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 Torstein | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesomeness
Could not be more pleased. The game drives, the guide and the vehicle were really meeting our expectations and more. We will be back!
IN
Email Prashant Salve | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
1 week is not enough
1 week is not enough for such an amazing experience. Our guide / driver Mr. Ken is the cool person making this experience more delightfull. All booked Hotels i.e Zebra Plains , Nakuru Sopa and Praro Ambosili were quite nice for the stay , food was great and the staff was truly helpfull and friendly. Few thing they did for me with true kindness and not just because it's their job. Really loved it.
AE
Email Tahir | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Experience with Beyond The Plains
We had a wonderful safari experience with Beyond The Plains Kenya Safaris. From the first day until our final airport drop-off, their service and customer care were excellent.
Our driver/guide Jimmy was outstanding. He was professional, knowledgeable, and very patient throughout the trip. He stopped at every animal sighting and never moved until we were fully satisfied and had taken our photos. He made the whole safari experience very comfortable and enjoyable for us.
The lodges arranged for us were also very good, clean, comfortable, and well selected. Everything was well organized from start to finish, and the team was always helpful and responsive.
Overall, it was a memorable and smooth safari experience. Highly recommended for anyone planning a Kenya safari
PK
Email Umair | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond all Expectations, Perfect!
We had two competing interests with this vacation: relaxation and adventure. We were also pressed for time (all we had was 6 days). Beyond The Plains managed to surpass every expectation we had.
We landed in Nairobi and drove to Masai Mara on our first day. Instead of heading straight to the camp, we stopped at Masai village. We participated in a dance performance and experienced Masai culture. Our host, Josh, was very helpful and answered all questions we had with patience and hospitality. It felt real, authentic and wholesome. From there, we headed to our Camp which was substantially more comfortable than we had imagined.
On the next day, we left early for our game drive. During our time in the Park, we were able to catch all the animals on our bucket list (lion, hippo, buffalo, giraffes, elephants, ostrich to name a few). We also managed to catch a Cheetah devouring an impala just after it had completed a kill. This was an exhilarating experience. Duncan, our guide, had over 25 years of experience. He knew the park like the back of his hand and was always happy to answer our questions (even the silly ones). The game drive was one of the most fulfilling experiences I have had while traveling and will recommend this to anyone, even those not interested in nature or animals. We ended the game drive with a sun downer which was calming and gave us the opportunity to reflect on all we had seen.
The next day, we drove to Nairobi from where we took our flight to Diani beach. Upon reaching, we enjoyed a delicious late lunch at the Salty Squid before reaching Diani Sea Lodge where were to stay. While our initial introduction to our accommodation was a bit disappointing (a couple of mini-issues with the room we were allotted), we reached out to Andrew at Beyond The Safari and he got us changed to a much better room. From this point on, everything was perfect. It was so good that we actually extended our stay by a day. Andrew was very helpful to manage our last minute extension. We spent our days chilling at the beach, occasionally entering the water and enjoying the all-inclusive buffet, snacks and drinks. On our last day, we even went snorkeling to catch some marine life.
The whole experience was as smooth and seamless as could have been.
On our last day, we took our flight to Nairobi, where Michael picked us up from the air port and took us to the Nairobi national park. Here we got to visit the elephant orphanage - a thoroughly wholesome experience. We also got to explore the park and see some wildlife there. We told Michael that we had seen everything at Masai Mara, except a rhino. Michale tried very hard to show us a rhino and just when we had given up hope, we got to see two white rhinos - a mother and a calf! This completed our bucket list for the wildlife. The rhinos stayed close to our car with the calf playing around for a good few minutes before walking away.
Lastly, we went to the giraffe center in Nairobi to feed the giraffes. This was also very fun and a great way to close our trip. Michael dropped us at the air port.
What stood out throughout the trip was Beyond the Safari's responsiveness. It felt like they were more interested in making this vacation a success than we were, which was great!
