February 22, 2022
The Experts at Travel Beyond “You go to Africa for the wildlife, but you return because of the people.” This common safari industry saying may be well-worn, but it has more than a few believers at Travel Beyond, including our managing director of Africa, Kota Tabuchi. “Wildlife can be seen in many parts of Read more…
February 10, 2022
Those of you who know me or have worked with me can attest to the fact that there is nothing that gives me greater joy than traveling to Asia – the sweet aroma of spices and incense that clings to the air, the clanging of pans cooking up rice and noodles on the side of Read more…
January 10, 2022
I was fortunate to travel to the amazing country of Kenya last November/December. It was my first visit to this East African nation and I, having visited Tanzania in 2019, was curious as to how it might compare. Kenya exceeded all my expectations, but one location in particular really stood out to me and that Read more…
October 18, 2021
On my honeymoon this past September, I traveled to Kenya for two weeks. During my visit, I stayed in quite a few different national parks and reserves and found that each added something special to my experience. I wanted to take a moment to highlight their uniqueness and underscore why other travelers might want to Read more…
September 9, 2021
We are excited to announce that Travel Beyond has been named a “Top 10 African Safari Tour” on Travel + Leisure’s list of World’s Best. As a three-time past recipient (2017, 2018, and 2019), we are honored to have our name back on this prestigious list. Winners of the magazine’s annual World’s Best are nominated Read more…
August 10, 2021
A regular New Year’s resolution of mine is to visit two new destinations annually, be it domestic or international. So, when it came time for me to decide on 2021’s countries, there were a handful of countries that came to mind. However, the one place that consistently found its way to the top was Kenya. Read more…
May 16, 2021
Comparing the Masai Mara National Reserve and Mara Conservancies If you have ever thought about a Kenya safari, you have likely considered a stay in the Mara area. Deciding whether or not to go to the Mara is pretty easy – it is one of the country’s must-see destinations, after all! However, given the many Read more…
March 31, 2021
Gazing up into the night sky and witnessing billions of stars twinkling overhead, hearing lions hunt and take down a kill, smelling the various scents that mingle on the African breeze; these are just a few of the sensations that flood your senses when you choose the unique experience of an outdoor sleepout. For those Read more…
March 24, 2021
Elephants are often one of the animals that our clients are most looking forward to seeing while on safari. They are considered a keystone species, meaning they are one of the most vital parts of the ecosystems in which they live and are important to the survival of all other species in the system. For Read more…
February 24, 2021
Traveling at this moment in time is unlike anything one might have experienced previously. Restrictions and requirements demand additional logistics. New questions arise, many of which hinge on health and safety. Those with an intrepid spirit might feel eager to fly off to a new destination as soon as possible. Others may prefer to wait. Read more…