

5‑Star Review for Leopard Orchid Safari

A huge thank‑you to Leopard Orchid Safari for delivering an unforgettable safari experience. James, the company owner, even came to pick us up at the airport.

Our guide and driver was Lawrence. He was extremely conscientious and responsible, and drove exceptionally smoothly. We had long transfers of 5‑6 hours between parks on rough, bumpy roads. Lawrence took great care navigating every pothole, making our rides comfortable throughout the trip.

He was incredibly dedicated to wildlife spotting. Thanks to him, we got to see the Big Five and nearly all the target animals on our wishlist. He was always punctual for pick‑ups and drop‑offs, and had a very friendly manner.

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed this trip. This is a highly‑reliable operator. Solid 5‑star recommendation!

Wonderful experience in Kenya!
5/5

We loved our safari in Kenya with Leopard Orchid Safaris! Booking the tour went smoothly with quick responses to our questions and we appreciated the flexibility in choosing lodging that best met our needs. Our guide, Francis, did an exceptional job taking care of every detail. He made sure we knew the plans each day and what to expect as situations changed. His knowledge of the wildlife and parks is very impressive and we learned so much about Kenya, too. Experience of a lifetime!

Amazing Safari experience!
5/5

We had an amazing experience with Leopard Orchid Safaris and truly enjoyed every moment of our 6-day safari through Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara.

Our guide, Paul, was fantastic. He is a very skilled driver and we always felt completely safe on the road with him. He really knows how to drive through the parks and somehow always seemed to find the best spots to see the animals. As a guide, he is very passionate about wildlife and treats the animals with a lot of respect. He also shared lots of interesting information about the animals, nature and the different parks, which made the experience even more special.

The safari itself was absolutely amazing. Paul made a huge effort to get us as close as possible to the animals, and we were lucky enough to see so many of them up close. Unfortunately, we didn’t manage to find a leopard, despite Paul’s best efforts, but we were incredibly lucky to spot a cheetah in the wild, which was an unforgettable moment! The three parks were all very different from each other, with completely different landscapes and wildlife, which made the six days varied and interesting from beginning to end.

The accommodation was also very good. All the lodges were clean, comfortable and included meals. Our absolute favourite was Oilepo Lodge. It is a beautiful tented lodge surrounded by nature and peace, with an incredible view of Mount Kilimanjaro and a watering hole visible from the restaurant. This place really stole our hearts!

We also want to mention Michael, who arranged everything with us online before the trip. He was always very quick to respond, friendly and helpful. We unexpectedly had a change in who could join us on the safari, and Michael was extremely understanding and flexible. He thought along with us and made us feel that it was absolutely no problem. We really appreciated this and want to thank him again for making everything so easy.

The transfers between the different parks can sometimes take quite a while, but this is simply part of travelling between the parks, and the safari experiences make it completely worthwhile. Paul is also an excellent driver, which made the longer drives much easier and helped us save time along the way. Water was always provided in the safari vehicle as well.

A safari is definitely an investment, but with Leopard Orchid Safaris we really felt that we got great value for our money. From the communication and organisation to the accommodation, guiding and safari experience itself, everything was very well taken care of.

We would absolutely recommend Leopard Orchid Safaris to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari in Kenya. Thank you to Michael and especially Paul for an amazing experience that we will never forget!

Francis was great, knowledgeable and friendly
5/5

We had an amazing trip our driver/guide Francis was very knowledgeable and took us to see all of the big five of Africa. We even got to see the Great Rift Valley and Maasai Mara where we were able to see the wildebeest crossing the Mara river!

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