US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip of a life time.
I have been planning a trip to Kenya for years, and John and Corrina did not disappoint. They treated us like kings and we never wanted for anything. We spent 11 days with them. Every detail was planned out perfectly. We saw countless animals and the big 5 twice before 11:00 am. We were fortunate enough to see a pride of lions kill a wildebeest. We were lucky enough to stay in the village with John and Corinna, and humbled by thier hospitality. We did a walking tour of crescent island and multiple game drives. This safari met my wildest dreams.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing African Experience with Top Notch Service!
Compass Odyssey did a superb job developing, coordinating, and supporting our group during our recent tours of Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana. I will definitely be a repeat customer and wholeheartedly recommend them for anyone planning a trip to Africa.
Darren put together a package that was not only within our planning budget, but it also greatly exceeded everyone’s expectations. His proactive communications and detailed explanations didn’t just reduce the element of surprise, it eliminated it. We knew where we were going, when we were going, who was leading/meeting us, and what expect along the way. No surprises, but more importantly, no disappointments.
The tour guides who worked with us locally were among the best I’ve ever worked with. They possessed an in-depth knowledge of the areas we toured and enriched the experience with their detailed anecdotes.
The lodges Darren chose were top notch. Each lodge was large enough to completely satisfy all of our needs, yet small enough to make us feel at home. All the lodge staffs were professional and extremely friendly. While I’m sure we had some unique requests, we never once felt like we were asking for anything out of the ordinary. It was all in a day’s work and still we felt totally spoiled.
The individual safaris booked for us were truly first rate. We all realized that we might not get to see all the animals we hoped to (after all the animals do get a vote), but we saw everything we wanted and then some. The guides seemed to instinctively know where the animals were hiding. In many cases we got up close and personal with the animals. Despite the closeness and excitement of the encounters, our guides ensured we never felt unsafe, uncomfortable, or in danger. Special shout out to Ruth, Mortimer, and Tiro. Outstanding efforts all around.
Not sure when I’ll get back to Africa, but the first call I’ll make will be to Compass Odyssey. For value, service, and all around experience, there is none better.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Bespoke Service Second to None.
Andy was an amazing travel consultant. Everything I needed to know, he was happy to provide. He was extremely knowledgeable about the lodges, the wild life, transfers into and out of Kruger NP, etc. Not only Andy simplified the selection process. Once I reached the game reserve, the safari, experience exceeded my expectations. Kudos to Andy and Sabi Sands Lodges on getting me the perfect Safari experience from the first time around.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful, safe, great availability and professionalism, great knoledge of place, park, animals
We dealt with Aileen she was so kind and patient during the planning, I wanted to spend 5 days arriving in Nairobi and going through Amboseli, Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha on the route, other agencies were not able to ensure me this plan, instead Aileen managed it without any issue. No bad surprise and also the little issue to the jeep, leaving the Amboseli that you understand could happen, has been managed very quickly. The tour and the timetable has been greatly respected with no rush. We have always felt safe, the driver showed good knowledge of the place, people and parks. We had the possibility to see all the big 5, and I realized my dream to be surmounted by Kilimingiaro, a myth for italian people due a typical tv travel programme, and to join animals in the huge and spectacular landscape of Masai Mara. We had an unforgettable picnic on the bush in Masai Mara. At lake Naivasha we had a great surprise, I thought It was just a place to stop to get in Masai Mara, instead we had an amazing experience on the walk safari at Crescent Island, we were very excited about that and giraffes were so graceful in their moving among us. All the lodges (Ol Tukai, Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, Mara Serena) have completed this wonderful tour thanks to their immersion in the nature with respect of the nature itslef. The visit at the Masai Village is a must, it has not been only interesting, it has been emotional and touching the deep of our heart and sensibility visiting the little school full of tender and wonderful children. In Kenya you will have the possibility to improve your negotiation skill for each purchase, it is a ritual for them and it's amazing, they are very social and kind. Only one suggestion, the continous noise and conversation at the radio, sometimes breaks the silence and the sound of the surrounding nature so ask the driver to mute it in order to feel the sound of the surrounding nature. Thanks to Aileen, Tamasha and Sylas the driver for this great adventure. I really recommend Tamasha, they are local, they are professional, they are prepared, they wait for you
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
excellent
Margaret has been an Amazing tour operator and she tried her best to accomodate all our requests.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely great achievement
We had a great time in Masai Mara with our experience and nice guide Sammy and Alex. We saw big 5 and many others animals. Accommodation in Sopa Lodge was excellent in AA Lodge should be better service and food. We were satisfied. Thank Sammy for show us the real wildlife.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good budget Safari
Safari was great
The tour program was the same as Twinkle explained.
They provided good budget safari tour.
i was satisfied with the tour
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant! Money well spent.
Anthony was an amazing driver who got us up close to the animals. We seen every animal you could wish to see on a safari apart from the rhinos. He spoke very good English and was able to explain things to our group about the animals. One of the best experiences I’ve ever had.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and life changing experience
I and my friends booked a 7 days Safari and we are very much pleased with the service. During booking process we had all our questions answered and had incredible customer service. Jacob our guide for the Safari was absolutely amazing- friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about all the animals and everything we saw. He answered every question we had (tons of them) and we learned so much about the culture of Tanzania as well as the animals. Each stop we made only got better along our trip and we saw so many animals including over 30 lions, a leopard and rhinos! I would highly recommend Fair Travel Kilimanjaro to anyone- it was a once in a lifetime experience because of their commitment, and guide knowledge.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Kidepo Valley National Park by Yasuyo Tsunemine
Kidepo is my highlight of our trip to Uganda. Camping at Kedepo national park is the best!!