A leopard in the grass looking directly at the camera, Kenya
About Leopard Orchid Safaris

Locally owned. Kenya based. Built for travellers who notice the details.

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.

Our Story

Safari planning from our Ruiru office.

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.

The Leopard Orchid Safaris team in Kenya
By the numbers
176
SafariBookings reviews
5.0
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10
SafariGo reviews
5.0
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Ruiru
Our office in Kenya
The People Behind The Trip

Meet the Ruiru office.

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

James Kabiru, Director at Leopard Orchid Safaris

James Kabiru

Director

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

Sally James, Co-Director & Head of Department, Tour Consultants at Leopard Orchid Safaris

Sally James

Co-Director & Head of Department, Tour Consultants

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

Michael, Manager at Leopard Orchid Safaris

Michael

Manager

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

Martin, Tour Consultant at Leopard Orchid Safaris

Martin

Tour Consultant

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

Ann, Accountant at Leopard Orchid Safaris

Ann

Accountant

Handles accounts, invoices and payment enquiries for the team.

Frashier, Transport Manager at Leopard Orchid Safaris

Frashier

Transport Manager

Coordinates vehicles and transport arrangements for safari journeys and transfers.

Zacch, Lead Gen Expert at Leopard Orchid Safaris

Zacch

Lead Gen Expert

Drives our digital growth and client acquisition, connecting travelers worldwide to Leopard Orchid Safaris.

Ask For Them By Name

Choose your consultant. Talk to that same person start to finish.

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.

Sally James
Co-Director, Lead Safari Consultant
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Director James Kabiru
Director
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Michael from Leopard Orchid Safaris seeing guests off on safari in NairobiOur director with a group of guests beside a Leopard Orchid Safaris Land Cruiser
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Why Choose Us

What you are actually paying for.

Local Team

Our office is in Ruiru, Kenya. Speak with our team about routes, accommodation and guided safari options.

Personalized Itineraries

Plan your route, accommodation and transport around your group, interests and budget.

Conservation & Community

Discuss conservancy stays and community visits with our team when planning your itinerary.

Logistics & MICE

Airport meet and greet, safari transport, conference planning and incentive travel for retreats and corporate groups.

Public guest feedback

SafariBookings shows 5.0 from 176 reviews. SafariGo shows 5.0 from 10 reviews. Read the original feedback on our linked profiles.

Safari guiding

Ask about the guide assigned to your itinerary and their experience and current qualifications.

Travel your way

Private vehicle and group travel options can be arranged around your itinerary and budget.

Check our documents

Request current operator registration, licensing and insurance documents from our office before booking.

Written pricing

Your quote confirms the inclusions, exclusions and payment terms for the services you choose.

In-country contact

Confirm your on-trip contact arrangements with our team before you travel.

In Their Words

Read our guests' safari experiences.

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.
Sam · United Kingdom · SafariBookings
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.
Kelly · United States · SafariBookings
We had an amazing trip our driver/guide Francis was very knowledgeable and took us to see all of the big five of Africa.
Mark · United States · SafariBookings
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