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 Yury | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good agency
We really enjoyed working with Darren and Kate. They did a very thorough job in planning and organizing our two-week travel in South Africa, Botswana and visit to Victoria Falls. They work with very good local guides and excellent camps. The accommodations that were picked for us both in Cape Town and Victoria Falls exactly met our requirements and were superb.
Thank you Darren and Kate for your excellent job!
NZ
Email Richard and Christine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing unforgetable experience and have no hesitation in recommending to others.
Darren gave superb advice and had excellent communication. Every query we had was answered promptly and nothing was any problem. Just what we needed visiting Africa for first time.
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Email Dawn | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Compass Odyssey gave us an awesome experience and we had no worries about arrangements.
Darren & Kate we very helpful throughout the whole planning stage and when it came time for our trip. Senalala in Greater Kruger was a faboulos place with top notch guides. All the transports and guides were very informative and friendly. Safaris in Kruger and Chobe gave you pretty much an up front and center seat for the greatest wild animal show you’ll ever see. Everybody should go to Africa at least once in their life time.
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Email Mary | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our South Africa vacation was an A+ experience.
All went smoothly from our first contact with Darren. He always responded promptly and was very thorough in the information provided. All our drivers and guides were excellent. They met us as expected and were very professional and knowledgeable. Darren kept in touch with us via email throughout to ensure that all was going well.
I would highly recommend using Compass Odyssey.
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Email Alice Pawlik | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
I've wanted to go to South Africa since I was 12.
Planning our Southern Africa trip with Darren was so much fun. He answered my millions of questions quickly. He even answered some of them multiple times and answered the dumb ones like they weren't dumb. I'd wanted to go to South Africa for 53 years and this trip did not disappoint. The guides and drivers that assisted us along the way were efficient and knowledgeable. They were fun to have join our travel group. We were always met cheerfully on time at the airport or our hotel. In Cape Town, we were able to adjust our schedules to watch whales, drive through neighborhoods and spend extra time in places we loved. Our guide, Garth, was amazing. The accommodations selected were perfect. We especially enjoyed Tintagel and Senalala. Both were beautiful and had wonderful staffs. The Garden Lodge went out of its way to be helpful. We even got a special pitcher of ice tea when we mentioned we'd been missing it. The guides on our safaris at Senalala(guide Darren)and Garden Lodge(guide Tefo)made us feel like we'd just had the best safari they'd ever conducted. We saw the Big Five, had beautiful camera shots set up for us, learned so much and had so, so much fun. If you're planning a trip to Southern Africa, use Compass Odyssey they are magnificent and worth every penny. We've home a week and have looked at my pictures every morning. Truly it was the trip of a lifetime.
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Email Dave & Jen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Vacation of a lifetime!
Darren and his crew at C.O. we're attentive and flexible from our first contact. They have learned the best places to go, and the best people to "handle" their customers during border crossings, airport transfers, etc. We decided to change our itinerary a little just before arriving in one city and it was handled easily by simply sending them an email. From the time we arrived in South Africa until we departed from Botswana, there was never a single worry. Attentive guides, punctual airport/hotel pickup, etc. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
CH
Email A..... | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Last minute trip
My trip was organized at quite short notice (3weeks). Due to good interaction and precise discussion I had a very very satisfying trip with good accomodations! Thanks Darren.
CA
Email Don McCarty | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A most memorable trip exceeding all expectations!
I travelled for the first time in my life to Africa. I used the services of Kate and Darren at Compass Odyssey based on the recommendation of a family member. I went to JoBurg, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kruger, and Cape Town. Every single aspect of my trip went flawlessly. I was always met at the airports by a driver or a guide as soon as I got off the plane. The accommodations chosen were just great, activities planned in the cities were most interesting, and of course the safaris were spectacular. A big recommendation goes out for the Senalala Luxury Safari Resort in Kruger and also the Dinare Camp in Botswana. Wonderful accommodations and hosts made for a great stay, and some wonderful viewing of all of the animals. Dealing with Kate and Darren is a pure delight and you make your safari with the fullest confidence.
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Email Marlene | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Compass Odyssey fulfilled our every wish on this African adventure of a lifetime.
My adult son and I just returned from a 20 day trip to Namibia, Botswana, Cape Town and Victoria Falls organized by Compass Odyssey. From the first time I contacted Darren, the owner, over a year and a half ago, he continually and patiently answered my endless questions and offered invaluable advice as he planned this trip of a lifetime for us. Looking back, I am astounded by his insight into our African dream, as each experience was unique, extraordinary and built upon the previous one. Each detail was meticulously planned so that the trip flowed without a glitch. Most importantly, we felt extremely safe at all times due to the expertise of the guides and the carefully selected accommodation. I highly recommend Compass Odyssey as a company that will make a determined effort to accommodate your every wish.
CL
Email Daniela palma | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience!
It was a pleasure to travel with Compass Odyssey, all very well planned and the places of very good quality, in addition to the guides and everything ...
very grateful for the very nice experience I had in Africa