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Odyssey Safaris
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2002)
- Member Of:
- APTA, ATA & KPSGA
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $400 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Kathy Shepard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bucket List Trip
I have dreamed of going on an African Safari for most of my life. Fortunately, I was able to travel to Kenya and Zanzibar this Spring with my beautiful daughter. We selected Odyssey Safaris for our adventure and are happy we did. Our travel coordinator Beatrice covered all the details and kept us well informed. Our guides Jackson and Stephen were terrific. Whether it was in Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha or the Masai Mara Game Reserve, they knew exactly the right locations to catch sight of the magnificent wildlife. I am thrilled to say we saw all of The Big Five...elephants, rhinos, cape buffalo, lions and leopards among so many others. Our accommodations were all first rate, my favorite being the Ashnil Tented Camp. Our "room" looked like something from a Hollywood movie! The added touch of a welcoming hot water bottle on the bed after a long day was just splendid. The buffet meals at all the hotels were plentiful and delicious (though I did not care so much for the two or three boxed lunches). Staff were friendly and accommodating. Our side trips to a Masai Village (loved the singing, dancing and handcrafted bead jewelry) and hiking on Crescent Island (up close and personal with giraffe, zebra and other animals) were also highlights. We extended our trip for a three day visit to the beautiful Tanzanian Island of Zanzibar where we visited the UNESCO World Heritage site, Stonetown, the birthplace of Queen's Freddy Mercury and an incredible organic spice farm. Our hotel, the Blue Bay Beach Resort served a delicious fresh fish dinner on the beach by the Indian Ocean. Just terrific. Overall, this was a trip of a lifetime and I highly recommend Odyssey Safaris.
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Email Sue Kabel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
Our safari with Odyssey was beyond anything I could have imagined. We received exceptional service from the time we booked until the moment we arrived home. Our guides, Simon, Charles and Erastus were great!! They drove us safely, while answering our questions and looking for wildlife. They were very personable and experienced, which made the trip so much fun. We saw elephants, lions, leopards, baboons, zebras, monkeys, gazelle, rino, hippos and more. We also experienced beautiful sunsets, rainbows and lightning. Our guides explained the culture of the Kenya people and tribes. They also knew every bird, species of animals and what they were doing. I was amazed!
All the bookings and flights were taken care of promptly and professionally by Mark and Elliott.
I would and have been recommending this trip and company to my friends and family.
Thank-you Odyssey for the experience of a lifetime!
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Email Carolyn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
I will like to thank you for taking care of us on our first safari trip. I had an amazing experience. This trip has truly exceeded my expectations. The entire trip was well organized. I will like to mention that Erastus was great. He was very professional, always on time and willing to accommodate us. I was impressed on how well he could spot the animals and how knowledgeable he was about them. He also ensured that we saw the big 5 and went in search for the animals we were more interested in seeing. The hotels were very beautiful and in great locations. The hotel staff was very friendly. The only inconvenience we had during our trip was in the hotel Sopa in amboseli. This hotel didnt have wi-fi and the hot showers were controlled therefore we couldn't shower with hot water as we pleased. (The hotel only provide wi-fi in the lobby but it was out of service during our stay.) Otherwise our stay was great. What I liked most about odyssey safari was the quick response when I had questions and the great customer service it provided. I will recommend this company to all my friends and family. Again, thank you very much odyssey safari.
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Email David and Denise Shanerman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Safari Honeymoon
The trip of a lifetime. Odyssey Safari delivered an incredible trip.
All the logistics regarding airfare, ground transportation, and safaris were excellent. The hotels were beautiful and top self. Food ranged from good to outstanding depending on hotel.
The guides and excursions were fantastic. Incredible value and attention from Odyssey. I would recommend them to everyone!!!!
I will be back!!!!
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Email Mary Jane | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once in a life time family experience!
I want to thank Odyssey Safaris and Mark in particular for an amazing family experience. We are a family of ten, ranging from 10 to 80 years of age, that went on safari in Tanzania and then visited the island of Zanzibar. Odyssey exceeded all of our expectations! The connections and transportation was flawless. Our guides were wonderful .... knowledgeable and experienced in locating the "big 5"; and patient and understanding of the needs of such a diverse age group. Our guide Chris seem to know exactly when and where the animals would be in a particular location and would patiently wait as long as needed for all of us to take our photos. He was particularly attentive to the children and grandparents . And seeing those beautiful animals in their own environment was a thrill beyond description. The lodges and tents were fabulous, with beautiful views and well appointed. Mark had recommended several activities he thought would match our interests...a visit to a Masai Village, a visit to a school, and a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti. The visit with the Village people was amazing ... they were warm and welcoming. The visit to the kindergarten is a beautiful, unforgettable memory. Unfortunately, my husband became ill and could not go on our balloon ride. I contacted Odyssey about the possibility of getting a refund for my husband's ride and they were most accommodating. Mark advised us we would get a full refund and the check was waiting for us when we returned home! Odyssey is an amazing company and I would recommend anyone thinking of going on safari to go with them. You won't be disappointed! Thanks again for an unforgettable family memory.
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Email Nancy | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, knowledgeable, experienced, and accommodating tour operator.
One of my best trips ever! Excellent guide, very nice accommodations, service and communication exceptional.
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Email Angie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very memorable experience that I often look back on as one of my best trips!
I had an amazing time in Tanzania with Odyssey Safaris. The accommodations and food were great, and more importantly, the safaris themselves were awesome. They provided photos and memories that I will cherish for a lifetime. We had only 4 people in our tour group, which provided a very personalized experience. We also loved our tour guide, Kasem, who was a fantastic driver and very knowledgeable. We saw an amazing number and variety of animals, including lions, elephants, zebra, wildebeest, monkeys, hippos, leopards, giraffes, and much more. I hope Tanzania stays beautiful and wild, and that it continues to preserve it's amazing natural wonders along with other African nations. I would absolutely love to go on another tour with Odyssey Safaris in the near future.
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Email Mike Weerasooriya and 9 others. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
ABSOLUTELY AMAZINGGGGGG
We live in Edmonton, in western Canada. We had heard about Odessey safaris based in NY and we were very hesitant to book online, but then I spoke to Mark Cahill and he immediately gave me many choices anc totally put me at ease. Just taking to him many times over a few weeks gave me total confidence in this guy. So....In June of 2014, 10 of us went on the most amazing adventure. The camps Mark booked for us, the long haul flights they arranged, the 4WD jeeps, THE DRIVERS/TRACKERS, the game drives, the food, omg it was fabulous! It was the trip of a lifetime.
I will recommend Odessey to the whole world coz of Mark’s honesty.
A Safari has to be on everyone’s bucket list and there’s no better tour organize than Odessey Safaris. Thanks guys. We have pics and videos for a lifetime of memories,
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Email Linda H | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic trip which surpassed my expectations.
We had a wonderful guide who was able to find all kinds of animals. The accommodations and meals were excellent.
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Email Robin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent customer service throughout from purchase up to leaving my Kenya adventure.
As a solo traveler I had an adventure of a lifetime. From the moment I made initial inquiry I knew I was in great hands with Odyssey Safaris. I didn't want for anything during my trip...it was an exceptional experience and one that I recommend as a must do. Any expectations I had were exceeded. I want to it again!