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 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.
Email Chloe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional service, unforgettable experiences, and a team that truly cares.
What an incredible tour from beginning to end! Everything was so well organized and thoughtfully planned. The team was extremely accommodating throughout our stay, especially since we brought some of our own food to cook. They were so understanding and made everything easy for us.
The staff were absolutely lovely—everyone was warm, friendly, and always happy to help.
A special thank you to our amazing tour guide, Aaron. You were fantastic! Your knowledge of the Masai Mara was exceptional, and you went above and beyond to help us spot the Big Five. We also had the opportunity to go on a night game drive, which was an unforgettable experience. Aaron, your friendliness, enthusiasm, and expertise truly made our trip so special.
The tents were clean, comfortable, and had beautiful views, making our stay even more enjoyable.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone planning a trip to the Masai Mara, and I definitely recommend staying at Masa Elite. Thank you all for such an unforgettable experience—we loved every minute of it!
Email Sophie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most incredible trip
From beginning to end, this tour was well organised making sure to think about everything. Communication was conveniently through WhatsApp, with rapid responses to messages. Our driver was AMAZING, tailoring our trip to what we wanted to see and ensuring we make the most of our time here. He was very patient and knowledgeable, answering all our question throughout. I couldn’t recommend this tour provider enough. Thank you so much for the most incredible 3 days. The memories made will always with us.
Email Moe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above and beyond customer service
A truly phenomenal experience with Beyond the Plains. The company were fantastic at communicating with from day one to the end of the trip. Itinerary was customised to tailor our needs, accommodation was as described and Duncan our guide was brilliant.
Email Rose | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Safari!
My husband and I went on a safari to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara for our honeymoon and we had a wonderful time with our guide Aaron! From the beginning of booking, through the entire experience, Beyond the Plains was fantastic to work with. Aaron was super informative about the animals and ecosystems, and even tailored our safari to our interests in birds and other animals. We really enjoyed our experience and we highly recommend both Aaron as a guide and Beyond the Plains as a safari operator!
Professional
Everything professionally organized, out guide Moses was superb. Selection of hotels was good. Safety and comfort was taken care at all times. Thoughtful gifts added a nice touch to the whole experience.
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Email Puikuan Chiang | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond The Plains, Beyond your expectations
We were two people went on 8 days safari trip with Beyond the Plains, Maurine from the company assisted us, from last year November enquiries to July 2026 departure, she shown her patience assisted me with all the questions that I have, also often checked on us during the trip to make sure we are enjoying without any obstacles.
George Mwaura, as our guide and driver, he has massive experiences to kept us safe, always ahead of time of everything, he always think ahead for the traffic, crowd and safety, make sure we have good amount of rest. With his guidance, we managed to saw the Big 5 animals also the wildebeest migration.
I will definitely recommend Beyond the Plains to the people that I know that who wants to go for a safari in Africa.
Email Laura | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A highly professional, reliable, and customer-focused tour operator that delivers seamless planning,
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Kenya Safari Experience!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Kenya Safari Experience!
Our trip to Kenya was absolutely incredible, and I highly recommend this company! From the very beginning, Sammy, our travel agent, was extremely professional, responsive, and attentive. He organized every detail of our itinerary perfectly, making the entire experience smooth and worry-free.
A special thank you to Michael, our driver in Nairobi. He was friendly, punctual, professional, and made us feel safe and comfortable throughout our time in the city. His knowledge of Nairobi and his warm personality made every transfer enjoyable.
The highlight of our trip was the safari in the Maasai Mara, which was truly an unforgettable experience. Our safari guide was exceptional—knowledgeable, passionate, and incredibly skilled at spotting wildlife. We were fortunate enough to see an amazing variety of animals, including the Big Five, and every game drive was an exciting adventure.
From the excellent planning by Sammy to the outstanding service provided by Michael and our fantastic safari guide, everything exceeded our expectations. Kenya is a beautiful country, and this trip created memories that will last a lifetime.
If you're looking for a professional, trustworthy travel company that delivers an exceptional safari experience, I highly recommend booking with them. We would definitely travel with them again!
Email William K Cox | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
From planning to execution, Beyond the Plains' performance on our Kenya safari was exceptional!
Two of us recently took a private five-day photo safari with Beyond the Plains Safaris, beginning in Nairobi and including Amboselli and the Masai Mara. For one of us it was a first ever safari and a dream since the age of six. For the other, it was the third African safari and the second in Amboselli and the Masai Mara. The punchline is that both of us were completely awestruck by this latest experience. The planning of this event was handled at Beyond the Plains with great care and very responsive service by Julius. Our guides were excellent, especially Ben. He worked extremely hard to ensure that we saw as many animals as were available at this time of year, including cheetah and leopard, both which had eluded us on prior safaris. Ben’s service was superb and his extra efforts were very impressive, including arranging for a romantic poolside birthday dinner by collaborating with the camp staff. On top of being a great guide, he has a terrific sense of humor and a winning personality. The facilities, meals, and staffs at both Zebra Plains “camps” we stayed at were excellent. One of the biggest highlights of our safari was the hot air balloon ride we took, which I would highly recommend. It was a very memorable experience that we would love to repeat.
I have recommended Beyond the Plains several times in the three weeks since our safari and will continue to do so. There are plenty of companies that can provide a good safari experience, but Beyond the Plains proved to be the best from my research before the safari and more than lived up to my expectations in reality.
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Email Mayra Rodrigo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, reliable and unforgettable from start to finish.
We had an unforgettable safari with Beyond the Plains. Everything was very well organized from start to finish.
The itinerary was excellent, the national parks were breathtaking, and the lodges exceeded our expectations. Every place we stayed was comfortable, beautiful, and perfectly located.
Our guide was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and always did his best to give us the best wildlife sightings possible. We saw an incredible variety of animals and learned so much about Kenya and its wildlife.
Communication before and during the trip was excellent, and the team was always available whenever we needed assistance, which gave us great peace of mind.
This safari has been one of the best travel experiences our family has ever had. We highly recommend Beyond the Plains to anyone planning a safari in Kenya.
Thank you for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime!
