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 $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Oyin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A memorable safari with a guide who listened and adapted to our family preferences.
Our Maasai Mara safari with Beyond The Plains Kenya Safaris was a really enjoyable and memorable experience for our family. From early on, our guide Boniface took time to understand what we were hoping to see and was responsive to our feedback throughout the trip. When we expressed a preference for quieter game drives and maximising wildlife sightings, he made a genuine effort to adapt the plan, while also ensuring we didn't miss out on some rare sightings, which made a noticeable difference to our overall experience.
Boniface's guiding was knowledgeable and patient, with thoughtful explanations about animal behaviour and the Mara itself, and we felt that real care was taken to help us see as much wildlife as possible. Overall, we felt it was a well-run safari with a personal touch, and one we would happily recommend to others looking for a thoughtful and responsive safari experience in the Maasai Mara.
Email Eric | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Responsive and competitive
We had an amazing trip with Beyond the Plain Safaris! The drive to and from Nairobi was smooth, and our stay at the Mara was absolutely fantastic. Although we didn’t spot all of the Big Five, we were thrilled to see three of them!
The serene, breathtaking Savannah terrain made the experience even more memorable. Overall, it was a wonderful adventure, I just wish we had seen more game.
Email Gerry | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Individual attention to detail and availability
We had the most amazing experience with the team of Beyond the Plains. Linet was there to prepare and propose a unique travel plan for our family and she was of great advice for the choice of our destinations, accommodation and activities. Not only she was there to prepare the plan, but she was available all the time during our trip and she even did her best to accommodate changes during the trip! Our guide, Rooney, was our kids’ genie in a bottle - they want to see a cheetah - here they are, a rhino - do not ask more… he even found a leopard up in the trees for them!
GR
Email Pol | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Four Days of Dust, Distance, and the Real Kenya
Look, I'm not going to tell you the usual safari picture- the majestic sunsets, the circle-of-life nonsense, the Instagram-ready shots of giraffes silhouetted against an orange sky. That stuff happens, sure. But here's what actually matters about this trip with Beyond the Plains Kenya Safaris: the people gave a damn. Maurine built this thing from scratch with me. Not some cookie-cutter, check-the-boxes package tour where you're herded like cattle through the greatest-hits compilation of African wildlife. This was different. Maurine listened. Asked questions. Built something that made sense for what I actually wanted, not what some marketing department decided tourists should want.
Then there's Ben. The driver. Which is a completely inadequate title for what this guy does. Ben's not just steering a Land Cruiser through the Mara he's reading the land, the light, the behavior of animals you can barely see yet. He's anticipating. Always working an angle to get you closer, to position you better, to show you something most people miss. No autopilot. No phoning it in. Every day, he's working. Respecting the animals and disturbing them.
Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara yeah, they're spectacular. The landscapes do their thing. The wildlife shows up. But the accommodation is where a lot of these operations reveal themselves as either authentic or pure tourist extraction. The places Ben and Maurine put me? They felt real. Comfortable without being sanitized. Nice without that gross, performative luxury that screams "We think you're an idiot with money."
No one was performing Africa for me. No one was selling me a fantasy. This was just Kenya. The actual place. With actual people who happen to be exceptionally good at what they do.
Would I recommend Beyond the Plains? If you want the real thing, handled by people who actually care whether you have a meaningful experience or just another transaction to forget? Yeah. Absolutely.
Contact: Maurine Nyabuto, Beyond the Plains Kenya Safaris.
CZ
Email Gal | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari tour with Den
Our safari in Kenya led by Den was absolutely incredible and truly exceeded all expectations. From start to finish, everything was well organized, smooth, and enjoyable.
Den is an outstanding guide, knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about wildlife and Kenya. He went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible sightings, and his experience really showed. We saw an amazing variety of animals, and Den always took the time to explain their behavior, habitats, and the surrounding landscapes, which made the experience even more special.
What really stood out was Den’s professionalism and care. He made us feel safe, comfortable, and welcome at all times, and he was always flexible and attentive to our interests. His positive attitude and sense of humor added so much joy to the trip.
This safari was a once in a lifetime experience, and Den played a huge role in making it unforgettable. I would highly recommend Den to anyone planning a safari in Kenya, you’ll be in excellent hands.
AE
Email Justine | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely raving!
First time for our family in Kenya and we couldn’t have been happier! From start to finish, we felt heard and absolutely pampered. Lilian was an incredible support throughout the entire booking process, carefully and patiently crafting an itinerary suited for our family and giving advice whenever needed.
As for the safari itself, Ken was a truly outstanding guide and driver, and became a friend. He always made sure the kids had a good time while being safe; he is SO knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. We managed to see every single animal on our safari bucket list, except for the leopard, but we came close enough. Ken, thank you so much. We had the best time!
AE
Email Evan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
This was a truly amazing experience. Bonnie was our driver and guide and he was exceptionally knowledgable with all the wildlife we saw and Kenyan life. Highly recommended.
Email Gerhars | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good attention to detail and excellent communication
Reliable tour operators and flexible in term of what you want to do. Providing several options to choose from.
The Amboseli National Park tour was fantastic and driver know where to go.
Email Naheeda | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most amazing safari experience
This was the first time me and my husband visited Kenya, and safari - and it did not disappoint. Beyond the Plains were the perfect guides, from the initial inquiry a few months ago, to arriving in Kenya, and the entire safari itself. The team were so accommodating, customised our itinerary, extremely flexible - and just everything we wanted and more. We loved the entire experience, from our accommodation, game drives and our guide. Thank you!
AE
Email Shilpi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very efficient, great service and competitive pricing
Beyond the plains was really good from start to finish. The help they provided with planning the trip to execution with some of their best guides, Ken and Kevin, we had a truly shading time and experience! The guides were also very knowledgeable and experienced.