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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 Frankie | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent pre-trip customer service, great organization, fabulous guide, great food and accommotatio
Everything lived up to and exceeded my expectations. Not knowing what to expect, everything was well described to me and all my silly questions answered before leaving. The safari itself was outstanding, well organized. The food and accommodation was great and we were well looked after by friendly, attentive staff. Our guide was phenomenal with tremendous knowledge about everything in the parks. He went out of his way to find all the animals on our wish list and he succeeded. His name is Yahya Juma. We were given every opportunity to take whatever pictures we wanted. This was a great time of year to go and we were lucky enough to see part of the wilde beast migration. I would not hesitate to recommend this safari to anyone interested in Africa - Tanzania particularly. It has so much to offer. Thank you for making my dream of visiting Africa come true and for making it so enjoyable.
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Email Rusty H | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome first time Safari
I have always dreamed of taking a safari and had decided that I wanted to go for my 50th birthday. What an awesome experience. It was the experience of a lifetime. Our Guide, Erustus, was amazing. He made the trip unforgettable. I would recommend Odyssey for your next trip. This was our first time out of the USA. I can't say that the week was uneventful - we had heavy rains and the windshield wipers would not work, flat tires, had to take a detour on the way back to Nairobi due to a wreck, took a few shortcuts along the way. Honestly it was these extra events that MADE the week memorable. Go with the flow and enjoy the week. t will be the best thing you ever did.
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Email Jill | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Everyone was great. Lucy was good for helping us prepare. Mark took care if our hiccup quickly and smoothly. Simon was the best tour guide. The safari itself was unbelievable and the accommodations above expectations.
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Email Dan & Elaine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Odyssey Safari went way beyond meeting our expectations for an amazing experience.
Everything truly ran like clockwork from first meeting our very knowledgeable and amiable guide, Mytaio (spelling?) upon landing in Kilimanjaro to our return flight to the US. We chose both lodge and tent accommodations and were never disappointed with the rooms, service or meals. Every location offered very pleasant surroundings and several can only be described as breathtaking. After a long day on safari, we especially enjoyed the swimming pools at a few of the lodges. We are very impressed with how Mark and his staff carefully organized our fairly complicated safari itinerary. Their efforts were especially appreciated as our safari was a much anticipated 30th wedding anniversary celebration.
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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 Marilyn B. Campbell | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My Safari in Kenya
My Safari to Kenya was Excellent from beginning to end. I was extremely anxious about this trip. The staff of Odyssey Tours allayed my fears. Then provided the most wonderful experience of my life. James our Tour Guide was knowledgeable, patient and compassionate. Our Game Drives were spectacular and fun!. I would not hesitate to recommend Odyssey Safaris, my tour guide James, and the staff. The Kenyan people made our stay an outstanding experience. Thank you again and again!
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Email Heather H. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Perfect Experience
This is an experience of a lifetime! Odyssey Safaris is spectacular!
Our Tour Guide - There is no doubt that our guide, James (Kiarie), is the best safari guide in all of Kenya. He was able to track and spot every creature. His well established network of guides in every park enabled us to locate the most elusive animal. Hearing him share his expansive knowledge of each species was like having a National Geographic documentarian in arms length. James was patient through our first sightings and our special needs related to getting just the right photo. Additionally, James is a talented driver and navigates the under developed roads with skill and courtesy. He curated our stops along the way and advised the group on how to interact with the locals. He built trust with each of us from the start, with his impeccable manners and smart guidance. He customized each days times and priorities based on our needs. We affectionately called him James Bond.
Sightings - We spotted the Special 5 and Big 5 within the first 2 days of our adventure....but that was only the beginning... 3/4 of the field guide was checked by the time left. James helped us all learn the variations of antelope, birds, rhinos, zebra, giraffe, etc.
Hotels and Staff - The hospitality in the tent camps are outstanding. The staff was extremely friendly, welcoming, and helpful, particularly at Safari Park Hotel, Samburu Ashnil, Sarova Lionhill Lodge, Sweetwater and the Masai Mara Ashnil. The guards were my favorite staff members- they help you feel safe and they are more than happy to chat with you about their unique tribes, traditions and culture....and they are very curious to learn about your world as well. Sweetwater was amazing for the watering hole - we called it the lazy man's safari. My least favorite hotel was Masai Mara Ashnil, the staff was far less friendly and accommodating than the all others- with the exception of the guards and bartenders. I think we were spoiled by the A M A Z I N G service everywhere else. We stopped for a rest at Mara Serena Lodge - this looked and felt like a much better experience...I will opt for this one next time. Overall, amazing wonderful staff that added to the magic of Africa.
Village Visits - Visiting the Samburu Village and Masai Village was a wonderful addition to our trip. I preferred the Massai Village as it seemed more authentic and less about selling goods and asking for money. I am thankful that we visited both and could compare the two.
Karen Blixen Museum - If you love Out of Africa, you will L O V E visiting her home. Don't expect bells and whistles...this is a very simple, straight forward museum experience. Just spending time there was delightful. Learning more of her story will stay with me. I recommend the book about her life in the gift shop.
Itinerary - Our 10 day package was perfect. This Odyssey excursion is well-curated, with a variety of different experiences. You are given the flexibility to opt in or out of drives, which helps when you are weary mid-week. It was fun for my 70 year old mother and for me at 42. We visited Sambaru-Buffalo, Lake Nakuru, Sweet Water, Masai Mara. We had plenty of time to take in the overwhelming beautiful scenery, shop for souvenirs, enjoy cultural entertainment and, of course, see every animal our heart desired.
Preparations - Odyssey made it easy for us to plan for this extensive trip with their well organized pre-trip packet. All relevant information was included about immunizations, safety precautions, weather, accommodations, options and an easy to follow day-by-day itinerary. The staff was very responsive to our pre-trip questions and we felt completely prepared for our adventure, which eliminated much stress prior to departure.
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Email Marilou | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!!!!!
The best trip I ever had. The food, accommodations, and the safari, What an awesome experience! Our tour guide James, the best! Made sure we see all the animals, very patient. I will send all my friends who are going on a safari to your company. I'm in love with the people of Kenya. So beautiful.
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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.