Cinematic East & Southern African Safaris

Luxury Private Safaris
in Kenya & East Africa

Private luxury journeys across Kenya's greatest reserves, and considered weekend escapes for those who call it home. Fully licensed. Impeccably guided. Quietly generous.

14+
Years guiding
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1,200+ reviews
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Silver-level KPSGA
Bespoke 4x4 Fleet
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Fully Insured
KATO & TRA licensed
Award-Winning
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Safaris & Getaways

Journeys, weekends and moments.

One collection for the traveler flying in from abroad and the local weekender in equal measure. Every trip is privately guided.

A wild leopard in Kenya's grasslands, photographed by our safari guides
We are Leopard Orchid Safaris

Named for the leopard. Guided by people who love her.

A leopard chose our founder's tent, one still evening in the Mara, and never quite left. We named the company after her. Fifteen years on, our guides still read the bush the same way she taught them to, patiently, quietly, one story at a time.

We're a family-run, KATO-bonded, TRA-licensed safari house. Boutique by choice. Private by default. Every guest gets a real name, a real WhatsApp number, and a guide who was born within an hour of the park you're visiting.

Our Mission

Mission

To craft private, honestly-priced African journeys that leave every guest safer, more inspired and more connected to Africa than they arrived, while creating meaningful work for the guides, camps and conservancies that make the wild possible.

Our Vision

Vision

To be East Africa's most quietly considered safari house, the small operator that international travellers and discerning Kenyans recommend first, because we combine world-class hospitality with the authenticity only a family-run team can deliver.

Why Choose Us?

A team you can call by name.

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Personalised Service
Every itinerary is drafted by a real person on our Ruiru team, not a form. Michael, Martin, Ann, Sally, James or Zacch will know your name before you land.
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Local Presence
We live where we guide. Our head office sits in Ruiru, and most of our guides live in the villages that border the parks you'll be visiting.
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Home to Quality
Boutique lodges, silver and gold-certified guides, spotless 4x4s. Every partner we send you to has been personally inspected by our own team.
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Reliability & Integrity
KATO bonded, TRA licensed, Ecotourism Kenya certified. Client funds held in a bonded escrow account. All-in prices that never change after you book.
About Leopard Orchid Safaris

The balance between hospitality and authenticity, perfected.

Our African safaris offer a stress-free, luxurious travel experience without ever sacrificing quality or splendour. From the moment you land, we take care of every detail, private transfers, licensed guides, hand-picked lodges, so you can focus on the one thing that matters: living the story you were meant to tell.

A small, family-run outfit based in Ruiru, Kenya. Fully licensed. Fully bonded. Quietly generous. Every itinerary is designed one-to-one, never packaged, never rushed.

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Spur Mall, Ruiru · Kenya
Spur Mall, Second Floor, RM S14
Exit 12, Thika Road Superhighway
Kimbo, Ruiru · P.O. Box 890-00232, Kenya
Top Destinations · East Africa

Kenya & Tanzania. One curated collection.

From the Great Migration on the Mara and the Serengeti to Kilimanjaro's snows, the coral coast of Diani, Lamu and Watamu, and the flamingo-fringed Rift Valley lakes, every itinerary designed in-house and privately guided.

🇰🇪 Kenya

Our home ground, 16 destinations

Maasai Mara · Kenya Coast · Rift Valley · Northern Frontier
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
From $650

Maasai Mara

Kenya's crown jewel, home to the Great Migration and the highest concentration of big cats in Africa.

$650–$5,500 per person · 17 itineraries
July–October for the MigrationExplore
Amboseli National Park
Kenya
From $855

Amboseli

Free-ranging elephant herds set against the snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

$855–$5,500 per person · 11 itineraries
June–OctoberExplore
Lake Nakuru National Park
Kenya
From $870

Lake Nakuru

A Rift Valley soda lake famous for flamingos, rhino sanctuaries and dramatic escarpment views.

$870–$2,750 per person · 11 itineraries
Year-roundExplore
Tsavo East National Park
Kenya

Tsavo East

Vast red-earth wilderness famous for its red elephants and the Yatta Plateau.

June–OctoberExplore
Tsavo West National Park
Kenya

Tsavo West

Rugged volcanic scenery, crystal-clear springs and dramatic lava flows.

June–OctoberExplore
Aberdare National Park
Kenya

Aberdare

Thick rainforest, waterfalls and wild moorlands, a hiking and wildlife paradise in the highlands.

Year-roundExplore
Samburu National Reserve
Kenya
From $2,430

Samburu

Rugged northern wilderness on the Ewaso Ng'iro River, home to rare Special Five species.

$2,430–$2,750 per person · 2 itineraries
Year-roundExplore
Meru National Park
Kenya
From $2,430

Meru

Wild, remote and lush, the untamed setting of Born Free where rivers meet dense bush.

$2,430 per person · 1 itinerary
June–OctoberExplore
Mount Kenya National Park
Kenya

Mount Kenya

Africa's second-highest peak, with glaciers, alpine forests and unforgettable trekking.

Jan–FebExplore
Nairobi National Park
Kenya
From $210

Nairobi

The world's only wildlife capital, a full game reserve minutes from the city skyline.

