Leopard Orchid Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Arron | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely outstanding safari
We have just returned from an incredible 9-day safari experience and cannot fault a single part of the trip. From the very beginning, everything prior to arrival was expertly organised by Michale. He was extremely helpful, quick to respond to all emails and WhatsApp, and made arranging quotes and logistics completely stress-free. Nothing was ever too much trouble, pricing and arrangements were always clear, and the level of service throughout the booking process was excellent.
We flew in from Manchester and arrived late into Nairobi, where a representative from Leopard Orchid Safaris was waiting to meet us at the airport and transfer us to our hotel in Nairobi city. As requested due to our late arrival, we spent two nights there before the safari began. On the morning of departure, we met Michale and our guide, Laurance, for a detailed briefing before heading off on our adventure. Our itinerary included two nights in Amboseli, one night at Lake Nakuru, one night at Lake Naivasha, and three nights in the Masai Mara. All accommodation was very comfortable with no issues at all, and we chose to upgrade to a Land Cruiser jeep, which was absolutely worth it and highly recommended.
Our guide, Laurance, truly made this safari unforgettable. His knowledge of wildlife was exceptional, and thanks to his skill and experience we were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five and so much more. Highlights included witnessing a cheetah kill and an unsuccessful lion hunt—experiences we will never forget. Laurance answered every question with enthusiasm, always positioned the vehicle perfectly for viewing and photos, and nothing was ever too much effort for him. He also happily showed us local towns, answered questions beyond the safari itself, and shared plenty of good banter along the way, which made the drives between parks enjoyable. On my wife’s birthday, he even arranged a beautiful sundowner in the Masai Mara, which was a highlight of the entire trip. If I ever go on safari again, I would 110% request Laurance without hesitation.
To round off an already perfect experience, on our final day before our late flight, we were taken for a meal at the Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi, which was the perfect way to end an amazing journey. An absolutely outstanding trip from start to finish—5 stars
Email Tunisha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A simple & smooth arrangement for a once in a life time UNREAL experience!!!
BOOKING
We expressed interest in a 5-day safari, and were instantly greeted by Elijah who corresponded with us quickly - providing us with a range of options & quotes that were best suited to us. We booked and paid a deposit with ease. Communication was great. We made a small change in plans (internal flight instead of train) and Elijah managed to alter our journey and support us with transport from the airport to our next holiday, free of charge.
Elijah and the booking team went above and beyond for us - and without such superb organisation, the safari could not have been as stress free as it was. We were greeted on our arrival, introduced to our first hotel and given a run down of our itinerary and what to expect. Thank you Elijah!
SAFARI
Our safari experience was unreal. Considering we were ‘out of season’ and only there for 5-days, the animals, wildlife & scenery we got to see was out of this world. Our tour guide Patrick had a great relationship with other guides and rangers across the parks, and together they worked to provide us with the opportunity to see 4 of the BIG FIVE - up close & personal. I would highly recommend!
TOUR GUIDE - Patrick <3
We were blessed with the coolest tour guide Patrick. He explained our itinerary with us clearly - we always knew what the plan was, and he was open to discussion around changing/re-arranging, depending on how we the travellers felt. He had a good eye for wildlife, pointing out different species of birds, different facts of the animals, and information on the various landscapes we got to experience. He went above and beyond to allow us to get as up close and personal as was allowed.
When commuting between parks/lodges, we were afforded numerous opportunities to stop at view points, to use the washrooms and purchase some snacks, and to shop at the local village shops. We had a million questions for Patrick - and he was able to talk history, politics, climate change & evolution - we learnt so much!
We would highly recommend Patrick - his passion for people, wildlife & conservation is clear! We wish you well and if we come over again, we will definitely be requesting him!
ACCOMMODATION
We went for mid-range accommodation, and each place we stayed at was superb and beyond expectation. We wish we could have spent more time in our various lodges/camps. Service and staff engagement was brilliant - we have no complaints. The food and drinks were delicious, and we never ever went hungry - with free bottled water provided throughout the safari and accommodation, and 3 meals & day (each with three to four courses).
TRAVEL
Given the nature of a safari and our choice of various parks/conservations, a lot of our time was spent in the 4x4 with Patrick - either on game drives, or when travelling between them. The vehicle felt like luxury, it had electrical points across, windows that could open and close, a roof that could also open & close, lights if needed, and a fridge.
Although travel took up a lot of the trip, we got to experience the ways of life by many different tribes across Kenya - so if you like learning about local culture and people, it could never be a negative in a 4x4 so lovely. Just be prepared for the bumpy roads and consider a plump cushion for the road!
JP
Email Daiki Suzuki | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Animal doctor and excellent specialist of finding animals.
