Here is the team at Beyond the Plains
Beyond The Plains Kenya Safaris
- Located 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)
Reviews
Email Jay H. | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Wonderful Experience
An Outstanding Safari Experience with Beyond the Plains
I’m 77 years old and traveled with my 78-year-old boyhood friend to Kenya and Tanzania with Beyond the Plains. From start to finish, the experience could not have been better.
Sammy was our main contact throughout the planning process. From the get-go, he was incredibly responsive to every inquiry, providing thoughtful, detailed answers and often going a step further by offering helpful suggestions and new ideas. We always felt we were in good hands.
Our guides included Alex, Jimmy, and Edson. Not only were they knowledgeable, professional, and polite, but they were also wonderful companions. We spent many long hours together in a safari vehicle, and genuinely enjoyed their company. They knew the terrain, understood the animals and their behavior, and consistently demonstrated what outstanding safari guides should be. Each of them contributed enormously to making this trip so memorable.
We left the accommodation arrangements entirely in Sammy’s hands, and we couldn’t have been happier. Both the hotels and tented camps were excellent choices and added greatly to the overall experience.
This was a significant investment for me, but I came away feeling it was an outstanding value. I would wholeheartedly recommend Beyond the Plains to anyone considering a safari in Kenya or Tanzania, whether you’re a seasoned traveler or experiencing Africa for the first time.
You won’t be disappointed!
ES
Email Mark | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized and super staff!
What an amazing ten-day journey across Kenya and Tanzania! Beyond the Plains was a great choice for our safari! We started out by getting picked up from our hotel in Karen, just outside Nairobi. Our first driver was named Patrick, and he was with us during our time at Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara. Super knowledgeable and friendly! The vehicle was well equipped with a small refrigerator and comfortable for the tough terrain of the Kenyan roadways, as well as the off road of the parks that we visited. We stayed in the beautiful Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. Beautiful views over Lake Nakuru. The weather was a bit rainy for the time in Lake Nakuru, but that only added to the experience as the area was so verdant and lush. We came across our first lion within minutes of entering the park. We travelled then to Maasai Mara. Rough terrain on local roads and it was a full day of travel to change locations.
We enjoyed our visit to the Mara and our time spent with the Maasai when we visited the village and saw how they live. Along the way and over several days, we spent our time roaming the area around the Mara and seeing all the Big Five! Patrick stayed in touch with other guides and kept us entertained along the way with explanations of all we were seeing. Fantastic! We stayed in the Zebra Plains camp that was very comfortable and were well looked after. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit after dinner and the al fresco dining under the stars! Then we transferred to our next stop in the Serengeti after another full day of overland travel on the local roads. Be ready for the “Kenyan Massage”! Plenty of ruts in the road and potholes to navigate as we sped towards the Tanzania border and our next vehicle and driver.
Upon clearing into Tanzania, we found the Omar waiting for us and ready to drive on to Serengeti. Omar was friendly and helped explain what we were seeing along the way, after we enjoyed a nice lunch together to start to get to know each other. The vehicle was a bit older and a bit rougher than our first vehicle, but still had a working fridge to keep water, and chocolates, cold. Our trip through the Serengeti was fantastic and Omar showed us a great time! We stayed in the Acacia Central Camp at Seronera. Great food each day and a hearty breakfast each morning before our game drive. It was memorable! After three nights at Acacia that we loved sitting out by the fire and under the stars, we moved on towards Ngoro Ngoro crater. Another full day of driving to get there but incredible to see the crater once you arrive! The time at Ngoro Ngoro was short, but exciting as we saw some rhino and a standoff between a pride of lions and some Cape Buffalo! We spent the night at Ngoro Ngoro Farmhouse and that we by far the most luxurious stopping point on our trip. Amazing dinner on the terrace! Great tour of the farm and explanation about coffee farming in Tanzania! Too short a stay and would love to return! However, we had more travel ahead as we continued to Amboseli and back into Kenya. The border crossing was easily done after some payment of support to some of the border staff that was unexpected.
On the Kenyan side again, we met our third driver Moses and got into the next vehicle. This safari truck was the oldest and least well equipped that we experienced, as there was no fridge and some of the handles in the vehicle that we hung to along the road were missing. Moses arranged for ice in our cooler for the second day and all was well again as we transversed Amboseli and got to take in all the great wildlife. Moses provided great explanations on how Amboseli came to be and about the topography and varied terrain that we crossed. Amazing experience!!
