CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Impeccable organization and coordination of the safari.
When planning a trip to Kenya, I chose Leopard Orchid Safaris out of 15 similar operators. Michael, the manager, offered us an ideal program at a really competitive price. During our month of communication before booking, he patiently, attentively and promptly answered all our questions and changes. He also personally met us at the airport. Even after the end of the Safari, Michael continued to stay in touch and helped us quickly solve the problem with moving around Kenya.
Our Game-driver on the safari Lawrence is a great professional who loves his job. In just 1.5 days in Masai Mara, he showed us all the animals that we really wanted to see, some moments were simply magical (for example, an elephant that appeared out of nowhere, 10 minutes after we asked Lawrence about elephants). Lawrence finally and irrevocably made us fall in love not only with the Safari but with Kenya in general.
In general, the entire Leopard Orchid Safaris team (we managed to meet other employees + the owners) are excellent professionals who are "on fire" with their work, adore their country and animals. And these, I believe, are the best conditions for an ideal Safari.
Thank you, Leopard Orchid Safaris, for an exceptional experience that words can’t fully capture. Looking forward to returning next year!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience, very caring about us !
We had a great experience with this agency. I had a lot of support from them to answer any questions including visa and insurance questions. Dennis was very responsive and caring to make our experience the best possible.
I loved everything about it, from the communication, the support, the respect during the travel and the kindness they all offered before, during and after the trip
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, lovely, unforgettable
we stayed with Nassary for 4 unforgettable days.
with his kindness, cheerfulness and patience Nassary fulfilled our every wish, passionately telling us about life in the parks of Tanzania.
This holiday will remain an indelible memory and forever in our hearts: Asante sana Nassary!
US
A visit to Tanzania with family in July 2025
We travelled to Tanzania for a 11-day/10-night safari including Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We went on our Safari through Lion King. We want to share our whole experience.
Itinerary
I worked with Gordon Fischer to come up with an itinerary that we liked. The whole planning experience was so smooth and interactive. I live in the US, which has a different timezone than TZ. Despite time differences, I could communicate with Gordon at any time. I wanted a very specific itinerary with specific accommodations. Gordon customized the itinerary to include all those, reaching out to the specific camps to confirm they have what we wanted, and changed the itinerary multiple times until we were satisfied. We had to change the schedule a couple of times due to unforeseen events, and he was accommodative of all of that. It was a pleasure to work with him!
Transportation and Accomodation
The vehicle was clean and very comfortable, carrying 4 people and luggages all the time. The accommodations were top notch, except for a couple of camps that were very basic. In general, the lodges, glamps and camps were clean and served great food. They were very entertaining in the evenings with special performances.
Guide/Driver
We had Benjamin as our guide and driver for the whole 11-day trip. We couldn’t have gotten a better person to guide us. Our 2 main requirements were vegetarian food and ability to photograph wild-life. Benjamin ensured that we got fresh cooked food in containers (not packed sandwiches) with a fresh supply of vegetables and fruits. He ensured that the lunch was picnic-caliber and a good break from day-long travelling. But the most important quality of his that we appreciated most was his ability to spot the animals we were looking for, ensure that we see them and photograph them and have patience to allow us to get the best pictures. We remember him busting a couple of other guides who showed water buffaloes as Rhinos to their clients. Ultimately, he did find the real Rhinos and shared the location with others. His knowledge of all the locations is so immense that he drove for hours to show us a Lion Pride containing 19 lions which were so hard to spot in the vast Serengeti. He loved the kids and the kids loved him so much. Their interaction was fun to watch.
To summarize, we couldn’t have asked for a better location, better tour operator and a better guide to etch a great chapter in our memory book!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I saw a lot of creatures
Masai Mara Park was only seen for one and a half days of our two-day vacation. Think about extending your stay when you're making travel plans.
Additionally, this is what we saw at Amboseli.
I saw a lot of creatures. Since you can see them all over your resort, giraffes and zebras were my favourites. Although we were unable to locate leopards among the Big 2, everything else was excellent.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Such a great value for the price paid
My friend and I went to a Kenya 7 days safari in September 2023 and couldn't have made a better choice.
We saw in the reviews and saw that they offered a very good value for what it seems a great safari, so we were a little concerned before we went. Now i can say that the reviews were totally true. Without forgetting that we were in Africa (and, you know what they say: "this is Africa!"), the service, treatment and care we had during our week was awesome. They never left us alone, without guidance or support. We felt safe all the time. Moises was the best tour guide ever! Thanks to him and his expertise, we saw an amazing amount of animals and very close.
To be fair and transparent with you all and the agency, the weak point was the meals. Every day was exactly the same food and there were not a lot of variation.
We would chose again Jocky with no doubt.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We saw EVERYTHING!
On our safari we started in Maun then traveled through Moremi Game Reserve and then to Chobe National park. We went on the 9 day Basic camping safari. Our safari guide (Jamie) was excellent. We saw every animal possible: cheetahs, lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, kudu, impala, honey badgers, hyenas, zebra, hippos, crocodiles, springbok, wild dogs, water buffaloes, wildebeest, warthogs, loads of birds. The food was good and plentiful. Communication with Travel Creations was simple and easy. All in all the trip was worth every cent we spent.
HR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great tour- good value for money
The tour is great and covers interesting places. It is well organised. Silence and Oscar were very helpful and available for any questions we had. We also booked few extra activities before and during our stay, which was easily organised. Our driver Francis was polite and friendly. We were on a budget tour and we liked the campsites at Victoria falls, Elephants Sands and Okavango delta basic bush camp. The opportunity for improvements would be to choose nicer camp near Chobe.
During safari in Chobe se saw a lot of animals, highlight was elephants crossing the river. Safari in Okavango delta was special, far away from civilisations, the campsite was very nice and the cooks prepared delicious food. Walking safari is also special experience. We think this tour provides excellent value for money for visiting Victoria falls, Chobe and Okavango delta.
HK
Effective communication
I recently completed an 8-day Kenya safari tour that included visits to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Hell's Gate, and Amboseli National Parks. The experience was truly unforgettable, offering a fantastic mix of wildlife and landscapes.
The tour was well-priced. Accommodations were reasonably comfortable throughout the trip.
One of the standout aspects of the tour was the excellent customer service. Any concerns or issues we raised with the tour agency were addressed promptly and efficiently, which made the whole experience smooth and stress-free.