Our team
Leisure Escapes Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $5,680 to $15,491 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Guy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional organiser and guide delivering a wonderful experience in Kenia!
We had an amazing Kenia experience with Leisure Escapes! We did the 5 day tour from Nairobi to the Aberdare region, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara and loved every second. From the first email to the actual trip, everything went incredibly smoothly and Esther and the team were brilliant throughout. Our guide, Jeff, was amazing - incredibly knowledgable (especially on birds) and just a pleasure to be with for 5 days. Would highly recommend!
Email Melissa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly a leisure escape! Safari 2025
This was our first safari and it truly exceeded our expectations! We did a private luxury safari and the accommodations provided were absolutely spectacular.
We directly communicated with Esther via emails and she was very prompt and professional. She provided us with a detailed itinerary which highlighted our route, lodges with photos and a daily itinerary so we could clearly see what we would be doing.
Duncan was our tour guide for the week and we really could not fault him, he was absolutely excellent! He has 20+ years of safari experience and you could really tell by the way he got us to the perfect spots at the right times to see the animals! He gave us so much insight not only to the animals but also into Kenya. He managed the bumpy roads really well, felt very safe with him and he was extremely professional and very patient. If we wanted to see a particular animal he was on the hunt for them. His vision and hazard perception is amazing, wish I could see as far as he can! He truly is an asset to the company!
We stayed at the following lodges:
Tulia in Amboseli where we had a beautiful backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro from our room
Sawela lodge in Lake Naivasha where the food variety was incredible and beautiful grounds.
Sara Lion hill game lodge at Lake Nakuru which is inside the national park so you get to see all the animals whilst driving.
Neptune at Masai Mara which was my absolute favourite! They provided us a personal chef, a butler who brought us a hot drink in the morning to wake us up and also the room and lodge had a hippos in your eyeline, it was truly an incredible experience. You can see bush babies here at the lodge also and a beautiful sunrise to wake up to! Our butler Moses was incredible, he gave us hot water bottles before bed and blankets to keep us warm through the night.
All the lodges we stayed at provided outstanding food and clean amenities. The staff were very helpful and everyone made sure our stay met our needs.
We also did the additional activities of the Masai Mara village visit where we were welcomed by the chiefs son and shown cultural dances and given an insight to their daily lives. We also did the hippo boat safari at Lake Navaisha where we got close up to the hippos and saw some beautiful birds. We also did a walking safari there which truly was an experience!
Also our jeep was very safe and secure which I think is really important considering you are amongst wild animals! But it provided us with excellent views and we weren’t restricted.
I honestly would thoroughly recommend Leisure escapes, it really was worth every penny! Only wish we booked longer!
Email Kevin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organized, prompt, responsive, caring.
Kevin D
Where do I start? We knew the Kenyan people were kind and caring, but this company blew that baseline out of the water.
To find a Safari company I did a Google search and filled out a sort of questionnaire to detail what we were looking for. Esther Maina from Leisure Escapes Safaris responded within a few hours with a full quote and detailed itinerary. Over the next week or so, a couple of other companies responded, but Esther's quote was the lowest. I am apprehensive about picking the lowest bid, but at the time 44 of 45 reviews were 5 stars, and 1 was 4 star. However, that is a low number of reviews compared to some other companies that has several hundred. The other issue was that many reviews used the word "professional" with similar themes. I wondered if these reviews were real. I needn't have worried. I asked my son who is well versed in sniffing out issues to look at them. He verified that they were real reviews from real people. I reached out to Esther to ask why they had so few reviews. She immediately responded that they were a new company that started just before the pandemic and then had to take a break. They were starting again. Because Esther was so responsive, my wife and I felt good about moving forward with this company. BEST decision ever. We paid the deposit and as we worked through the details of the trip, we emailed Esther several times, and each time the response was prompt and comprehensive, even when we had asked the same question previously.
We were spending another week in Kenya after the Safari, so we asked Esther if she could help plan the other days we were in Nairobi and Diani. Again prompt comprehensive responses. But the kicker that sent me over the top on this company is what happened when our initial flight out of Dallas got delayed and we missed connections in NY and Paris. We were rebooked by Delta on Kenya Airways, but we were getting there a day late and so would lose the hotel reservation in Nairobi the day before the safari. Because the flight out of Nairobi back to Dallas at the end of the trip was at 10:30 at night, Esther took it upon herself to ask the hotel to let us stay in the room until it was time to leave for the airport, rather than giving up the room at the customary morning check out time. She argued that we had paid for but not used the rooms at the start of the trip, so requested them to swap out the days. This was a game changer for us as we were able to explore the city during the day and then come back to the hotel to shower and change before the long flight back home.
