
James Kabiru
Leads Leopard Orchid Safaris and works with the team on safari planning and guest arrangements.

Leopard Orchid Safaris is a Kenyan safari and MICE operator crafting personalized, premium East Africa journeys, from private big cat safaris to executive conferences and incentive travel.
Leopard Orchid Safaris is led by Director James Kabiru and a team based in Ruiru, Kenya. We plan wildlife journeys, beach stays and corporate travel across East Africa.
Our team helps you choose a route, accommodation and transport for your dates and budget, from private safaris to group journeys and conference programmes.
Being locally owned matters more than it sounds. It means we know which Mara conservancy is quiet in August, which Serengeti camp moves with the herds, and which lodge manager will hold a room on a phone call. It also means the money you spend stays largely in the country you came to see.
Our mission is simple. 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.

One office, one long table. Every enquiry, itinerary and late night WhatsApp message passes through someone on this list.

Leads Leopard Orchid Safaris and works with the team on safari planning and guest arrangements.

Leads the consulting desk and helps guests plan their safari and travel arrangements.

Manages the Ruiru office and coordinates safari planning, guides and guest arrangements.

Helps guests compare routes and accommodation options to suit their dates and interests.

Handles accounts, invoices and payment enquiries for the team.

Coordinates vehicles and transport arrangements for safari journeys and transfers.

Drives our digital growth and client acquisition, connecting travelers worldwide to Leopard Orchid Safaris.
Referred by a friend, or read a review that mentioned someone here? Ask for them by name and they will handle your trip personally, from the first quote to the airport drop off.


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Our office is in Ruiru, Kenya. Speak with our team about routes, accommodation and guided safari options.
Plan your route, accommodation and transport around your group, interests and budget.
Discuss conservancy stays and community visits with our team when planning your itinerary.
Airport meet and greet, safari transport, conference planning and incentive travel for retreats and corporate groups.
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Ask about the guide assigned to your itinerary and their experience and current qualifications.
Private vehicle and group travel options can be arranged around your itinerary and budget.
Request current operator registration, licensing and insurance documents from our office before booking.
Your quote confirms the inclusions, exclusions and payment terms for the services you choose.
Confirm your on-trip contact arrangements with our team before you travel.
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.
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.
We had an amazing trip our driver/guide Francis was very knowledgeable and took us to see all of the big five of Africa.

Tell us your dates and how you like to travel. A real person from our Ruiru office replies within a few hours.
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