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)
Reviews
Email Sophie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Small, reliable, professional, friendly and great value safari company - we saw the big 5!
We had an amazing time on our 5-day Safari to Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara (our favourite). The animals were everywhere. Elijah and George (our guide) were professional and reliable and quick to answer any questions. The food and accommodation in Amboseli Serena Lodge and Enkorok Mara Camp was excellent and it was interesting to talk with the Maasai.
Elijah (the organiser) met us at the airport transfer and before the safari itself, to explain the plans. George made sure we got to see all the animals, including a leopard, that had been spotted (the guides communicate by radio). The parks were so big that most of the time we could only see one other vehicle. The trip included a picnic lunch under a tree in the Masai Mara. The game drives were usually about 4 hours long and we definitely got our money’s worth.
The distances between the 3 parks were very long and tiring - between 5 and 7 hours every day, a lot of which were on bumpy dirt tracks - but that couldn’t be helped. The 4WD vehicle was quite shabby and not as smart as those of other companies, but maybe this is where costs were shaved off. George appeared knowledgeable but was quite quiet - this was perfect for us.
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Email Belhadj Jawad | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
The safari was amazing, our guide and our driver was experienced and everything was perfect.
MV
Email Hawwa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Patrick is the best
Elijah picked us from the airport and introduced us to our Driver Patrick and our trip started from that time. Patrick helped us with everything and treated us like family. We had a bit of challenge because our accommodation had very limited electricity but it was solved once we requested them it is very important for us. We travelled to 4 different locations and it was long drives but Patrick made it very comfortable for us. We stayed in beautiful places. It’s called sopa lodge. Nakuru sopa was the best. For safety and comfort I Definitely recommend leopard safari and Patrick. Thank you for making our trip so memorable
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Email Heidi & Paul | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfectly organized, everything went well, you get definitely more than expected
The communication from the beginning was easy - everything went smoothly and worked out perfectly. Leoprad Orchid Safaris organized everthing to our satisfaction, even our individuell wishes have been realized. Pick up from the hotel was on time and the relation with our very good driver Patrick was great from the beginning. His knowledge of the 5 different Parks (Tsavo East and West, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara) and of the wild life was extraordinary and contributed a lot to our perfect game drives. We got definitely more than expected, including stuck in a waterhole or "fighting" with an adult male baboon for bread ;-) or a monkey for a banana :-) during a picknick close to Mara River.
Every game drive is different but we were very lucky to see more than only the "Big Fives" in a fantastic sceenery including Kilimandscharo. Be prepared for some looooong drives, but it is worth. The only recommendation from our side, stay in lodges inside the Parks. Accomodation have been extraordinary including delicious meals, but at Amboseli and Lake Nakuru to stay also inside the park would have given more time for game drives. All together, a great adventure and a perfect safari due to the perfect organisation by Leopard Orchid Safaris and our driver Patrick.
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Email Benjamin Annett | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Elijah was very helpful answering supportive with what we wanted our safari holiday to be like.
The tour was very flexible to what we wanted to see, the quality of accommodation and also our overall budget. We saw loads of animals and had amazing experience with animals in their natural habitat. Highly recommend you ask for Patrick who was our driver/guide. A family man who has a great sense of humour and made the whole experience more enjoyable.
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Email Matteo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A young promise of the safari service
The organizator, Elijah, was very kind and mindfull of ours needs, while our tour guide, Patrick, was extremly attentive, always punctual and kind. He answered all of our questions, not only about the animals and visited places, that he knows very well, but even about Kenya as a whole. He showed excellent driving skills and was always mindfull of our well being.
The vehicle was in very good conditions and Patrick made sure that it was always clean.
From start to end the Leopard Orchid Safaris showed both kindness and competence.
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Email Roberto | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Organized and Reliable
it is a young but reliable and organized agency. during the organization of the trip I had in Elijah a punctual and important point of reference in setting up the trip, arrived in Kenya he welcomed us at the airport together with Mr James, the boss of Leopard Orchid safaris and our guide / driver Patrick. during the trip Patrick was exceptional both as a driver and as a guide he always advised us and was essential during the game drives to spot the animals. overall I am more than satisfied and I would recommend it
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Email Riccardo | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent organisation
Leopard Orchid safaris has been an excellent tour operator for my time in Kenya. Even befeore my arrival in the country they have always turned up being caring, kind and available. Elijah, our local coordinator, was the one we were keeping in touch with: a very capable man with very good organisational skills and ready to meet our demands.
Once landed our guy guide/ driver Patrick turned up being the best we could get: always punctual, available for any questions, very organised and with a very good preparation not only about the country and its history but even as the places and parks visited were concerned. The vehicle we have been travelling with was in a perfect state, always tidied up and very clean for the whole duration of the experience.
