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
Amazing trip to Southern Africa
Wonderful trip tailored by Darren. I started planning late and Darren was available to answer questions and met my budget for the trip. I am delighted I was able to see everything, including he big 5, on my wish list. We started in Cape Town, then Chobe, Vic Falls, and lastly Kruger. Couldn't have planned it better.
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Email Joaquín Ruiz | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Maximum attention to our wishes and full cooperation and professionalism.
All previous information was clear and useful. The preparation by Kate and Darren that everything would go as planned, was maximal. Our expectations were surpassed by the magnificent trip prepared by Compass Odyssey. Thanks a million for Kate and Darren.
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Email Scott | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Couldn't have been any better
Compass Odyssey run by Darren and Kate did an absolutely superb job planning my wife and I the perfect honeymoon. For over 10 months we worked together to come up with the the best itinerary to fit our time frame and budget. They were attentive, trustworthy, knowledgeable and took care of us like know one else would have been able to. There wasn't a single hiccup for the entire two week trip. This included a stay in Cape Town, three internal flights, two different safari camps over five nights, three nights in Victoria Falls and a drive to Botswana. Each place we stayed knew Darren and Kate had booked us there and told us how lucky we were to have them looking after us. They all knew we were on our honeymoon as well which was a nice touch. There were so many moving parts to figure out but Darren and Kate planned it out and executed it flawlessly. I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking to have the trip of a lifetime in Africa.
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Email Mary Kay | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personally Curated Trip of a Lifetime!
The careful attention of Darren and Kate resulted in a well-organized and exceptional trip. Within 36 hours of arrival at our stunning camp, the skilled and amenable local guides had not only introduced us to the Big Five but added mating leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs to our list. Accommodations in Kruger were very comfortable and staff went out of their way to assure we felt welcome. The Chobe location was perfect right on the river with attentive staff and communal meals. The Vic Falls hotel was over-the-top luxury with complimentary mini-bar and our own balcony looking out at the game park. With their suggestions, we organized our Johannesburg and Cape Town visits on our own to save expenses, and we even used Uber to get around. No matter where we were, Darren and Kate were with us via email. Worth every dollar and they earned every star.
CA
Email Bruce | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cape Town, Kruger, Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park Adventure
The organization, coordination, management and planning of our south African adventure was exceptional. We had 4 days in Cape Town, 3 days in Kruger at the Senalala Luxury Safari Camp, 3 days at Victoria Falls at the Batonka Guest Lodge and 2 days at the Garden Lodge in Kasane, Botswana. We saw the big five plus within two days. The wildlife, scenery and people were fabulous. Virtually unforgettable experience. All accommodations and meals were outstanding.
In Cape Town Darren showed us around the city, the Cape and the vineyards, absolutely beautiful and stunning.
This was a dream vacation come true. (bucket list item)
Would highly recommend Compass Odyssey to organize and plan African tours. Definitely a five star experience.
Many thanks to Darren and Kate.
CA
Email Christine Boyle | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing African Odyssey!
From the moment we contacted Compass Odyssey we were treated with amazing service. Darren returned all our e-mails quickly and answered all our questions. Once in Africa, he took us in hand and ensured that we were well taken care of - from our day trips in the Cape with Darren, to our stops in Vic Falls and Botswana. All accomadations were supberb as well as the food. We did two safaris and they were spectacular. I highly recommend Compass Odyssey due to the super personnalized service. Hope to return one day!
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Email Terry Roberts | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Perfect Holiday!
I contacted several agencies to plan a trip to Southern Africa for our group of 4, and Compass Odyssey stood out from the beginning. All the other agencies offered us a ready-made itinerary from their portfolio and tacked on some of the things I had asked for. Kate and Darren, on the other hand, took my plan as the starting point to create an original tour, while suggesting other opportunities to make it even better. This attention to the particular needs of a specific group was apparent from the time we first contacted them up to the very last day of our tour.
Another strong point of Compass Odyssey is their attention to detail. Everything was planned perfectly and they sent us ample information beforehand to aid in our own personal preparations – we had even been able to work out exactly which adaptors we would need and Darren greeted us on arrival with those adaptors ready for use!
In the end, we agreed on a 14-day tour, and for the first 7 days Darren himself acted as our guide+driver. The accommodation selected was just what we had asked for - simple but comfortable. And Darren was always ready and willing to cater for our personal interests and for our leisurely pace, even though it often meant finishing the day well past the scheduled time. We also saw on several occasions that he is more than ready to go the extra mile to make sure his clients get the best treatment wherever he takes them.
Darren definitely "knows his stuff", and it's obvious that he really enjoys sharing his knowledge of southern Africa, its wildlife and its customs. And his enthusiasm is contagious! All in all, the perfect holiday. Thanks, Kate and Darren!
Email Bruce & Helen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attentive, Informative and Enjoyable Experience
Darren has a good handle on the places we visited. The Accomodation was great along with fabulous food.
We had great guide in Vic falls who handled our stay with professionalism & diplomacy.Doing the rapids down the Zambezi and visiting a local school were highlights. In Kasane we loved the accomodation and enjoyed the Safari's into the Chobe Nat Pk with a very Knowlegable guide. Okavango Delta though only for 2 days was fantastic. Great flights in and out and close up and personal with the African wildlife.
BR
Email Mollie Cerqueira | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular Botswana Safari - Tailor-made to Interests and Budget
We followed SafariBookings suggestion to seek five proposals in choosing an operator for a trip of a lifetime. Our pick was Compass Odyssey for their comprehensive and prompt reply to every query and their willingness to adapt and adjust itineraries to fit my family's specific interests and budget constraints. Our safari vacation surpassed all expectations in every respect! Their pre-safari information packet prepared us for what to expect and take along, all the way down to recommended tipping guide. The selected lodges were clean, comfortable and provided many personal touches to make our trip special. The professionals who worked with Compass Odyssey were qualified and knowledgeable. In every aspect, it was an excellent experience. I rate Compass Odyssey 6 stars!
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Email Lun Hsieh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Honeymoon!
Many thanks for Darren arranging this magnificent honeymoon trip for us, we are very satisfied with the service. Epic!