We managed to have a vacation full of adventure, as well as relaxation. There's nothing more we could have wanted from this vacation.
QA
Email Nasr | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfectly planned Safari and Beach Vacation
I went through discussions with several Safari agencies before eventually deciding to go with ‘Beyond the Plains’, primarily because of their immediate responsiveness and really curating the trip to fit our needs and requirements.
The trip was perfectly planned and Andrew was available at all times to answer any concerns or questions, even during the trip itself allowing us to pivot, change itinerary details and extend our stay.
From the accommodations to the dietary requirements, everything was booked as per our expectations and on raising a concern about a mild frustration with a room, it was immediately taken care of.
Beyond the Plains has restored my faith in depending on a travel agency to plan a vacation.
The safari itself was immaculately arranged and in a single all day safari, our guide Duncan helped us view all the animals giving detailed explanations and characteristics of each such that it wasn’t touch and go but quite informative as well.
The Diani beach was the perfect second half and by virtue of getting a few hours of layover at NBO, Andrew helped arrange visits to Nairobi National Park where we got to see the white rhinos, the elephant orphanage and the Giraffe Center making it the perfect end.
10/10 would recommend. Also for future travellers you can communicate your exact needs so that it is a personalised experience like ours was.
Fantastic
From start to finish this has been a truly fantastic experience. Recommended by a friend and so glad we used these guys. From 1st email to drop off back in Nairobi this was a stress free experince. Dan was the best driver/ guide and made sure we had everything we needed at all times. He put up with my false animal sighting and being told to acha alot. (Stop). Accommodation and food has been brilliant. Fav has been serena sweetwater and Zebra Royal. . Serena was fav overall due to seeing Rhino, zebra , giraffe and buffalo all within 5mins of being there and i loved sleeping in the tent. ( they put hotwater bottles in the bed at night). Dan found us lion cubs, cheetah, lepard and all the others in btween. This has been the most magestical ( kiwi word lol) holiday ive ever done. Cant wait to come back. Ol pajeta and Masi Mara are the best reserves in my opinion. Xo
AE
Email santhosh | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent trip kenya
we covered most of it, nakuru, navisha and great masai mara.
it was great safari trip.
TR
Email Tulin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They allowed us to experience and discover all the beautiful sides of Kenya
Choosing Beyond the Plains for our safari tour was one of the best decisions we made. From the planning stage of the safari until the very last day, they supported us in every possible way. They have such friendly, warm, and welcoming staff that they made us feel completely at home.
Especially our guide, Ben, became much more than just a guide to us — he felt like a true friend. I would especially like to thank him for all of his support, his kindness, and for making this experience absolutely flawless and unforgettable for us.
I wholeheartedly recommend Beyond the Plains to anyone planning an unforgettable safari experience!
Ian is the absolute best! A tour guide has never made me want to revisit a country before
I had an amazing time in Kenya! There were some communication issues with the office staff but it all worked out at the end. Ian and I were a great match because we are both extroverts. As a solo traveler, he was very fun, professional, and really went the extra mile to make this trip memorable!
NL
Email Jeffrey | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely the best safari ever
We have just returned from the most incredible safari we could have imagined, and Beyond the Borders has everything to do with it.
First, a heartfelt shout-out to Alex – without his golden tip, we would never have found this absolute gem. Alex, we are eternally grateful to you! 🙏
But then there is John. Our tour guide, our personal wilderness expert. This man is simply the best in his field. His knowledge of the animals is encyclopedic – at every sighting, he could immediately tell us what we saw, why it was special, and supplemented it all with stories you simply won't forget. He spotted things we would never have seen ourselves, drove off-road with surgical precision, and searched until we saw exactly what he wanted us to see.
He was also a real star for our daughter – patient, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile to explain everything.
This was no ordinary vacation. This was an experience we will carry with us for the rest of our lives. 10/10, without a doubt. If you are even slightly considering going on safari: book Beyond the Borders, ask for John, and prepare yourself for something that exceeds all expectations.
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