I have a long career in customer facing roles, and so I know what I am talking about when I say this company sets the Gold Standard.
The Safari itself was great. Our guide/driver Duncan was incredible at spotting animals with the naked eye, which we struggled to see with binoculars. Often he was the first to spot animals and then radio the other drivers as to the location. He admitted we lucked out with how many animals we saw, including a pair of Lions mating, but I would like to give a lot of credit to his experience and skill .
He was also calm, kind and low key and we always felt safe with him, particularly on the long drivers between the parks. Where other people on the road seemed reckless, Duncan put safety first.
I give this company, Esther and Duncan the highest possible recommendation. Well done!!
Kevin Dias
Email Travis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Honeymoon!
The trip was great, communication was easy and responsive and our guide Ken was very friendly!
Email KATO | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Undoubtedly an unforgettable experience
Despite the rainy season, we enjoyed wonderful weather, except for a few hours at the Giraffe Centre. We saw lions, giraffes, and elephants, and admired the beautiful scenery and stunning sunsets and sunrises.
Our stay at Alama Camp Mara was excellent, with great facilities, delicious food, and hospitable staff. Visiting the Maasai village and experiencing their traditional way of life was unique and memorable.
Our guide, Benerd, was kind and attentive, making the trip wonderful. Although we couldn't visit the Giraffe Centre, he took us to a shopping center instead. His excellent service was greatly appreciated.
Leisure Escapes Safaris' Operations Director was a key reason for choosing them. She answered all our questions, accommodated changes, and addressed our requests, easing our anxieties about visiting Kenya for the first time.
Our trip to Kenya with Leisure Escapes Safaris was unforgettable.
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Email Pranjal Nanavaty | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari, featuring top-notch stays and amazing wildlife sightings.
Our safari with Leisure Escapes Safaris was an unforgettable experience! The accommodations exceeded our expectations, providing comfort and luxury in the heart of nature. Our driver was exceptional, ensuring we had the best sightings possible. We explored Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru, and Masai Mara National Parks, each offering breathtaking views and incredible wildlife encounters. Highly recommend!
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Email Jeanette | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kindly with a lot of knowledge about the animals and surroundings.
From the very beginning, Jeff was nice and always on time.
He drove us through 4 parks, was very interesseted in what we wanted and did absolutely everuthing for us.
Before heading to the airport, he drove us around in Nairobi.
We will in all times recomend Leisure safaris!!!!!!
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Email Magdalena | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional
Leisure Escapes Safaris provided us with wonderful experiences and excellent care during the safari. Very competent guide Duncan took care of our carefree and full of attractions time. We sincerely recommend you
Email Carmen Andre' & Claudio Vitale | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience in Kenya with Leisure Escape
I did a request on safaribookings.com and 3 agencies replied. Leisure Escapes Safaris replied very quickly but also very accurate and with a nice proposal. Comunication with Esther was efficient both via email and phone, she understood exactly what I wanted and this is very important to get the right safari for you.
We signed for a 7 days Safari from Nairobi including Amboseli, Tsavo West and Tata Hills Sancturary.
Our guide was very professional, always in time and very competent. We had no issues at all.
The car was comfortable with all the accessories.
All the hotels were booked correctly as we agreed and we ended up in beautiful lodges with beautiful rooms.
What I can say is Esther was amazing since the first contact to the end. We had 0 problems. Everything was organised in the minimal details and you can tell they care about their customers.
My personal suggestion is to choice, whenever possible, a lodge with the waterhole. Safari is tiring and search for animals sometimes don't give you so much.With the waterhole instead you can relax in your room or during dinner and see them in their normal day by day activities, undisturbed from cars
Email Swaroop | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attention to details
We booked our trip with Ester and Duncan was our driver/ guide. The itinerary was planned very well. The lodge(s) were inside the park and made it easier for early morning game drives. Duncan was extremely helpful and made certain we got to see the big 5 animals. We encountered an elephant in heat on two different occasions and Duncan made sure we were safe. Ester was able to assist with securing a vehicle for city trip of Nairobi as well.