All the accommodations met our expectations with some even over taking them.
I therefore strongly recommend Leopard Orchid Safaris to everyone who wish to spend some lovely time here in Kenya, visiting Parks and spotting animals with very professionist guys all along your permanence.
CH
Email Gregor | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
a lot of promises but reality was different
We chose this company because contact with Elija was very good... The company made a good impression and had good reviews...
We had a driver and guide Zachary... he was good at finding animals but he is not good guide. he constantly ignored our requests - it was private tour! he was all the time too late. We heard excuses all the time...
I would like to report briefly the day after the day:
1. On the first day our driver fell asleep while driving. We didn't feel safe... We thought - ok. it's first day... Maybe he had something important and couldn't get enough sleep
2. We started second day in Tsavo. It was nice there... We should go at lunchtime to Amboseli and have there afternoon game drive.. He informed us - He needs to have repaired his windshield wipers... he should know mechanic and it should take us 20 minutes. We spent 4 hours there and they didn't work. He didn't explain anything to us. we didn't get anything to eat... That day we still had to weld our shock absorbers...Zachary drove really fast on the bumpy road...
3. The third day in Amboselli was great. We hoped - it will be better... It won't be...
4. We came to Naivasha - he said us - we should pay for boat ride... we showed him on the program that this was included. He called long with Elija... In the end we didn't have to pay but that was annoying again
5. We wanted to change our program and do short hike - he told us that it will cost 20 USD... We either had to walk on dusty road or rent bikes because we couldn't get to this trail by car... we learned there that at beginn of this trail were a lot of cars... ok doesnt matter... everything cost almost 60 USD... Zachary should wait for us. We came back - he wasn't there. We called him - he said he had a flat tire on the way... We went there by bikes... that wasn't true. We waited in full sun for him one hour! We lost one hour of our game drive in the afternoon.
6. It was Friday... We were supposed to spend the afternoon of this day, the next all day and half on the next day (Sunday) in Masai Mara... Its the best park and we wanted to spent there at least. 2 days...
In the morning we were informed that the rules had changed and we would not be able to enter on the last day. If we want to do that then we have to pay extra 80 USD. Zachary advised us against it because we would have a long way to Nairobi... we suggested: we are going to Masai Mara as soon as possible and we spend more time there on this day. He agreed. On the way he didnt't talk to us... We drove to the camping site and waited there 2 hours - We didn't know what we were waiting for. We think that he didnt want to pay for 2 days in Masai Mara... It was emberassing...
7. It was great day in Masai Mara.
8. We visited Masai village and went to Nairobi... We arrived there at 4 pm and we Zachary wanted to take us to the airport (we should spent evening in restaurants... - we had a flight at 4 am and that's why we wanted to spend half a day in the national park and not in the city... I asked Elija for it in many of mails... We suggested too that we visit Masai village on first day (Friday) - Visit in Village took us only one hour... It could be a option... Zachary told us - It is impossible - Elijah asked us at airport - why didn't we do it so - We were surprised that he doesn't know it... Zachary called him a lot... Elijah did us offer and he should react if something doesn't work...
In summary: we heard excuses all the time. Driver was rude and did what he wanted. We suspect - he wanted to pay for everything and wanted to be home so fast as possible.
He suggested us that we go to airport at pm. It's not allowed in Nairobi to come into the departure lounge more than 3 hours before the flight... If we had listened to our guide, we would have spent 9 hours in front of the airport... That shows what a guide is he...
If you want to go with this company, don't pay the entire amount before the end of the trip. It was our mistake. But they made a professional impression.. I'm giving two stars because we saw a lot of animals... But the guide was unprofessional.
We want to visit Africa again but definitely not with Zachary... We thought that he didn't take Elijah seriously either. Elijah made a good impression but for a long time he didn't listen to us but to Zachary... At the airport he asked us how he could compensate us... -
(just one day instead of 1.5 in Amboseli, one day and 2 hours instead of 2 days in Masai Mara...) Sorry Elijah but you should take yours guests seriously...
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Email Sanjaya Parajuli | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional experience!
We had a lovely time in Kenya during our 6-days safari trip through Amboseli National Park, Laka Nakuru and Masai Mara. Elijah- our tour organizer was very good with communication in response for our queries very promptly. He was there at the airport to receive and see us off.
The success of our safari can largely be credited to Daniel, our exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable guide/ driver. His warm personality and expertise made the journey not only educational but also deeply enjoyable.
Most of the accommodations were very good. We spotted a lot of animals (the big five and more) and learned a lot about the Kenyan culture. For anyone who is looking for a complete and affordable safari, we really recommend Leopard Orchid Safaris.