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 Yolanda Leon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
Beyond the Plains provided the best possible service on our three day visit to the Masai Mara. Our guide, Douglas Issa, was extremely knowledgeable about the landscape, animals (and their behaviour), and the local people (guides, reserve staff, local Masai people, everyone)! The wildlife at the Mara was unbelievable, as expected, but we also enjoyed spending some time visiting a Masai village. Could not recommend them enough. Their office staff (Fridah) was always in touch, making sure everything went according to plan and that we made it home safely. I was happy to support this Kenyan company and with them the best.
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Email Ana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Efficient Safari
We had a wonderful three-day safari with Beyond the Plains Kenya. Everything was punctual and well organized, and our guide, Douglas, was exceptional. He was an excellent and safe driver, even in Kenya’s chaotic traffic. His extensive knowledge of wildlife and geography made our Masai Mara experience unforgettable. He patiently answered every question, including scientific species names, and helped us capture incredible photos and observations.
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Email Konstantin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Checked nearly every box
We had an amazing safari trip with Ian who was our extremely knowledgeable and helpful guide. We managed to see the big 5 and experienced lots of memorable sightings. Communication with the agency was easy. We stayed at the Governors camp which itself felt like a wildlife park and the staff was fantastic. Thank you for organizing a great trip for us!
Email Sharon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Company highly recommend every detail planned beyond expectations
Our tour started in Nairobi with Michael his driving in the city amazed us we felt so safe. Then Peter took us the rest of the way. Peter’s knowledge and ability to get us where we needed to go was fantastic. We saw everything we ever dreamed of. Great company to deal with would highly recommend.
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Email Louise | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of a lifetime
Our safari trip to Kenya was one of the best experiences we have ever had! We loved every second of our trip, fell in love with Kenya and its beautiful nature, and learned so, so much thanks to our amazing tour guide, Peter!
Beyond the Plains were so helpful from our initial email, throughout our trip, and right until the very end. They answered all of our questions, tailored the perfect trip for us, and made sure we got our dream safari experience. Special thanks to Maurine for all her help planning the trip, and to our guide, Peter, for making sure we had an amazing experience.
We did a 5-night, 6-day safari and visited Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha, and Maasai Mara National Reserve. Our three different accommodations were clean, comfortable, and lovely, with great service and food. We especially recommend staying in a tented camp, as it truly gives you the full experience of being surrounded by nature.
Top tip: The distances between the parks can be quite long (5–6 hours), so definitely consider travelling by small plane to save time. Bring plenty of snacks, both for the drives between parks and for the game drives, as you will be out for long hours.
Thank you, Beyond the Plains, Maurine, and Peter, for the best time! We can’t wait to be back! 🐘🦁❤️
Ronnie was incredible, he put us in the best spots for pictures and took incredible care of us.
We had an incredible time with Beyond the Plains. Over ten days spend with Ronnie as our guide, and he was UNBELIEVABLE. Connections all around the reserves and he put us in fantastic spots to get photos. We even saw a leopard hunt an impala. What an incredible experience. I recommend asking for Ronnie specifically, he was truly fantastic.
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Email Kelly A. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Safari!
We just finished our 11 night safari with Beyond the Plains. It was outstanding. We visited four different areas in Kenya and had the time of our lives. All of our accommodations were excellent. Our driver, Ronnie, made the trip wonderful. His knowledge and professionalism were top notch. I would highly recommend Beyond the Plains.
Robbie went the extra mile to ensure we had the best experience possible.
My parents, a friend, and I booked our safari in Kenya with Beyond the Plains and it was absolutely incredible. We visited all of the main parks, saw amazing wildlife, and felt at home each step of the way. Our tour guide, Ronnie, was the best driver we could have asked for. He went the extra mile every day to ensure we were taken care of and got to see everything. He wasn’t just friendly with us, but with every other driver as well, working as a team to help other tours experience the animals along the way.
We did 11 days across Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru, and Masai Mara, and loved every minute of it. Each spot offered a unique look into Kenya’s culture, the animals, and the resorts. From seeing lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, elephants, and more, we couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Highly recommend!
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Email Rob | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best, Trip of a lifetime!
Our 11 day safari with Beyond the Plains exceeded all expectations! From the booking process with Linet to arrival and meeting our most amazing driver Ronnie this was our best trip ever! We stayed in Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru, and finished with 5 nights in the Masai Mara. The accommodations were all great with outstanding service and good food. We liked the Maisha Mara camp the best.
A few more words about our driver Ronnie. We really became family during the trip - he always said “don’t worry about anything we are family in this car” and you know he meant that. He was so friendly, safe, and knowledgeable. Ronnie knew all the parks and treated all the other drivers so well, emphasizing his great qualities. Ronnie went the extra mile to ensure we got to experience a LOT of amazing wildlife, capped off by a successful leopard hunt that happened right in front of us on our last day. He always put us in perfect position for viewing and photos.
One hundred percent recommend Beyond the Plains! Make a special request for Ronnie!
Email Brian | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best
Beyond the Plains was not simply a great safari provider - they were a phenomenal partner for our first trip to Africa. It started with Fridah, who provided an initial proposal and then was incredibly patient and helpful as I had endless questions and revisions. My experience with her is part of why I chose Beyond the Plains over others I considered. We had one guide in Kenya’s Masai Mara and another in central Serengeti over 8 days. Both went above and beyond to find everything we hoped to see and much more. They shared their expertise as we grilled them about the wildlife and the region. David in Serengeti even tracked down a lone Rhino, completing our search for the big five. We had fun with him figuring out over 30 bird varieties when we weren’t watching lions, leopards and cheetahs. I highly recommend Beyond the Plains!
