Here is the team at Beyond the Plains
Beyond The Plains Kenya Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2021)
- Member Of:
- ASTA, Kenya Association of Tour Operators, East Africa Wildlife Society, AMREF, Nature Kenya & Tourism Regulatory Authority
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $130 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email D. Abadir | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
John planned an exceptional trip for us that exceeded our expectations!
Beyond the Plains is an exceptional company to work with! They took the time to assess our goals for our first safari and made sure all of them were met. Their communication was excellent and they were extremely responsive! Every detail was taken care of from reserving our lodges, purchasing tickets at the reserve and all our transportation. We didn’t have to coordinate any part. They even coordinated our stay in a conservancy and coordinated transportation to and from. I especially appreciated the comprehensive PDF’s they sent us outlining our itinerary. We truly felt the experience was worth the price. I highly recommend working with them for future safaris! I know we will work with them again for any future safaris we take.
CA
Email Suk | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari, Excellent Guides, and a Company That Listens
We recently completed a 13-day, 12-night Kenya and Tanzania safari with Beyond the Plains Safaris. It was a truly memorable trip with incredible wildlife, beautiful accommodations—some of which exceeded our expectations—and outstanding driver-guides.
Sammy was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process. He was responsive, accommodating, and helped us customize an itinerary that allowed us to travel in a loop through Kenya and Tanzania.
Our safari was divided into three legs, each with a different driver-guide. Ronnie guided us through Kenya for five days, visiting Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara. He is an exceptional guide with outstanding wildlife-spotting skills. He always seemed to know where to find the animals, giving us countless unforgettable sightings throughout the trip. What impressed us even more was his character. On two separate occasions, we saw him stop to help school buses carrying students after they became stuck in sand and mud. Even though he was on a tight schedule, he immediately offered his assistance. His kindness, honesty, and willingness to help others speak volumes about the kind of person he is.
Bariki was our guide in Tanzania for six days, taking us through Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and worked tirelessly to give us the best possible wildlife viewing opportunities.
On the final leg of our journey, after crossing back into Kenya, the safari jeep provided was in very poor condition. A window that could not be fully closed allowed dust to continuously blow into the vehicle, making the long drives extremely dusty and uncomfortable. Although our guide, Alexander, did his best to clean the jeep and provide excellent service, the condition of the vehicle was beyond his control.
When we raised our concerns, Sammy responded promptly, apologized sincerely, and arranged for a replacement jeep to be driven all the way from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park—a journey of about 4.5 hours. We appreciated his professionalism, willingness to listen, and his efforts to resolve the problem. Unfortunately, replacing the jeep also meant replacing Alexander with another driver, Brian. We were not aware that Alexander would have to leave us immediately. We felt this was unfair to him, as he had done everything he could to make our experience enjoyable despite the vehicle's condition.
Overall, Beyond the Plains delivered an excellent safari experience with a well-planned itinerary, wonderful accommodations, amazing wildlife encounters, and exceptional driver-guides. While the issue with the vehicle on the final leg was disappointing, the company's willingness to acknowledge the problem and take corrective action showed that they genuinely care about their guests' experience.
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Email Sirshendu Nandy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with BTP safaris
It's a wow experience for us. Our guide, Ken is gem of a person with detailed knowledge of routes and terrains of all parks. We had amazing drive with wide range of animal siting.. 5 star for the company and best of luck..
HK
Email Alan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service for a lifetime safari!
We found the journey well-planned as we expected and very amazing. Thanks again so much for their arrangement throughout the past months!
It has been an unforgettable lifetime moment for us seeing all the big 5, the crossing, more and more. Especially appreciate our driver-guide Ben has been taking care of us patiently throughout the trip and always sincerely prioritising our needs. Highly recommended!
Email Belinda | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An unforgettable safari experience with excellent service.
We had an amazing experience with Beyond The Plains Kenya Safaris. The communication was excellent our tour guide, Peter was a wonderful person,friendly and reliable, and everything was well organised. The safari itself was unforgettable, and we truly enjoyed every moment. They made our trip special and memorable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great safari experience in Kenya.
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Email Bernard | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A reliable, honest, and caring safari operator with excellent guides and service.
If you’re looking for a reliable, affordable, safe, communicative, and trustworthy safari operator, we highly recommend Beyond the Plains Kenya Safaris. We spent around 3 months researching different companies and reading reviews on TripAdvisor, Google, and SafariBookings before deciding to book with them and we’re so glad we did!