$210 per person · 1 itinerary
Year-roundExplore
Hell's Gate National Park
Kenya
From $870

Hell's Gate

Dramatic gorges, towering cliffs and Kenya's only park where you can walk and cycle among wildlife.

$870–$2,750 per person · 7 itineraries
Year-roundExplore
Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island
Kenya

Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island

A freshwater Rift Valley lake where you can walk among giraffe and zebra with no predators in sight.

Year-roundExplore
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Kenya
From $1,300

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary and home to the last two northern white rhinos on Earth.

$1,300–$2,750 per person · 3 itineraries
Year-roundExplore
Diani Beach
Kenya

Diani Beach

Powder-white sand, warm turquoise Indian Ocean and colobus monkeys in the coastal forest.

July–MarchExplore
Lamu Island
Kenya

Lamu Island

A UNESCO Swahili town of coral-stone alleys, dhows and barefoot island time.

December–MarchExplore
Malindi & Watamu
Kenya

Malindi & Watamu

Marine parks with turtles, dolphins and one of the world's most protected coral reefs.

October–AprilExplore
🇹🇿 Tanzania

The northern circuit, 4 destinations

Serengeti · Kilimanjaro · Tarangire · Manyara

Cross-border logistics, visas, charter flights and airport transfers, all handled in-house. Combine any two or more destinations into one seamless journey.

Guests on a game drive at sunset
Why premium travelers choose us

Six promises we put in writing.

Booking a $6,000+ safari from the other side of the world takes trust. Here is exactly what you are guaranteed the moment your deposit lands with us.

No hidden fees
The price you see is the price you pay. Park fees, transfers and taxes all included.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 30 days before travel and receive a full refund, no questions asked.
Licensed & bonded operator
Registered with KATO, TRA & Kenya Tourism Board. Client funds held in escrow.
24/7 in-country support
A real human on WhatsApp and phone for the entirety of your stay in Kenya.
Bespoke, never packaged
Every itinerary is designed one-to-one. Private vehicles, private guides, private time.
Safety-first standards
Vehicles serviced monthly, guides first-aid certified, comprehensive travel insurance.
Guest Book

Told by those who went.

Verified reviews pulled from our SafariBookings and SafariGo operator profiles. Names, ratings and trips exactly as written.

5.0 / 5· 240+ verified reviews
5.0
"Ten days across Kenya's most famous parks and it exceeded every expectation, start to finish. It was our first safari and nothing was left for us to chase up."
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Liam
Travelled with family
10 day Kenya itinerary, July 2026
Verified on TripAdvisor
5.0
"The organisation was seamless from the first email to the last drop-off. We were even surprised with a lodge upgrade during our two days in the Masai Mara."
F
Francois B
Travelled with friends
Masai Mara, June 2026
Verified on TripAdvisor
5.0
"A fantastic experience at a genuinely competitive price. Choosing Leopard Orchid Safaris turned a hard decision into an easy one."
D
Discover1870492771
Travelled as a couple
Kenya safari, November 2025
Verified on TripAdvisor
5.0
"Six days in Kenya with our guide Sam, who was endlessly patient with our two children, aged 8 and 11. The route was well planned and every transfer was comfortable."
M
Michela
Switzerland
6 day Kenya family safari, August 2026
Verified on SafariBookings
5.0
"Our honeymoon safari was incredible and completely unforgettable. The guide we were given was outstanding from the first morning to the last."
J
James Lands
Honeymoon safari
Kenya honeymoon safari
Verified on SafariBookings
5.0
"Excellent service and clear communication throughout, both while booking and once we were on the road. Nothing was ever left unanswered."
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Verified traveller
SafariBookings review
Kenya safari
Verified on SafariBookings
5.0
"Eight days through Nakuru, the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo East and Taita Hills, finishing with a drop-off at Diani Beach. Patrick replied to everything quickly and his knowledge of the animals was superb."
M
Marco
Italy
8 day Kenya safari, September 2024
Verified on SafariGo
5.0
"Perfectly organised from end to end. Our guide Elijah was professional and efficient at every stage of the trip."
M
Maurizio P.
Italy
Kenya safari, August 2024
Verified on SafariGo
5.0
"Five days across Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara. Elijah answered every question while we planned, and our guide Alex was knowledgeable and so warm with my children."
R
Ruth
United Kingdom
5 day Kenya safari, August 2024
Verified on SafariGo
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Blog & Field Notes

Stories from the bush.

Guide diaries, packing lists and the small local secrets that make a trip. Fresh writing every week.

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Serengeti National Park: The Complete Safari Guide
10 min read

Serengeti National Park: The Complete Safari Guide

How to plan a Serengeti safari, where to stay, when the migration moves through, and how it differs from Kenya's Masai Mara.

The Ultimate Kenya Safari Guide: Everything to Know Before You Go
11 min read

The Ultimate Kenya Safari Guide: Everything to Know Before You Go

From the Masai Mara migration to Amboseli's elephants under Kilimanjaro, the complete first-timer's guide to a Kenya safari, written by people who run them for a living.

Masai Mara Safari: The Complete Guide to Kenya's Greatest Reserve
9 min read

Masai Mara Safari: The Complete Guide to Kenya's Greatest Reserve

Everything you actually need to know about the Masai Mara safari, the migration timing, the best conservancies, and how to avoid the vehicle crowds.

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