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
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Email Peter | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very accommodating
Having had to cancel our Safari (originally scheduled for March 2026), Beyond the Plains was incredibly accommodating in rescheduling the Safari - giving multiple options when rebooking.
The Safari itself is a true African adventure.
Our guide, Ken, was confident and articulate, answering multiple questions from the entire family. And in the evenings he joined us for dinner where we had more in-depth chats about all things Kenyan.
While Safari’s themselves are expensive, understanding the costs (park fees, hotels, extensive driving) the Safari was good value for money and most of all gave memories of a lifetime - especially for our 3 teenage children.
And so many incredible photos!
Thanks to all!
Email Chenell | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Maasai Mara Experience
From the very beginning, everything with Beyond the Plains felt seamless. I was especially grateful for how responsive, thoughtful, and accommodating Maurine was throughout the planning process, particularly given how last-minute my arrangements were. I always felt well looked after, and that level of care made a meaningful difference.
The safari itself was truly unforgettable. I feel incredibly fortunate to have witnessed so much in such a short amount of time, and the experience exceeded what I had imagined for my time in the Maasai Mara. I saw an incredible variety of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, a leopard, hyenas, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and so much more. One of the most memorable moments was witnessing a cheetah hunt from start to finish — an experience I will never forget.
Nicholas was exceptional. He was attentive, patient, knowledgeable, and very intentional about understanding what I hoped to experience. He made the safari feel personal rather than simply programmed, and his care, flexibility, and enthusiasm played a huge part in making the trip so memorable. He also had a genuine passion for the Mara and its wildlife, which made the experience even more special.
My stay at Lalashe Mara Camp was another highlight. The villa was spacious, private, beautifully designed, and immersed in the surrounding landscape. Being able to see and hear wildlife directly from the property made the entire stay feel incredibly special.
I’m genuinely so grateful that I chose Beyond the Plains. Maurine, Nicholas, and the entire team contributed so much to making this chapter of my trip unforgettable. I would absolutely recommend Beyond the Plains to anyone planning a safari in Kenya.
CH
Email Brigitte | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experience
Fantastic safari experience in two stunning countries (Tanzania and Kenya) with two excellent guides (Joseph and Harun)
Email Shiori | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable guide but disappointing service and communication
We booked a private safari with Beyond the Plains, and our guide was Douglas. He was very knowledgeable about wildlife and answered our questions thoroughly. However, several aspects of the experience left us disappointed.
Before our arrival, the company told us that our guide would be waiting at the airport arrivals exit holding a sign with our names. Despite receiving our flight information in advance, the promised pickup did not go as expected. We could not find Douglas and were kept waiting. We later learned that he had apparently been in the parking lot. We never saw a sign with our names, even inside the vehicle.
During our highway journey, Douglas was involved in a road accident while driving us. Afterward, we had to stop at a vehicle dealership, which reduced our time on safari. At the time, he offered neither an apology nor a clear explanation of what had happened or why the stop was necessary. He apologized only after we reported the incident to the safari company.
Douglas told us he had more than ten years of experience. While his wildlife knowledge was a strength, his manner sometimes came across as overly proud of his experience. We did not feel involved in planning the game drives. He answered questions when asked, but rarely proactively suggested areas to explore, explained his plans, or discussed options based on sighting information from other guides. We would have appreciated more initiative and communication.
During game drives, he drove very slowly, and other safari vehicles frequently passed us. We understand that slow driving can help with safety and spotting wildlife. However, without an explanation of his approach, we were often unsure of the plan or whether we were making the most of our time.
There were also two occasions involving additional passengers whom Douglas described as friends. We agreed to the first person’s joining us. However, we did not give our consent for the second person to join, yet that person rode with us for approximately five hours from our hotel to Nairobi. We had booked a private safari and expected the vehicle to be exclusively for our party. Having an additional passenger for such a long journey without our consent did not match that expectation.
During this journey, the second passenger threw a plastic bottle out of the vehicle. Douglas said nothing in response. We were shocked by the littering and disappointed that our safari guide did not speak up, particularly given the importance of protecting the environment and wildlife.
Overall, we appreciated Douglas’s wildlife knowledge, but knowledge alone did not make up for the shortcomings in communication and service. The airport pickup, the handling of the accident, the additional passenger without our consent, and the response to littering fell short of our expectations for a private safari.
Email Kim | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very organized, great vehicles, amazing trip!
Our Safari was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide Duncan was fantastic. We saw every single animal on our checklist and more. The whole tour is completely arranged so all you have to do is show up and be ready for an adventure! Will definitely book this company again in the future.
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Email Baishakhi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Organised and well planned safari
The safari, stay, food all were good. Special thanks to Roney our guide who has a great experience and knowledge of the route inside the national parks - Masai Mara and Amboseli which made spotting very easy. Roney is a great guide who is Friendly and immediately makes you at home
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Email NG | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly Recommended
Beyond the Plains ensured we had a great time during the Masai Mara, Nakuru & Amboseli trip. Our guide Rony was awesome and thanks to him we were able to view the Big 5. Appreciate the coordination of the entire team.
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Email Ankita | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experience
Great experience, especially our driver cum guide Rony has been responsible, caring and aware of the parks in and out. We could see many animals because of Rony's effort. Overall very good experience.
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Email Sohini | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional Service!
It was an incredible experience for me and my friends. This was our first time in Kenya (and Africa) and we had a marvellous time. Our stays were at great locations, the service at the resorts were warm and well thought through but what really stood out was our experience with our driver-cum-guide Rony. Rony is a kind, caring and responsible person who knows the terrain really well and made sure that we had the best of time on each of the 8 days he was with us. Thank you, Rony, and Beyond the Plains. Will recommend you wholeheartedly and maybe we will be back one day, too :)
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Email William | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great honeymoon holiday organizer
At the start I was not sure about dealing with a local tour operator, am I going to be sending money overseas that I wont see again?
I was wrong, everything went great!
I reached out to the Julius and the team at Beyond the Plains when planning the honeymoon trip for my wife and myself a few months back after trying to find a company that would offer me that little bit more for such a special holiday.
They were able to tailor a tour package exactly to our needs and desired duration. We got a private safari, return local flights from Nairobi and accommodation at Diani Beach for us to relax as a combined package.
I enjoyed the professional service we got from the team, no one that was pushy and trying to sell you something. Also when we reached out last minute about a delay with our flight, they were quick to adjust the schedule to suit the changes also.