A few things really stood out to us:
1. Great communication: Fridah was incredibly polite, responsive, and always replied within 24 hours. She was also very transparent about what was included in the price.
2. Honest pricing: We compared several offers and really appreciated the clear breakdown of the services, lodges, hotels, and tents. Fridah contacted all the accommodations in advance and made sure we actually stayed at the places that were quoted.
3. Amazing guide: We spent 9 days with Aaron, who drove and guided us through several parks in Kenya. He was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and parks, and no question was ever too much. You can genuinely tell that he loves his job and wants you to have the best possible experience. He also drove very safely and always made sure we felt comfortable and looked after.
And, of course, “Hakuna Matata” is his favourite sentence! Whether you want to start your safari early or take a more relaxed morning, Aaron is always happy to accommodate.
Overall, we had an amazing experience and would happily recommend Beyond the Plains Kenya Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Kenya!
Email Alex | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing and safe safari
Amazing experience. The tour company was very responsive. Our guide/driver (Dan) was excellent: safety-conscious, knowledgeable, reliable, and friendly. Keep in mind that this isn’t budget travel (moderately expensive), but I was traveling with family, and so safety and reasonable comfort were my priorities. I’d absolutely recommend this outfit to others.
CA
Email Wilson | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great, knowledgeable and accomodating
Unforgettable Safari Experience with Exceptional Service!
We recently returned from an incredible trip, and I cannot say enough good things about the team. From start to finish, everything was exceptionally well-organized.
A special mention must go to our guide, John. His companionship, deep knowledge, and keen eye made our safari truly unforgettable. He always had our best interests in mind and paid attention to the smallest details. In one memorable instance, when we spotted a herd of elephants, John predicted their exact path—allowing us to be the first vehicle in position to watch them move through. He was always punctual, kept everything running smoothly (including early-morning activities like our hot air balloon ride), and seamlessly coordinated with local guides. Our trip was genuinely so much better because of him!
The team also went above and beyond by helping us coordinate local equipment rentals in Nairobi, which saved us the hassle of hauling camera gear all the way from Canada.
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Email Pierpaolo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect photo safari and flawless service. An unforgettable experience!
We have just finished an amazing 11-day safari through Kenya's main parks with Beyond the Plains Safaris. Having a private jeep just for our family made a huge difference. As a photographer, it gave me the flexibility to take incredible, breathtaking photos at my own pace. The hotels chosen for us were superb—each one more beautiful than the last and of the highest standard.The highlight of our trip was definitely our guide, John . He is an incredible professional who knows every inch of thousands of kilometers of parks. Thanks to his expertise, we saw every single kind of animal, including rare moments like active hunting and mating dances. Beyond his technical skills, he took care of me and especially my 12 and 15-year-old children like a dear friend.The agency's customer service is top-notch. We had a minor issue at Lake Naivasha (a stop I personally wouldn't recommend), but the way the company handled it was outstanding. Today, on our last day, the owner himself surprised us with a wonderful gift to make up for it.I absolutely recommend Beyond the Plains Safaris to anyone looking for a high-end, smooth, and unforgettable trip. Thank you for everything, we hope to come back soon!
Email Laura & Robert | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An All Around Wonderful Experience
We just returned from a marvelous trip to Kenya, hosted by Beyond the Plains Safaris. We had originally (6 months before the scheduled departure) booked a tour with another safari operator. However, once they had our substantial deposit, we received no responses to our emails (they bounced back) or phone calls (disconnected). Now, with non-refundable plane tickets and only 6 weeks before our travel date during the high tourist season, I was in a panic that my bucket list trip was not going to happen.
At that point, I asked ChatGPT what to do. Voila, Beyond the Plains Safaris to the rescue! Very quickly, Maurine was in touch with me, asked what we wanted our trip to include, and custom-tailored a private safari to match our dates and desired itinerary. Once booked, Maurine continued to stay in touch, rapidly responding to any questions and sharing trip details. We felt like we were finally in good hands.
As for our 13-day safari, it was perfect! The parks selected and the accommodations were all what we had hoped for. In particular, Peter, our driver/guide, was outstanding. His ability to spot animals was phenomenal. Moreover, once spotted, Peter did a heroic job of getting us in the best position to view the animals. He also had a good relationship with the other driver/guides, sharing sighting information with them, which greatly increased our viewing opportunities. The close-up animal encounters we had (and so many of them!) were beyond our expectations, and this was not our first safari.
Thank you, Beyond the Plains Safaris; we couldn’t have been more pleased.