Overall, it was quite nice! Tour was so exciting, unforgettable and fruitful for us. We met so many animals including big5s, giraffes, zebras and so on. We cannot count animals we met.
Before tour, communicator Elijah responded soon according to our questions and requests. I chose this tour because of his fast reaction.
The operator Samy guided so properly that we saw many kinds of scene such as eating lions, running giraffes, fighting elephants, and sleeping cheetahs. The operator's skill was perfect. Also, he adjusted the route and schedule of the tour according our many requests including even shoppings. He taught many things to us regarding animals and Kenya with humour. I learnt many things from him.
Experience of a lifetime
Our group group had a fabulous time with Leopard Orchid Safari. From planning the trip to the experience in the beautiful plains of Africa to the final drop off, they were professional and service-oriented. I highly recommend them.
Email Tyler McGrath | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great communication and excellent service and arrangements
Leopard Orchid Safaris provided us with an incredible experience. We had a great game drive guide who went above and beyond to show us the animals we were hopping to see. Not only did he find us those animals but almost every one of them had their babies with them. Leopard and their team provided everything we hoped for!
Email Lynne Hutchinson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding safari experience from start to finish
Leopard Orchid Safaris were outstanding in every way. Michael provided excellent information and options for our trip. He responded very quickly to all our questions and kept us right. He provided various accommodation options and the one he suggested for Amboseli, Kibo, was superb. We were delighted to meet him at the start of our trip. Paul our driver and guide for the week was very knowledgeable and brilliant at finding all the different animals. We felt very safe and reassured with him including being up close to the lions! He was very much part of our safari and we really enjoyed his company. I know it can be difficult to choose a company from the many safaris on offer but I would thoroughly recommend Leopard Orchard and we were so pleased that we chose them.
IT
Email Valentina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari holiday
Me and my husband spent 7 days around Kenya in early october. We booked our safari with Leopard Orchid Safari and, from the very first enquiry they were incredibly responsive and always available to accommodate every request.
When we arrived in Nairobi, our driver and guide Alex was waiting for us.
During our trip, we decided to focus on Kenya's main parks (Amboseli, Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha).
Alex was the perfect guide and driver: tireless, extremely passionate about wildlife, and incredibly knowledgeable. He shared fascinating information about the animals we encountered and gave us unforgettable moments thanks to his sharp eye for spotting animals from afar and his deep understanding of the parks.
We also had the chance to talk with him about Kenyan culture and history, which made the experience even more enriching and memorable.
Overall, I 100% recommend this tour operator. Thank you for making a dream come true!
Email Tosh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Appreciation for the Honest and Sincere Support from the Staff and the Leopard Orchid Safaris
We were scheduled to join the 8-Day Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru, and Masai Mara Expedition with Leopard Orchid Safaris in September 2025, as a family of three — my wife, our two-year-old son, and myself.
Before booking, we compared several tour companies, as this was going to be our very first safari trip with a small child. We were looking for a company we could truly trust.
Our consultant, Mr. Elijah, responded quickly and always answered our many questions with patience and professionalism. His honest and thoughtful communication made us decide to book with Leopard Orchid Safaris.
Unfortunately, several days before our departure, I suffered a serious injury, and we were forced to cancel our long-awaited safari. The doctor confirmed that traveling was not possible.
Even though it was a last-minute cancellation, Leopard Orchid Safaris handled all hotel and tour cancellations promptly and kindly arranged a refund of most of our deposit, which we had not expected at all.
We were deeply moved by their sincerity and fairness in handling the situation.
Once I fully recovers, we would love to book our safari again with Leopard Orchid Safaris.
We would also like to express our heartfelt thanks once again to Mr. Elijah for his understanding and genuine support throughout this experience.
Thank you very much for your honesty and professionalism.
IT
Email Eugenia Marchionni e Alessandro | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari and best guide
Unforgettable experience with leopard orchid safaris .
My girlfriend and I had a fantastic 6-day safari, all organized by Micael, always available at any time. With a smile and kindness he always fulfilled our every request.Our private jeep was driven around Kenya by Patrick, a very good driver, but above all a very nice and kind person. With his professionalism he was able to make Our unforgettable safari.He knows the parks very well and always gets you in the front row to see the animals!!! Patrick takes great care of his passengers making you feel safe and pampered, so we can only say asante sana a leopard orchid safari, see you next safari. Thank you
Email Alison | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
We have just returned from an 8 day Safari with Leopard Orchid Safaris
The whole experience was very special. The travel consultant Elijah was very helpful and answered all my questions and queries very quickly and efficiently, Elijah is a credit to Leopard Orchid
Our driver and guide Lawrence was also excellent and a very good and safe driver
We visited Amboselli, Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara, all parks have a great deal to offer