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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 Jan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Odyssey Safaris experience
This was an incredible trip from start to finish! Everything was wonderful! The places we stayed were terrific, food was great! In fact, we ate too much! The game drives were so exciting! We saw so many animals and got fabulous pictures. Everyone we came into contact with was extremely nice and welcoming. Our guide, Charles was absolutely fabulous!! He answered numerous questions about the animals and the African culture. He was always in a good mood and was such a joy to be around! This was the vacation of a lifetime! I had dreamed of what I hoped this trip would be like but it was even better!
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Email Donna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
Far more than I every expected. From the Safari Park hotel to all the tent camps we stayed, they were all great. The locations and the service there were superior. They did the little things to make it special. Simon, our driver/guide was great. He went out of his way to make it special to us. Would definitely go on another safari with Odyssey!
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Email Ryan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience!
My wife and I went on our honeymoon with Odyssey to Kenya for a custom tour, and it was one of the most amazing experiences in our lives. Each detail of the trip was carefully planned out and taken care of when we got there! Odyssey accommodated us with each request we had, from the hotels to the parks and type of game we wanted to go see, and everything went flawlessly. Odyssey headquarters were easy to contact and quick to respond when we had questions during our trip, getting back to us within an hour each time.
Erastas, our guide, was one of the nicest people we met in Kenya and an amazing guide. He really took pride in his work, and went above and beyond finding animals that we were interested in, even spending extra time in the drives to seek out animals. I couldn't recommend him more, as the trip wouldn't have been the same without him.
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Email Therese and Ryan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime experience
Odyssey Safaris planned and ran an amazing honeymoon for my husband and I. Being busy with the wedding and early parenthood we had no time to really invest in planning our own honeymoon. We knew that we wanted to see elephants up close as well as partake on a general safari. Lucy and her team at Odyssey planned a customized trip that outdid our expectations 100%. Our guide Erastus was truly outstanding and knew every park like the back of his hand--including where particular animals were known to be in the past. He was also a pleasure to spend time with during the drives between national parks. The accommodations were outstanding and we were really taken care of when my husband got a bit of a stomach bug. Planning a trip with an overseas agency can be a little intimidating and you don't exactly know who to trust---Odyssey is a company I would 100% recommend to anyone looking to do a safari in Kenya. Not only do they know their stuff but their customer service (which also has an office in the US) is outstanding.
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Email Rachel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hands down the best experience of my life
Everything about this experience was just beyond what words could describe and far exceeded my expectations. The people, the accomodations, the landscape and wildlife... I fell in love with Kenya.
Communication with Odyssey Safari staff before (for booking and questions), on the date of departure (an unecessary last minute panic on my part), and even after return (follow-up to see if anything could be improved) was excellent and expedient.
The only thing I was a little apprehensive about going into this trip was all of the sites we were traveling to, and the fact that we'd be in a vehicle on game drives and driving between lodging. So, just a lot of car time. But in reality, the scenery and the company made it fly by and I found I didn't mind a bit. All of the sites we stayed at had their own positive sides, and I found we ended up staying two nights at both of my favorite reserves (Samburu and Masaai Mara), which I was grateful for.
James was our guide and I similarly can't say enough positive things about him. He shared so much knowledge about not only wildlife and the parks, but also about Kenyan culture and by the end I truly felt he made the trip as much fun as it was. I was grateful to have him as our guide, and when I return for another trip to Kenya (which I DEFINITELY will), I will request him as a guide without hesitation. It was clear he had both love and respect for the wildlife and land, which is obviously what one wants to see when doing a trip such as this. One of my favorite quotes of his: "we take nothing [from the reserves] and leave nothing behind."
Mark Cahill asked me after I returned if there was anything I would do to improve the experience and I could not think of one thing.
All-in-all, it's an experience you need to have rather than hear about. I'm already recruiting family and friends and have been in communication with Mark Cahill...I plan to return through Odyssey Safaris next year. Highly recommend.
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Email Ariela | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
I loved my trip with Odyssey Safaris. Our guide Erastus, was so wonderful! From the moment we met him, he had a big warm smile on his face. He was friendly, extremely knowledgeable, funny and patient with all of my millions of questions. I can't say enough good things about him. He was great at spotting the animals & knew so much about them. He was just so great! The safari's themselves were amazing. My photos don't do it justice. It's something I recommend everyone to see once in their life. The staff at Odyssey- Beatrice, Lucy & Mark, were so great and helpful. They would respond to my emails quickly & were also patient with all of my questions. Highly recommended. I can't say enough good things about this company. Really hoping to go back to Kenya again, and will definitely use Odyssey Safaris again!
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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
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
Trip of a Lifetime
I can not say enough about Mark and his team at Odyssey Safaris. They were responsive to all of our questions and concerns with plenty of detailed and helpful information prior to the trip. Travel was easy. There was never a moment when we felt abandoned. We knew exactly what to expect (except for how beautiful the animals are!) at every step of the journey. The guides were always where they were supposed to be, waiting for us to assist us with our luggage and transfers.
The accommodations were 5 star. We could not have asked for more beautiful properties or settings. The lodge on the Mara was second to none.
The safari was incredible. Within 10 minutes of landing at the Massai Mara we encountered a pride of 13 lions! As this was just the beginning of our safari, it set the tone for a spectacular adventure. Our guide, Musa, was absolutely the best we could have asked for.
Thank you to the entire team at Odyssey, for an unforgettable trip. The memories will last a lifetime!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
OMG, I had one of the most unforgettable experience of my life.
First time travelling on my own, I had some apprehensions but after speaking to Mark Cahill, prior to the trip, put me at ease. From the moment I exited the airport and saw someone holding a sign with my name on it and then greeted with a big smile, I knew I was in good hands. Erusta, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable. The resorts were fabulous. Being with your first Safari of the season, I didn't think I would see much via animals, but OMG, there were animals everywhere. This trip was something I will talk about for a long time to come. I will tell those that I know to put it on their bucket list and that they must book with Odyssey Safaris.