Beyond the plains safaris

Beyond the plains safaris is a Nairobi-based, KATO-registered safari operator that designs and arranges guided tours in Kenya and Tanzania. The company offers custom and group itineraries covering destinations such as the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo, Samburu, and Ol Pejeta in Kenya, as well as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Zanzibar in Tanzania, including combined Kenya and Tanzania packages. Safari durations range from one-day trips to multi-week itineraries, with extensions to Zanzibar and options for private or group departures. The company also coordinates lodge bookings and provides consultation and quote services based on travel dates, group size, and budget.

The company operates from two physical offices: a main branch at Astrol Petrol Station, 1st Floor, D3 Kiambu Road, Ridgeways, Nairobi, and a branch office at Sohan Plaza, Nyeri P.O. Box 136 - 10100 Nyeri Central, Kenya. They also maintain a presence in Professional House, Nairobi, KE. Their contact phone number is +254 725 115 998, and their email address is [email protected]. They claim to respond to enquiries within 24 hours on working days and monitor enquiries around the clock.

The business was founded by John Dante and his wife Mary, built on John's more than 15 years of on-the-ground experience guiding and organising safaris across Kenya. The company describes itself as a locally owned and operated Kenya safari specialist with a mission to share a deep personal passion for East Africa's landscapes and wildlife with curious, adventurous travellers from every corner of the world.

Some reviewers say the company offers a 24-hour response commitment and that every enquiry is reviewed by a member of the safari planning team rather than a chatbot or automated system. They also mention that the team monitors enquiries around the clock and provides a tailored itinerary and transparent cost breakdown with no obligation to book.

The company states that they do not work from fixed packages and that every itinerary is built from scratch around the traveller's travel dates, interests, group size, and budget. They also mention that if a traveller has been to Tanzania or Kenya before, they factor that in too. The itineraries are adjusted around dates and budget, with no fixed departures and no group schedules the traveller didn't choose.

Some users on Reddit say the company understands deeper connections and quoted $10500 per person for 10 days all inclusive for a Black couple from New York. They also mention that the company acknowledges honeymoon trips and presents subtle differences in how itineraries are presented for such occasions.

The company is a fully bonded member of the Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) and was recognised as 1st Runners-Up for Best Tour Operator in Kenya at the 2025 Tourism Excellence Awards. They are also proud holders of multiple years of Travellers' Choice recognition on TripAdvisor. The company has 15+ years of experience and a 4.9 TripAdvisor rating with 168+ verified reviews.

Some reviewers say the company offers a transparent pricing model where every cost, including park fees, conservancy fees, vehicle charges, and accommodation levies, is itemised clearly before the traveller commits. They also mention that there are no hidden additions or ambiguous line items in the pricing.

The company covers all major Kenya safari destinations, Tanzania, and offers combined Kenya and Tanzania safaris. They also mention that the Maasai Mara and Serengeti are one ecosystem split by a border, and they route combined safaris to follow the Great Migration across both countries with no backtracking and no wasted travel days.

Some users on Reddit say the company is known for its professional guides and well-maintained 4x4 Land Cruisers. They also mention that the company builds custom Kenya safari tours, Tanzania safari packages, and combined Kenya and Tanzania safaris around real wildlife conditions, not fixed schedules.

The official website of Beyond the plains safaris is beyondtheplainssafaris.com.

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