ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent safari
An excellent safari, we did Kenya and Tanzania, 13 days and we have spent some very good days with Pavillion! The charming drivers and Peter his manager always answering any questions and at all times. A really recommendable agency and with which we would repeat if we return to a safari! A 10!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic family safari
We had a fantastic experience with Beyond the Plains from start to finish. The office staff, particularly Alex, did a great job customizing our trip so it was exactly as we wanted and answering all questions. Once booked, they were extremely responsive to any messages sent- even going so far as to call the Kenyan immigration authorities when I was having trouble getting the payment for our ETAs to process.
After our arrival in Kenya, our guide Ian was also amazing. He knew everything about the animals and parks. He also shared tons of info about Kenyan culture and way of life. He was able to find all the animals- we saw the big 5 and also giraffes, a bunch of cheetahs, and tons of other animals. We also saw babies of almost every animal.
We were happy with all our lodges, particularly Aruba in Tsavo East and Zebra Plains in Amboseli- but the service in all of them was amazing. Kenyan hospitality cannot be beat!
I would highly recommend Beyond the Plains for anyone looking to book a safari
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A professional and reliable safari agency that offers well-organized tours.
We had a great experience with this safari agency and would definitely recommend them!
Communication before our arrival was excellent, everything was well organized, and our guide Francis was a safe driver who worked hard to help us spot as many animals as possible. We especially loved the Masai Mara, Crescent Island, and the hotel in Nakuru. The breakfasts and dinners were also very good.
There are a few areas that could be improved, such as providing more information during the safari about the wildlife and local culture, giving clearer daily schedules, and improving the lunch boxes. But these are only minor points.
Overall, we had an amazing trip and will keep wonderful memories of our safari in Kenya. Thank you to the whole team!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Luther the ⭐️
My fiancée and I had the most amazing trip with Suricata safari's. From start to finish nothing was too much trouble.
Our guide Luther really made our trip something to remember, his knowledge skills on the road were the best and a credit to him and the company!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Communicate and promote actively
We communicated smoothly with this travel agency. Although there were some minor problems, we were lucky to see big five and animal migration. The entire trip was smooth. I recommend choosing this travel agency.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Gamedrive
Very friendly and knowledgeable driver (David). He showed us all the good places.
Also positive experiences during the booking process, very fast via Whatsapp.
NP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Caleb is the best guide in Kenya. We'll be back just to safari with him again!
If you're going on safari, ask for Caleb. We honestly couldn't have asked for a better guide.
We saw the Big Five within our first six hours in the Maasai Mara, and that wasn't by luck. Caleb knows the parks incredibly well and always seemed to know where to be and when. What really stood out was how often other guides were calling him on the radio looking for animals. We kept hearing "Caleb" over the radio throughout the trip, and it became pretty clear that he's someone the other guides trust and rely on.
We're from Nepal, and one of our favorite parts of the trip was talking with Caleb about the similarities between our cultures. Those conversations made the experience feel much more personal. He's not just knowledgeable about wildlife. He's a genuinely great communicator and someone who makes you feel comfortable from day one.
By the end of the trip, Caleb was our ndugu-lai. We came to Kenya with a guide and left with a brother.
We're already planning to come back in December, and there's no question who we'll be booking with. Thank you, Caleb, for giving us memories we'll never forget.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice trip！
Raymond was a gem! Short stay in Maasai Mara, but he was spot-on—friendly, responsible, and got us to the epic wildebeest crossing. Highly recommend!
CN
under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly, reliable, and great at tracking – we felt so safe and happy.
Our safari driver and guide Raymond was wonderfully friendly, highly reliable, and so skilled at tracking that we saw an incredible range of animals—from elephants to lions，leopards and cheetahs—yet what truly stood out was his genuine warmth and patience, which made me feel completely at ease and deeply appreciative, as if we were exploring with a trusted friend rather than a hired professional, and for that I can honestly say he turned a great game drive into an unforgettable adventure I would recommend without hesitation.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply Amazing
We were referred to JoAgro Safaris by our guide we used in Egypt so I knew We were in good hands from the beginning. Jonas was very active in communicating with us directly, working with us on our needs and wants for our safari travel in Tanzania. We used him as full service from pickup at the airport to drop off for our return, he booked all of lodging, all of our dining, all of our transfers and all of our excursions. All of the fees were included in the upfront pricing and we were able to add a few side trips on with no problems. He was so accommodating and even went out of his way to make sure we had a fan for our sleeping needs. Peter was our guide and he was amazing! So friendly and knowledgeable. It’s very important you choose a proper service because you can be with these people for many days all day long. Peter knew everything about the animals, their habitats, their environments, the area, the people, and could literally answer every question we had regarding the flora and fauna. He was very personable and down to earth and we carried on many communications and shared many laughs. The atmosphere inside the truck was just as enjoyable as the sites we saw outside. A safari guide is your driver, your educator, your guide, your baggage porter, your chef, your waiter, your guide, your biologist and literally is with you day in and day out to make sure you have a memorable and enjoyable experience and he gave us just that. The parks we were in did not seem crowded during the time period we were there from June 27th through July 5th. At the end of our safari I gave Peter our binoculars so he could use them in his many tours he will continue to have. His were older and I knew He would enjoy receiving them as a gift from us. I hope he enjoys them and it helps him on his scouting for his future tourists. We will be back with our adult children and will for sure use Joagra Safaris again!
