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 Ray Khan and family | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Incredible support and attention to detail!
I can only say that Darren & Kate (Compass Odyssey) arranged the experience of our lifetime! We had up to 23 people that were coming into different airports, different countries, different dates but also were interested in different safari regions and different experiences. Overall the logistics of covering 5 countries (including the Okavango Delta) in ~2 weeks was an incredible challenge - Darren & Kate were just unbelievable ... they knew exactly what we needed to do and helped us script out the detailed itinerary (believe me, we challenged them to fit a LOT in a little time). However, they built in the appropriate amount of time to relax and build additional memories. Every single one of their recommendations was spot on - we are already cherishing every single minute of the adventure! Most importantly, we are ready to go back!
NZ
Email Sue Horsley and Leanne Killalea | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This company is amazing,attention to detail,care,fantastic bespoke itinerary.
I will never be able to recommend this company enough, they did a phenomenal job sorting our bespoke itinerary …and were definitely 100% mindful and aware of every day that-we were away. By no means in a weird intrusive way, they just ensured that all the dots were connected.
Truly I've travelled heaps over many years, and am a few years older than when I started travelling, but these guys listen to what you want…for me trying to put together a great time pre/post a bike ride in Namibia.
Outstanding doesn't come close, all 4 of us walked away saying Compass created a stunning, oh so special experience.
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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..
HK
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.
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Email Dawn and Joe | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extremely on top of things and thorough
Compass Odyssey (Darren) was on the ball from step one. His response to my emails were quick. Every part of the trip was taken care of. We never had to question anything. This is my second time using this company for a reason. The tour itself was wonder. The accommodations (Linyanti & Kanana) were great, not disappointed at all. It’s nice to go away and not have to worry about the logistics.
CH
Email Florian and family | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect support for our safari in the Okovanga Delta
We booked our first safari with Compass Odyssey and can recommend it 100%. Based on a tour offered here, we customized our trip completely. Darren supported us perfectly and provided us with competent information.
We were provided with all the necessary information before the trip. During the days in Victoria Falls we were comprehensively looked after by Mortimer and his team.
The absolute highlight was the days in the middle of the Okavango Delta. We stayed at Kanana Camp, which was absolutely perfect in every aspect, and we would highly recommend it. The service, and especially the safari experience, is as authentic as it can be. We saw all the major animals living in the Okavango Delta up close. Since it's not a publicly accessible area, we were able to calmly observe leopards feeding and lions playing, all by ourselves with our jeep and guide.
It's worth mentioning that Compass Odyssey even advanced us money in Zimbabwe to pay the bills because none of our credit cards worked (6-digit instead of 4-digit PIN!). That was service far beyond the usual!
IT
Email The Mazzoldi family | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
nostalgia for Africa
Our annual family trip had Namibia as its destination this year.
Unfortunately, like every year ,before deciding where to go, we arrive a few weeks before departure.
I'm the travel family organizer and when we made the decision for Namibia ,i started calling all the italian tour operators to see the availability, but unfortunately for the month of august ,the month on which all italians are on holidays ,i did not find anything .
I started looking at all Namibian tour operators' websites
. I wrote to 5 of them but none of them convinced me enough ,except Compass Odyssey.
I started writing to Darren all my requests, doubts,fears and i always found a helpful person, attentive to every detail to create an unforgettable holiday
I booked with Compass easily and i trusted in them
The trip was magnificent not a problem, the organization at the top, good standard of hotel and safari tents
Our guide Raymond was a friendly , helpful and discreet man and when he left us a little free we missed him.Every evening for dinner we organized the following day about the departure time and what we wanted to see and Raymond always gave us excellent advice.
Everything was perfect even for my skeptical husband who before leaving said what we are going to do in Namibia and when he returned he spoke of Africa sickness and not of african massage as Raymond said when he was driving on unpaved roads
thank you to Darren ,Kate and Raymond which made us cry before leaving
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!