Our trip was well done and well organized in getting us from place to place and going across borders. The staff were super, and we enjoyed our time getting to know them. We hope to one day return and see more of Kenya and Tanzania because they are amazing countries to visit! We pray for the continued conservation efforts within the parks and hope that the swift development in each country provides the economic benefits to all of the citizens in these two fantastic countries.
SG
Email Si Wai | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well planned and accommodating
We had an amazing 5 day trip to Nakuru and Masai Mara, with the itinerary tailored to our preferences. As first timers to the safari experience, we relied heavily on our guide Peter’s expertise - he was very skillful in spotting animals and navigating around the park. We were able to spot many animals (especially the big 5!) throughout the game drives. He was also very accommodating to any schedule changes and requests we had. Really enjoyed this trip in Kenya!
SG
Email RM | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and adaptable
We had an unforgettable safari with Beyond the Plains thanks to our exceptional guide Peter. His wildlife spotting skills were very impressive (including birds), coupled with his ability to anticipate animal behaviour. He consistently went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable, safe, well cared for and had the best possible experience. Eg, positioning the jeep at the best angles for wildlife photography.
Beyond his expertise, his professionalism, safe driving and genuine dedication made our experience truly memorable. We would wholeheartedly recommend him and specifically request him again on our next safari :)
SG
Email YT | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lilian made the booking process effortless with her prompt guidance, while Peter proved to be an exc
We couldn't have asked for a better team for our trip! The booking process was seamless thanks to Lilian, who was incredibly helpful in walking us through every step and answering all our questions promptly.
Once on safari, Peter was an outstanding guide—bringing so much joy, warmth, and humor while always keeping our safety and comfort as top priorities. We loved how flexible he was with our itinerary, letting us set our own pace. Peter’s expertise in the Masai Mara gave us incredible moments, especially watching a mother cheetah hunt a rabbit for her cubs. Thank you for creating memories we will cherish forever! If we return, we will definitely request Peter as our guide again! 😄
SG
Email JA | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced and adaptable
Our tour to Nakuru and Masai Mara was well organised and since our main focus was the safari, we were able to request to have longer game drives. Our guide Peter had amazing skills to spot animals from a long distance and we managed to see the big 5 by the third game drive, and saw multiple sightings of rare animals like rhinos, cheetahs and leopards. We also saw more than 10 sightings of lions. Even when we requested for special animals like secretary birds and cheetah cubs, our guide managed to deliver. We truly enjoyed the hospitality of Kenya and the staff here.
DE
Email Chantal | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Adventure!
An Unforgettable Safari Adventure!
My husband and I recently booked a private tour with Beyond the Plains Safari, and it was an absolute dream from start to finish. Our itinerary was custom-tailored precisely to our wishes, taking us across an incredible route: Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Park, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli.
Every single detail was exceptionally well-organized. The accommodation and food across all locations were very good, with special standouts being the gorgeous Maisha Sweetwaters Camp outside Ol Pejeta and the wonderful Ziwa Bush Lodge in Lake Nakuru.
Our guide Bethwell was simply fantastic—extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to teach us so much about the wildlife, plants, parks, and diverse landscapes. He provided us with a helpful briefing every single evening for the following day, meaning we didn't have to worry or think about a thing.
Furthermore, communication with the office team was impeccable from the very beginning. They were always reachable and even checked in on us regularly throughout our trip to ensure everything was going smoothly.
We can definitely recommend Beyond the Plains Safari without hesitation. It was the absolute perfect choice for our vacation!
Email Roukaya | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Masai Mara trio with Phineas (Mwenda)
I spent 3 days with Phineas (Mwenda) touring the Masai Mara and it was truly an amazing experience.
Having visited other national parks before, I expected the experience to be similar to my previous trips.
Mwenda made this one very special. He went above and beyond to make sure we see all the wonders of the park, he was very generous with his knowledge and extremely friendly throughout. He is also a very good problem solver, quickly adjusting the the weather and road conditions throughout our trip. I cannot recommend him enough!
Email Victoria | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great team. Faultless service.
Great team, adapatable, professional and customer focused. The driver guides were skilled in both driving and guiding. Thank you so much.
QA
Email Javid | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable!
An excellent team all the way, supporting us from planning the trip, airport transfers, and visa requirement details to hotel bookings and, most importantly, the game drives.
Maurine from the team was very helpful, highly responsive, and caring throughout our communication.
And our guide, Patrick, was very supportive and went extra mile to make our safari trip memorable.I definitely would recommend this team to all safari and animal lovers.