DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super helpful and fair operator
Wayne helped us in any questions and prepared for us the right offer. We were also very lucky to see the BIG5 and had a great time at our lodge. great service.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical!
My birthday gift inform of tours around with good retreats and good adventures, it was amazing and would wanna experience the feeling forever.
Thank you for so much experience❤
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Trip !
Flawless organisation thanks to Maureen, who took care of absolutely everything — itineraries, accommodation, transfers, practical tips, paperwork. Every detail was anticipated with precision and genuine care.
Ronnie was an exceptional guide.
Behind the wheel, Ronnie is in a league of his own. His ability to spot wildlife at impressive distances, read animal behaviour, and share deep knowledge about each species was remarkable! Beyond his expertise, Ronnie is simply wonderful company. He made the whole trip feel personal.
Hotels that blew us away. The choice and location of the lodges are spot on. Beautifully integrated into the landscape, outstanding food, impeccable service — returning after each game drive felt like a reward in itself. In short: if you’re planning a Kenya safari, get in touch with them.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I want to express my enormous gratitude to Kasper. Our trip was magnificent. He showed us the most b
I want to express my enormous gratitude to Kasper. Our trip was magnificent. He showed us the most beautiful places. He was very calm and polite. He constantly gave us a good mood and emotions. Thank you for our trip.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Mariska was super efficient, committed to her clients wellbeing and enjoyment, always smiling.
From our departure to our return, eXplore Plus delivered more than could be expected. Mariska and all her helpers were always on call, always here to help and sort out problems.
All the travel arrangements inside Tanzania were superb, well organised and of the highest standard.
It was for my husband and me a bucket list wish that we never thought we would reach, but the affordability of this Serengeti tour brought it within our grasp and now we have memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Highly recommended.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Until the end of the savanna - we will meet again
This safari exceeded every expectation. Every moment felt like a scene from a movie.
Huge thanks to our guide Peter. He wasn't just an expert tracker (he spotted lions cuddling in a tree, a leopard's jump into tall grass, and even found a baby lion nursing), but he also became our friends. He carried our luggage, kept us calm when our vehicle got stuck in the mud, and made sure we always had a smile on our face.
If you're looking for a local operator that truly treats you like family – look no further.
Asante sana!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Darren, Kate and their team were an absolute dream to work with.
My husband and I are fiercely independent travellers but felt we needed on the ground experience and expertise for an African adventure. Through research I found Compass Odyssey, and am forever grateful. From the very first email contact, Darren was both patient and understanding of what we thought we wanted to see and experience. Budgets were reworked, itineraries revised and all with the constant knowledge that we were being truly heard and that an amazing trip would be the result. And amazing hardly seems adequate in describing our 4wks in Sth Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana, with Johannesburg and Cape Town thrown in. In 4 weeks of travel, there was not one single glitch, due solely to the impeccable behind the scenes planning by Darren, Kate and Compass Odyssey. Other reviews have outlined the professionalism of the guides, the high level of accommodations, the excellent food, the outstanding game drives and animal sightings, and our experiences certainly mirror those views. But for us, it being the first time in southern Africa, to know that Darren was available at any time should we need him, made for a most memorable and stress free adventure. His recommendations for safari parks were exceptional and our Guides (Elvis/Mortimer/Innocent) were quite simply, wonderful. Their knowledge of the wildlife, flora and fauna was outstanding. We feel truly blessed that we found Darren, Kate and Compass Odyssey and would absolutely recommend them to anyone thinking of travelling to Africa. As we say in Australia..'Do your self a favour' and contact Darren - you'll be so glad you did. Happy African travels.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent tour! A dteam!
Everything was well organized: on time, accordino to the plan but with the right flessibility. The driver Dylos was super (expert, available and lovely with us). The camps were in fantastic location and “private location” just for us (not share with other Tourist). The team (Kennedy, chef Midoh, Jonathan and Gaety) was so carefull polite and nice with us: wake up every morning with Kennedy “good morning” and clean water for washing; coming back from the safari the hot shower was ready for us, the fire for aperitive looking the moon and them dinner (excellent chef Midoh always listening to our need, one of us vegetarian).
We saw so many many animals (Lions Chita Bufaos il pass zebra giraffe a )with Dylos and different parc (The Bush in this period is at its maximum). Some days we had breakfast in the Bush (one with a group of giraffes around us) and twise also the lunch server with table and chairs in fantastic contest (during the transfer from one park to the other). Er aso had mokoro tour in the okawango river with elefants flowers and hyppo, and a spectaculare private boat tour in Chobe (bewtween Botswana and Namibia coast). At the end Victoria Falls: incredible “show”. All the lodge selected by Moonstroll were clean and comfortable. So …..tks Moonstroll and team for this wanderful dream!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
I did this tour in the summer of 2023 in Kenya. My tour guide was Bonnie and he was amazing! Super welcoming and friendly from the minute he picked me and my family up at the airport. He was very knowledgeable about all the places he showed us and the animals we saw. We were able to see all of the big 5 (except the leopards) but it’s okay because we got lucky enough to see cheetahs, lion cubs and hyenas instead. Bonnie did amazing teaching us about the different types of animals and distinguishing between the Masai giraffes and regular African giraffes. He was always very respectful of the animals space and not getting too close to disturb them or chase them away since a lot of tourists will encourage their guides to chase after animals for photos (please don’t be that person). Seeing animals in their natural habitat roaming free will always be better than seeing them at a zoo, and also a reminder that we share this planet with them and must look out for them. When I go back I will be requesting Bonnie again. Overall this was an amazing once in a lifetime trip and if you have the opportunity please go. You’ll leave with a different appreciation for the world.
After I booked, did not communicate what she should have.
I had a good experience booking my trip, but after I paid, communication was lacking. When I was looking to book, the agent got back to me very quickly. Once I paid, it could be days before I heard from her. I've never used a travel agent before, but I expected to be told more. I was not given a detailed itinerary until a day into our trip by someone else on the ground, who was supposed to be available to me. Also had no idea we were flying into Zimbabwe (supposed to go to Zambia and Botswana). We needed a Declaration and $100 US dollars to enter the country. This was not communicated to me at all!!, and we almost didn't make it in. I assumed a travel agent would let know. Am I wrong?? Then I got very sick (got insurance with booking) and asked the person I was to contact on the ground what to do, and crickets. The actual places and things that were booked were wonderful and exactly what I wanted. It would have been nice to have the communication, especially since I was't sure we could continue in Zimbabwe and would have to return to South Africa.