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
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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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.
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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.
So helpful for our trip of a life time.
Lots of communication prior to our trip, all questions answered. Batonka a beautiful place to stay, great breakfast to start your day! My sisters did find the single twin beds to be quite narrow, in North America twins seem to be a thing of the past, rooms have 2 double size beds. Sam, taxi driver from Zambia to Zimbabwe boarder, very knowledgeable. Emmanuel, driver & guide in Livingstone, fun and knowledgeable. Mortimer, our guide to Victoria Falls, patient and very helpful, made excellent recommendations for excursions. Only suggestion would be to reconfirm cost of extra transfers, who remembers what is in the contract?! Letting us know a taxi might be an option to consider.
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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
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Email Chris and Bo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful individual Safari experience
Thanks to Compass and to the local guides Emanuel and Mortimer. My son and I had a great safari trip in Botswana, Zim and Zam. Perfectly organized. Great job.
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Email Charlotte | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience of Southern Africa.
Never having visited Africa before, we went for the organized tour option. We are very glad we did!
We felt very well taken care of, being picked up on time every day and at every spot. Everyone were really friendly and helpful without overdoing it -just the way we like it!
Our tour included all sights around Capetown, Senalala luxury safari camp, Victoria falls, Garden lodge in Chobe and Rra Dinare in Okawango Delta.
We loved going on the safaris, really a great experience all the way. Especially at Senalala and Rra Dinare, which felt a bit more in the wilderness and with less crowds of tourists than Chobe to be honest.
I would recommend anyone visiting Southern Africa to use Compass Odyssey to organize their trip. We had a wonderful experience all the way but we'd suggest that you bring some seasick-pills for the flight into Okawango Delta. Especially if you fly in from Chobe, that was one long, humpy trip!
