Private Kenya & Tanzania Safaris Custom. Private. Built Around You.
Custom East Africa safari itineraries for private, mid-range to luxury travelers. Planned from our Nairobi base by specialists who know the parks, the routes, and the conditions that determine what you will actually see.
Private, Custom Kenya & Tanzania Safaris — Mid-Range to Luxury
Beyond the Plains Safaris plans private Kenya safaris, Kenya-Tanzania combined itineraries, honeymoon safaris, family safaris, and Great Migration trips. Every safari is built around your dates, your group, and what you want to see — not a fixed departure schedule.
We are a local, Kenya-based operator with direct relationships with park guides, lodges, and conservancies. One team from first enquiry to last game drive.
Best Fit For
- Private, customised safari travelers
- Mid-range to luxury budgets
- Honeymoon safari couples
- Family safaris with children
- Great Migration experiences
- Kenya and Tanzania combined trips
Not Designed For
- Backpacker or student travel
- Ultra-budget or camping-only
- Discount group departures
- Volunteer or work placements
- Single-day transfers only
- Quote collection without travel plans
Why Safari Travelers Trust Beyond the Plains Safaris
TripAdvisor Rating — 107+ Verified Reviews
Travelers from 23+ countries. Consistent praise for guide knowledge, planning communication, and field flexibility. Three-time TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award winner.
Tourism Excellence Awards 2025 — 1st Runners-Up, Best Operator Kenya
Recognised at the 2025 Tourism Excellence Awards, presented by the Tourism Regulatory Authority of Kenya.
KATO-Registered — Kenya Association of Tour Operators
Fully bonded member operating to full Kenya tourism industry standards. Verified, licensed, and accountable.
Best suited for private mid-range to luxury safaris.
Mid-range private safaris commonly start around USD 250–450 per person per day. Luxury options are typically higher based on lodge level, season, and route. We provide a fully itemised quote before any commitment is made.
Private Safari — Always
Your vehicle, your guide, your schedule. No shared vans, no group timetables.
Response Within 24 Hours
We respond to every serious enquiry within one business day. Same team from first message to last game drive.
Transparent, Itemised Pricing
Park fees, accommodation, meals, guide, transfers — broken down clearly before you commit. No hidden charges.
Based in Nairobi — Close to Every Park
Not a reseller. Our planning team and guides are on the ground in Kenya, operating in the parks they recommend.
What Our Guests Say
107+ verified reviews on TripAdvisor from travelers across 23+ countries.
All reviews verified on TripAdvisor. 4.9 average from 107+ guests.
✦ Read All Reviews on TripAdvisorChoose a Starting Point — We Customise Everything Else
These are starting frameworks, not fixed packages. Every detail — dates, pace, lodges, parks, extensions — is adjusted around your group and travel goals.
Most Requested
Kenya's most complete wildlife circuit. Big Five, elephant herds against Kilimanjaro, flamingo lakes, Great Migration (seasonal), and the last northern white rhinos on Earth. No unnecessary backtracking.
Kenya + Tanzania
The full Great Migration ecosystem across Kenya and Tanzania in one efficiently routed itinerary. Kenya's predator density combined with Tanzania's vast wilderness. Cross-border logistics included.
Honeymoon / Luxury
Kenya's finest wildlife parks followed by a Zanzibar beach extension. Suited to honeymoon couples and anniversary travelers. Romantic lodge selection, private game drives, and coastal downtime.
Tanzania Classic
Tanzania's northern circuit in seven days. Serengeti's Great Migration ecosystem, Ngorongoro's Big Five in one caldera, Tarangire's elephant herds, and Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions.
Not seeing what you have in mind? Tell us your dates and destinations — we build custom itineraries from scratch.
Why Serious Safari Travelers Choose a Kenya-Based Operator
You work with a local team that understands park conditions, route timing, lodge quality, and how to build a safari that works in real life — not just on paper.
