Kate & Darren Humphrys with Henry, Olive and Hume
Compass Odyssey
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Abby | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personalized, fun, and educational
I went on a tour with Compass Odyssey to Namibia for 12 days (with a two day extension in Cape Town). The guides were fantastic and knew everyone and everywhere, and answered our myriad of questions about animals, cuisine, politics, history, landscape, everything. I learned so much and was fascinated by everything we did and saw. I would 100% go to Namibia with Compass Odyssey again! I'd just spend more than two days in Cape Town next time.
Email Richard and Hayden | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic from start to finish
As experienced travellers and always designing and booking our holidays, putting that trust into someone else to curate a memorable “once in a life time trip” is a big thing! After ALOT of research, we eventually landed on Compass Odyssey to book our safari. Darren and Kate did not disappoint!! Communication, attention to detail and the personalised service was simply outstanding and nothing was ever a problem.
Our 8-day itinerary consisted of Victoria Falls – Hwange NP – Chobe NP. Right from Victoria Falls airport pickup to saying our goodbyes in Botswana, local guides Ruth and Mortimer were fantastic and all transfers, activities and border crossings went to plan. Ruth was kind enough to take care of our dinner reservation at the Lookout Café and was more than happy to drop us off and pick us up (there is a small extra fee for this, which was outlined in the itinerary from Darren).
The Hide in Hwange NP and the Chobe River Lodge in Botswana were both amazing properties, with great staff, guides and wildlife viewing, and delicious food!
Thankyou again Darren and Kate, for the amazing trip and personalised service, we hope to see you again for another African adventure!
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Email Chris and Abby | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding pre- and post-trip customer service together with best trip guide EVER!
Compass Odyssey is THE tour operator to work with for your dream vacation. Knowledgeable, reliable, prompt, and thoughtful service from Darren makes you feel as though you are the only person he is helping. He will advise, recommend, and listen while planning your trip. Ever cheerful with a remarkable sense of humor, he is so efficient that he makes what can be the most stressful experience (planning a trip) smooth and hassle-free. My daughter and I were so relieved to have Compass Odyssey take care of everything from the moment we stepped off the plane until we returned to the airport 2 weeks later. I felt we were always on the radar, so it became such a relaxing time. Our guide in Namibia - Elvis - was a man of wondrous wit and wisdom, and his presence enhanced our experience exponentially. We left Namibia with the sense of having seen the best of the best landscapes, having the closest encounters with its magnificent wildlife, and learning of its multitude of cultures. I can give this experience, from planning through execution, an unqualified "two thumbs up."
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Email Joy Schlecht | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Darren is a chram and knows what he's doing! I will more than likely use Comopass odyssey again!
What a wonderful experience it was using Compass Odyssey.. Darren knows his stuff and organized everything with perfection.. Our guide in Cape town "Glen" was delightful. All of the lodgings Darren booked for us were superb. (Victoria Falls, Chobe River, Botswana) And Cape Town! We pointed him in the direction we wanted to visit and he did it! Was a lovely lovely trip..
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Email Zoe Chang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
Regarding to the initial planning of the safari trip, we were all very appreciative about Darren’s effort in assisting us in booking the safari, accommodations and transportation. Before the trip, the company sent us the pre-safari information which is very useful and thus we could know more about the culture and things to aware before arriving Africa. During the planning process, Darren listened to our opinions and gave us suitable recommendations. Also, Darren even assisted us the airport transportation that was not supposed be arranged by him. During the trip, everything was smooth. We particularly enjoyed the accommodations Compass Odyssey offered to us which were all very comfortable especially 528 Victoria Fall which was just like “home”. Though it was quite hot without air-conditioner in Camp Nkwazi. Also, we like the arrangement that we were the only one in the boat safari and safari drive during ur stay in Chobe River Lodge. During the trip, Ruth was good and always listened to our opinions and offered us suitable recommendations.
CA
Email Line Descoteaux and Georges Ward | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Compass Odyssey teip to Namibia
Unbelievable trip of a lifetime. We had the best service posssible. Compass Odyssey offered a quick reply whenever we had a question. They answerded all our wishes and provided amazing guides both in Namibia and for our short stay in Cape Town, South Africa. I strongly recommand them for a personalized trip to a beautiful country.
Email Pascale | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, exceeding expectations
We had a wonderful private Safari to Namibia organised for four people.
Landed in Capetown, spent the day to visit with a guide, flying to Windhoek the following morning.
Also half a day on the way back.
Then our Namibian guide took over in Windhoek and looked after us for the next 12 days.
We had a very comfi 4x4 car, 8 seats, air conditioning.
Drove through the Namib desert. Our guide made the most of it. We were the first ones hiking the orange dunes at sunrise, then running down to the petrified trees.
We were the last persons climbing the Dune 45 at sunset, amazing colours and landscape.
We then drove through Namib desert to Swakop. Wonderful cruise experience watching Flamingoes, Dolphins, Seals....
Then a few days in Damaraland desert, watching wild elephants and learning from desert plants, animals, and engraving stones 4000 years old.
Finally a few days in Etosha park, watching so many wild animals : Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Spring box, Cheetas, Lions, Rhinos, Oryx, Hyena,Chacal.....
Our guides were fantastic making the most of it, very attentionate, organised and knowledgeable.
We can't thank enough Darren and Kate who have organised our trip and given us excellent advices.
The Hotels and guesthouse were very comfortable.
We came from London and had a stop in Capetown. We then flied with Airlink to Windhoek.
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Email John and Emily K. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Compass Odyssey provided us with a truly memorable experience for our safari with our grandson.
This is our second trip to Africa with Compass Odyssey, to a different part of Africa than the first time. Just as before, the trip was amazing, the accommodations were very comfortable, the guides were knowledgeable and friendly and the safari experiences were top-notch. We have no hesitation in recommending Compass Odyssey to anyone and will absolutely use them again for any future trips to Africa!
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Email Renato and Thea Kunstek | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The organization was perfect, nothing was left to chance and everything that was agreed was fulfille
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Darren and his team at Compass Odyssey for organizing our safari, the organization itself was amazing from meeting at the airport to transportation to our accommodation. The proposed accommodation was superb, the people who looked after us were beyond amazing , the itinerary itself that was suggested to us and that we accepted was absolutely amazing starting with the breathtaking Victoria Falls and then the fantastic Chobe National Park and the absolutely amazing Okavango Delta. I have absolutely no complaints about any segment of our trip. We saw absolutely all the animals that we wanted and more than that, we met wonderful people and created a memory for a lifetime. I hope we will have the opportunity to return again.
RS
Email Marijana and Daniel Boskovic | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The journey of life
As we stated in the title. This was the best trip of our lives so far. Darren and all the co-workers were fantastic. Every wish of ours was fulfilled and organized and carried out down to the smallest detail. Darren's every suggestion if we weren't sure what to choose from excursions or other events was a hit. During our trip, we visited many places and countries: Doha, Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, Mauritius, and in each country we were greeted by a fantastic guide who went through the entire itinerary with us. The accommodation units were excellent, the entire staff and the food. Everything was really perfect. I wholeheartedly recommend cooperation with Daren and his associates and we will definitely continue to travel with their organization.
