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)
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Reviews
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Email Joe Cox | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing African Experience with Top Notch Service!
Compass Odyssey did a superb job developing, coordinating, and supporting our group during our recent tours of Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana. I will definitely be a repeat customer and wholeheartedly recommend them for anyone planning a trip to Africa.
Darren put together a package that was not only within our planning budget, but it also greatly exceeded everyone’s expectations. His proactive communications and detailed explanations didn’t just reduce the element of surprise, it eliminated it. We knew where we were going, when we were going, who was leading/meeting us, and what expect along the way. No surprises, but more importantly, no disappointments.
The tour guides who worked with us locally were among the best I’ve ever worked with. They possessed an in-depth knowledge of the areas we toured and enriched the experience with their detailed anecdotes.
The lodges Darren chose were top notch. Each lodge was large enough to completely satisfy all of our needs, yet small enough to make us feel at home. All the lodge staffs were professional and extremely friendly. While I’m sure we had some unique requests, we never once felt like we were asking for anything out of the ordinary. It was all in a day’s work and still we felt totally spoiled.
The individual safaris booked for us were truly first rate. We all realized that we might not get to see all the animals we hoped to (after all the animals do get a vote), but we saw everything we wanted and then some. The guides seemed to instinctively know where the animals were hiding. In many cases we got up close and personal with the animals. Despite the closeness and excitement of the encounters, our guides ensured we never felt unsafe, uncomfortable, or in danger. Special shout out to Ruth, Mortimer, and Tiro. Outstanding efforts all around.
Not sure when I’ll get back to Africa, but the first call I’ll make will be to Compass Odyssey. For value, service, and all around experience, there is none better.
Email Iain | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect itinerary & careful attention to detail
Darren and the Compass Odyssey team could not have done better. We had a fantastic time. Everyone could not have been more helpful.
Wherever we went we had warm welcomes and great hospitality, and whether in South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe or Botswana the arraignments ran smoothly and we met wonderful people.
The safaris were awesome. All the big 5 ticked ✅, but so much more besides.
Thanks again!!!
Iain and Ann-Louise
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Email Linda Loney and Tom Cooper | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Darren was incredibly responsive, knowledgable, and arranged a trip that went flawlessly
The trip that we arranged with Compass Odyssey more than lived up to our expectations. Darren was incredibly knowledgable, friendly, responsive and helpful. He took our every wish and made it his command. The service was impeccable. Everything went flawlessly, from being met at the airports or camps, to transportation, to having amazing local guides. The Chobe National Park safaris provided both an experience overland and on the Chobe river with a very knowledgable guide. The trip to Zimbabwe was very memorable even though the falls were low at the time of year we visited. The arranged guides were so accommodating and knowledgable and helpful. The places we stayed were all comfortable and well located. Darren made car hire arrangements for us for our trip along the Garden Route which was one of the highlights of the trip. Nature's Valley is not to be missed, in our estimation. Our accommodations were like being in a tree house and very close to a beach and a nice restaurant. Having Darren's help made arranging the trip to Africa very very easy for us.
I cannot recommend Compass Odyssey highly enough.
Very well organized and interesting tour of the places to see in Cape Town
This was not a safari tour, but a first experience of all the beautiful sights Cape Town has to offer. The guest house (Parker’s Cottage) where I stayed was excellent, their breakfast offer was outstanding with various choices of cooked breakfast, fresh juices and amazing and tasty fresh fruit with granola. The local guide cum driver was knowledgeable and provided a lot of insight on South African history and politics.
Email Tina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply the best attention to detail with care and consideration for the customer.
Compass Odyssey made our dream of an African adventure come true. Attention to detail, follow up, care and consideration was the best we have ever experienced. Their patience with our very specific requirements was admirable. The accommodation recommendation, destination and guides were matched exactly to our personality and style. We couldn't have asked for anyone better to guide us on our holiday to the magical destination of South Africa and Zimbabwe. Upon reflection, now that we have returned, it was definitely a dream holiday come true. All our wish list fulfilled. Can't recommend Compass Odyssey highly enough.
Email Peter Shaw | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional well organised and very informative.
From the moment we booked communication was first class the information and advice we were given was so helpful. The safari tour itself was amazing, the accommodation and staff at Pangolin lodge was the best the food and the service could not have been better and was great value for money. Ursula’s cottage was awesome,once again the food and service was first rate the staff so obliging it was such a relaxing place to stay. Our guide Mortimer from Compass was so helpful and made us feel so relaxed and at home from the moment we arrived. I wouldn’t hesitate to strongly recommend Compass Odyssey to family and friends or anyone for that matter.
Victoria Falls and Chobe
Darren and Kate did an amazing job of organising our safari, everything was perfect from start to finish and we had the trip of a lifetime. I couldn’t recommend them more.
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Email Sarah A. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip and even better service!
First of all before even getting to South Africa, the communication between Darren and I was Awesome. He was prompt in answering any questions that I had and customized my itinerary to fit everything that I was interested in doing. My local tour guides Dot and Tim were so knowledgeable about every place that we toured. They were flexible in what I wanted to do and were the nicest people. They were personable and we got to know each other during my 5 day tour of Cape Town. Overall this was trip was one to top! And I highly recommend Compass Odyssey for your next Safari and trip to South Africa.
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Email Ernest | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime, thoughtful service and help customizing itinerary
Darren at CompassOdyssey was incredible in helping us plan an 8 night itinerary in Vic Falls and Botswana. We took a standard itinerary then he helped us customize it. The thing that stands out is that we probably sent 100 emails back and forth as well as a few phone calls. Darren was very quick to respond and made sure to answer every question and understand what we wanted. He took every effort to make sure we were taken care of. By the time the trip rolled around, we were completely at ease with all logistics and it made the trip smooth such that we could just enjoy our experience. All the lodges, guides, etc that we worked with on the ground were great and the relationships Darren had with one also got us some perks. Planning a safari is no small feat, but Darren really put us completely at ease and made the whole process enjoyable. I highly recommend Darren and Compass to anyone planning a trip to Botswana, Vic Falls, or elsewhere.
Email David Makinson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything went like clockwork on our trip to Chobe and Vic Falls.
Well organised, good accommodation, excellent people on the ground in both Botswana and Zimbabwe. The pre-trip information from Compass Odyssey is the best I've seen - comprehensive, helpful and relevant. An outstanding experience in every way.