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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 Kim S | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Trip of a Lifetime!!
I cannot say enough about our experience with Odyssey and our amazing journey to Kenya. From the initial booking with Mark in CT, to the pre-trip emails with Beatrice/Joy and the great service on Emirates, getting to Kenya was smooth sailing. The hotels were absolutely wonderful, great service and food, we wanted for nothing. We fell asleep to the sounds of birds, woke to the "hippo" alarm clock and watched giraffes/wart hogs walk by our windows. But the best part were the amazing game drives and Erastus, our driver. We cannot say enough about Erastus. He was so knowledgeable about the animals and the areas we visited; he is a master at his job. Every drive surpassed the one just hours before!! He was in constant contact with other drivers to find us the best views and animals. We saw the big 5 and every animal in between (elephants en masse, dancing giraffes, zebras and buffalo as far as the eye could see). From the tiny dik-dik (my favorite) to the majestic lions to the enormous hippos, we were overwhelmed at the beauty and humbled by the vast plains. I cannot put into words just how amazing this trip was and how unbelievable Odyssey was from beginning to end. Worth every cent and all 38 hours of travel from Kenya to home!!! Thank you, Odyssey!!!!
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Email Jose Maria and Sean | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari experience with Odyssey Safaris!
We just returned from a 8 day "Highlights of Kenya" safari and we could not be happier with service provided by Odyssey and the overall experience. The accommodations were just wonderful, particularly the Ashnil Samburu and Ashnil Mara lodges. Truly beautiful lodges in comfort and understated luxury. The food in all places was excellent and plentiful. The game drives were spectacular. I did not expect to see as many animals as we saw and of all kinds! Our guide, Simon, was a gem. Very knowledgeable about the wildlife and local culture. There was a lot of driving involved but we did not mind that as it allowed us to see the real Kenya too. We felt safe at all times, even when going through tiny villages or stopping on the way. In fact, we felt safer in kenya than in many places in the USA. Everything was planned perfectly, from the moment we were picked up at the airport to the last minute. It is wonderful to have the same driver/guide with you at all times as this allows for flexibility and "spur of the moment" excursions. In sum, very pleased with Odyssey Safaris and the quality of the safari the provided us. We recommend them very highly.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We want to go again!!
Our 10 day trip, comprised of 3 couples (ages 30 something to 60 something), was arranged by a member who had previous travel experience with Odyssey Safaris—a positive experience, needless to say. Our trip was designed to experience the highlights of South Africa and Zimbabwe, along with some personal picks. Mark Cahill had the itinerary and details customized to everyone’s satisfaction prior to departure and the travel arrangements- –pick-ups, transfers, tours, accommodations--went very well from there. The tour included Cape Town, Peninsula and wine country, Victoria Falls, day and night safaris, and a short elephant safari. Our drivers and tour guides were always on time, ready to share information about their country, and ensure that our experiences were meaningful, enjoyable, and safe. We were enthralled by the accommodations at Mjejane River Lodge overlooking the Crocodile River. Our young safari tour guide’s enthusiasm and knowledge of the abundant wildlife and their relationship with their habitat in Kruger National Park definitely added to our amazing time there. We found free time to seek out street markets in Cape Town and Zimbabwe. Weather conditions scuttled a balloon ride, but our disappointment was quickly forgotten because a spectacular helicopter ride over Victoria Falls was substituted, which is very worthwhile to do. Flying with South African and British Airways, one still has food and beverages included in the coach ticket price--something that you don't find with U.S. domestic flights anymore. Plus, we found the South African food and wine to be great and quite reasonable! So many special memories, but seeing a herd of elephants, along with their calves, drinking at the edge of the Zambesi river at dusk and seeing Victoria Falls from the ground and air are at the forefront. You will be well pleased choosing Odyssey Safaris as your tour designer and operator.
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Email George Panagio | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable
It was the most memorable trip we have had in our life. Everything was taken care of from the airport pickup to the accommodations, to the safari, to summiting to the roof of Africa. The guide was a delight, the porters were friendly, and they stuffed us with more food than we could handle. As everything was taken care of, all that was left for us to do was to take in the experience. A fantastic journey all around!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Safari
We travelled to South Africa and Zimbabwe. The stress was taken away from the planning as everything including flights were booked by my agent. The trip was very enjoyable and everything was extremely organized, removing the potential stress. Highly recommend.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
It was everything I was expecting and more. Literally everything was nicer/cleaner/better than I was expecting. Mark Cahill, the managing director, was very friendly and easy to talk to about any questions regarding the trip. He customized several details of the trip to accommodate our wishes and travel needs. The trip went very smoothly. If you want a hassle free way to see one of the most incredible places in the world, choose Odyssey Safaris!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great travel company to go through for an amazing vacation
An African Safari is a must do for any avid travelers. But doing it is not something that is easily done alone. We heard about Odyssey through a friend who had went recently. We considered a couple Safari companies and ended up going with Odyssey. The trip was well planned out and organized. We had an amazing time. We had one hiccup at the end of the trip where we were scheduled to sit in the DAR airport (if you call it that) for 7 hours. After some back and fourth, Odyssey was able to come up with a solution for us to stop at the Serena in DAR. Overall, we had an amazing trip and going through Odyssey was a big reason for that.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, all encompassing safari operator
We thoroughly enjoyed our 8-day Kenya Highlights trip with Odyssey Safaris. Overall, everything was very well organized, making our vacation experience one of the most memorable we've had.
From the very beginning, Mark was extremely responsive to all of my emails and made sure all of my questions were answered before we booked the trip and then before we departed. Once we arrived, our tour guide James was very friendly and knowledgeable and made us feel at ease. We didn't need to worry about anything - all logistics were taken care of (transportation, accommodations, food). Accommodations and food were also good quality overall.
In terms of the actual safari, we saw so much more and got so much closer to the animals than I expected. It was such a rewarding and educational trip. I would highly recommend Odyssey Safaris.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour operator!
We obtained a Safari package for 2 people via Guilt City. Odyssey Safaris, the tour operator, did an absolute amazing job to assure that we were satisfied with the tour. Most notably, they were very supportive when our scheduled flight from the USA was canceled due to mechanical problems. Because of the flight issues, we arrived a day later in Nairobi. Yet, Odyssey managed to rearranged everything (hotels, guide) so we did not miss out during our tour. We stayed a day later than planned and got the full tour as described in the itinerary. In addition, Odyssey was supportive when a optional event was billed incorrectly by a third party. They were instrumental in assuring that the billing issue was rectified. Finally, the choice of accommodations and the quality of the guide made the whole safari very enjoyable. We recommend Odyssey for their Safari tour because they back their customers when needed and offer a quality tour package.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are excellent, very helpfull and on time in our daily activities.
They are always there to help us in our needs. they are knowledgable in our daily task and on time if not earlier on time schedule. They explain all the places we visited as if they live there and knew about it not memorizing of what they read about the place. when it comes to accomodation they knew the place and check us in and show about the place even going to the rest room if needed. They are excellent people and I don't have a doubt in my mind that if I have to go back I will definitely look for thesame company