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
Email Neil | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great communicator and the tour ran like clockwork
Excellent choice of accommodation and schedule
Great team of guides on the ground
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Email Carl and Brynn Anderson | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Compass Odyssey provided fantastic customer service and a spectacular customized safari.
Darren and Kate, at Compass Odyssey, put together a safari itinerary that flowed seamlessly. Every single aspect of our trip was perfect, from transportation and guides to accommodations and meals. The safari camp game drives were spectacular. It was the trip of a lifetime for us, thanks to their organizational skills. We highly recommend Compass Odyssey!!
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Email Sabrina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attentive, responsive, and super helpful.
Great experience in helping us book a once-in-a-lifetime safari -- recommended!
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Email Henry and family | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Tour and Excellent Customer Service
Darren and Kate at Compass Odyssey put together the perfect combination of safari and other activities for my family on a very time constrained vacation. (One daughter is a teacher, so it all had to fit in the 2 weeks she had off from school) The safari's in three different location were all excellent, and all the lodgings were as described or better. I can't say enough positives about their communication and flexibility during the planning, and then their communication in the weeks leading up to our trip, and during the trip itself. All went according to plan. Now is a great time to visit southern Africa, given the strength of the US $, and Compass Odyssey should be your choice to work with to put together the perfect trip.
Email Cassie and Luke Dowd | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, Friendly, Efficient, Professional, Prompt and Responsive.
Highly recommend this company! Extremely organized and professional. Responses were almost immediate to the many questions we had regarding our Safari. Darren and Kate are experts in their field and it showed with how smooth everything ran from start to finish. If you are looking for a unique African Adventure which is safe and extremely well organized then Compass Odyssey is the way to go!
Email Dermot and Lynne Bowes | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service from Compass Odyssey
Well we don't often praise travel agents but Compass Odyssey provided us exceptional service.
We travelled through Sth Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia including two safaris and a trip to Victoria Falls.
The level of detail was everything you might need more with lots of options to make our stay as busy or relaxing as we wanted.
Our trip was originally cancelled through Covid, rebooked in 2021, cancelled again and booked in 2022, each time we emailed Darren & Kate responded promptly, if every travel agent provided this level of service travelling would be so much easier.
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Email Lauren | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Couldn’t possibly have been any more wonderful!
I was originally supposed to take a safari with my husband as our wedding gift from our family and friends, but he tragically passed away in 2018. In 2019, I read so many great reviews about Compass Odyssey and decided to go on a safari even though my husband was no longer with me. From the very beginning, Darren was absolutely incredible to work with!
My original safari was booked for 2020, and then had to be postponed multiple times. Darren was so helpful throughout the entire process, ensuring that I was well informed and that all my questions were answered. Once the final dates were selected after things settled down from COVID, he sent me every single detail I could’ve possibly needed, preparing me for a meaningful trip that I will remember for a lifetime.
Every single element of the trip was perfect, from the transportation to the bookings to each and every safari activity. I felt so well cared for, and Darren had even shared some of my story with my guides and accommodations so that they knew about me before I even got there. The places that I stayed were beyond anything I had ever experienced before. Such luxurious spots, kind hosts, and AMAZING food! And the animal sightings were incredible.
Don’t hesitate to work with Compass Odyssey if you are considering going on safari. They provide everything you could possibly need and you will treasure the memories forever!
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Email Gabi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a wonderful round trip, with many landscape impressions and animal diversity that Namibia has
From the beginning, Compass Odyssey tried very hard to fulfill our wishes. Even though we live far away from Namibia, everything worked wonderfully with the communication.
In Windhoeck we were personally welcomed by the guide and he helped us with all our wishes with words and deeds.
During the trip, the guide gave us a lot of information about his country.
He was a very careful driver.
I can only recommend the Compass Odyssey.
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Email Joy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Another incredible safari with Compass Odyssey!
This is my second safari booked with Darren “Crusty” & Kate Humphries of Compass Odyssey. Crusty has put together a team that brings a level of expertise, attention to detail, & knowledge that are unmatched. They meticulously plan out your personalized safari to ensure it’s exactly what YOU want and take care of all the details (attraction reservations, flights while in Africa, lodges/camps, etc.) so you can relax and enjoy your holiday. Before arrival, you are provided a VERY clear & concise dossier that lays out everything you need to know about your safari.
A bit about my safari. It started with a short stay in Zimbabwe with a day trip to Zambia where I “lived on the edge” at Devil’s Pool in Victoria Falls. If it’s not on your list… it should be. ;) Delicious dinners @ the Boma & The Lookout Cafe (The ostrich is fabulous!). Then it was off to Cape Town, where I had 3 of the most incredible days that included Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Penguins, and so much more. The next stop is the bush of Botswana, both in the Kalahari Desert & Okavango Delta. I was treated to lions, leopards, kudu, eland, zebra, elephants, and giraffes. I was lucky enough to witness the birth of a wildebeest and watch in awe as it took its first steps.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention and thank my primary guides & hosts while on holiday. Alan/guide in Joburg; Mortimer, Ruth, & family/guides in Zimbabwe; Garth/guide, Utah, Ivan, & Sean/hosts - Tintagel Guest House in South Africa; Leana & Cornel/hosts - Thamalakane River Lodge in Botswana; bush guides, Happy, Cindy, Simon, Bonno, & Bathusi. They are some of the most knowledgeable and amazing people I have ever met. They ensured I was well-taken care of from the moment I landed in Joburg until I had to leave for home.
Thank you, Crusty, Kate, & Compass Odyssey for another magical safari!!
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Email Nicola Lategan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience, best operator we’ve ever dealt with!
Right from the start Compass Odyssey was the obvious choice. Communication with Darren and Kate was a breeze, they were super responsive & gave the right amount of information to keep us informed but not overwhelmed. They were happy to customize our trip & also gave us different budgeting options to keep us in our range. Their attention to detail is what really gave me confidence, and allowed our group of 4 friends to have an amazing trip!
We spent time in Vic Falls (perfect gateway to Africa - the Zambezi river is a must!) and then went on to Botswana with time in Chobe and the edge of the Okavango Delta. Transit was so smooth, and we were really well taken care of. Food, drinks, game drives and boat cruises were all so special, and every person we met was so welcoming and hospitable.
The Compass Odyssey team have a fantastic network of people that they work with, and their knowledge of this region is priceless. I highly recommend them!