Real Local Knowledge — Not Remote Reselling
Our guides and planners work in these parks. They know which routes produce sightings, which lodges have changed quality, and how to position your vehicle before something happens.
Efficient Routing — No Unnecessary Backtracking
We structure Kenya and Tanzania combined safaris to eliminate transit waste and maximise field time. Poor routing is the most common mistake in East Africa planning — we fix it at the design stage.
Lodge Selection Based on Value, Not Commission
We select accommodations based on location, quality, and what we would genuinely recommend — not which properties offer the highest margin to the operator.
Flexible, Responsive Planning Throughout
When conditions change in the field, our guides adapt in real time. Our Nairobi team is reachable by WhatsApp throughout your trip — same time zone, same line, full duration.
How Your Safari Is Planned
Three steps from first contact to first game drive. Fast, transparent, built around your exact requirements.
Share Your Dates, Group Size, Budget & Safari Style
Use the form or WhatsApp us directly. Tell us when you want to travel, who is coming, how much you are comfortable spending, and what you most want to see.
We Recommend a Route and Sample Itinerary
Within 24 hours we send a detailed itinerary matched to your travel window, group size, and budget. Accommodation options, route logic, and day-by-day structure included. No generic quotes.
We Refine the Plan With You Until It Fits
Review the itinerary, ask questions, adjust pace or parks, change the lodging tier. Once you are satisfied, a deposit secures your dates. We handle all logistics from that point.
Prefer to message directly? WhatsApp a safari planner on +254 725 115 998 with your travel dates and group size for a faster first response.
Request a Custom Safari Itinerary
Fill in the details below and a Kenya-based safari planner will send your custom itinerary within 24 hours. No obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions we hear most from travelers planning their first private Kenya or Tanzania safari. If yours is not here, ask us directly.
Mid-range private Kenya safaris typically start from USD 250–450 per person per day, including accommodation, meals, park fees, guide, and vehicle. Luxury options run from USD 600–1,500 per person per day. The biggest variable is accommodation tier. We provide a fully itemised quote before you commit to anything.
Every safari we plan is private. Your vehicle, your guide, your schedule. We do not operate shared departures or group tours. There are no fixed departure dates — your safari is built around your specific travel window. This is how we operate at every price point.
Kenya offers good wildlife viewing year-round. July to October is peak Great Migration season in the Masai Mara — river crossings, peak predator activity, and the highest lodge rates. January to March is dry, uncrowded, and ideal for Big Five sightings. April, May, and November bring lower rates, fewer visitors, and exceptional birding. The best time depends on your priorities, budget, and which parks you want to visit.
Yes — combining Kenya and Tanzania is one of our most popular options. We handle all cross-border logistics, permits, and routing. A combined safari of 10–14 days is the most requested format. Zanzibar extensions of 3–5 nights at the end of a safari are also popular, particularly for honeymoon couples wanting to combine bush and beach in one trip.
We respond to every serious safari enquiry within 24 hours with a detailed custom itinerary — not a generic price list. A specific route, accommodation recommendation, and day-by-day structure matched to your dates. For urgent enquiries, WhatsApp us directly on +254 725 115 998.
Kenya's established safari destinations — Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Ol Pejeta — have strong safety infrastructure, licensed guides, and reliable national park security. Beyond the Plains Safaris is a fully bonded KATO member. Our team is reachable throughout your trip and our guides adapt daily to real field conditions.
Yes. Tell us what you most want to see — Great Migration river crossings, calving season predator action, rhino conservation at Ol Pejeta, photography, a beach extension, or cultural Maasai experiences. We route the itinerary around those priorities. Specific goals lead to better safaris than trying to do everything.
Ready to Start Planning? Send Us Your Dates.
Tell us your travel dates, traveler count, and preferred safari style. Custom itinerary within 24 hours. No obligation. No generic quotes.
TripAdvisor Rating
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