US
Way exceeded our expectations!
Communication was thorough and timely. We were asked about adding a fourth person to our party and that worked out wonderfully and cost us less per person. The driver was first of all an extraordinary driver. We were in good hands. It's a very long 9 hour drive from Entebbe. Our driver was pleasant, answered all our questions, and was tolerant of our 'tourist ways and attitudes'. Definitely an under-employed young man. He stopped by the roadside so I could buy Ugandan grown tea. There was an informative introduction on the day of the hike. Even so I was not prepared for the magnitude of what we were doing. We stood quietly, 10 feet away from a gorilla family having their breakfast! We had 3 guides who knew the gorillas by name. We had porters, which I did not expect. The climb was steep. My husband said the Ugandans do not believe in switch backs. We had an outstanding trip from start to finish.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
This was the best organized trip, Liz and Char outdid themselves it was an incredible wonderful trip
Everything we did was like clockwork everything went just so super well I couldn't of asked for anything better
No complaints whatsoever nothing but raves about everything that we did from the food to the lodges to the pick ups everything is just super
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Incredible Relaxing Experience
Lovely restaurant with a beautiful view and arsty vibe due to cool and chic artwork. Fresh vegetables from the gardens that can be seen from the deck really make a huge, fresh difference in the meals. Presentation is top class!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded our expectations in every way
Prior to booking our travel plans we requested itineraries and quotes from 3 companies for our South African Adventure.
Compass Odyssey did an amazing job in putting together a package that worked with your time frame.
We researched every accommodation that was suggested to discover they were all within the top 5 on Trip Advisor.
Darren & Kate paid attention to all the details and we had some amazing experiences that will last a lifetime.
I would like to give a shout out to all our guides during the trip who took us to some of their local spots that weren't included but added to our overall experience, Keith in Cape Town, Mortimer in Victoria Falls and Chic in Johannesburg.
Our two safari destinations, Senalala in Kruger, (HJ was our guide and took us out in a jeep twice a day) & Camp Xakanaxa, in Okavengo Delta (Conrad enjoyed the exposing us to Oscar, the local hippo) were highlights as we encountered numerous animals, birds, flora & fauna.
All we spoke to on the journey felt the same, so congratulations! Keep up the great work.
We met other Compass travelers on our trip and have exchanged contact info with all so we could stay in touch and share photos.
The personal attention to each of us shown by Compass worked out well.
I can say unreservedly we will recommend Compass to everyone who says they want to go to southern Africa. You and Kate are the best. When we sit down to plan out something more for Morocco some day, you will be the first ones we contact.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Hike among the Gorillas
I was very pleased with my Gorilla Tours experience. Gorilla Tours arranged for me to travel with another family and we had a great drive through some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen. The Airport Rest House and the Gorilla Valley Resort provided excellent accommodation. We saw gorillas after a short tough hike which left us with time to tour a local village, Rushaga. It was a great experience. I strongly recommend Gorilla Tours. The company was well organized, accommodating and provided an excellent service.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great value for money: friendly, flexible and experienced guide.
We had a great journey with Richard as our guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. The tour was tailored to our wishes, well organized and the overall experience was awe-inspiring. We chose budget options mostly, which offered very pleasant accommodations along the way.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
It was an amazing experience. No need to worry about anything ... Just relax and enjoy the animals and teh sights. Joshua is quite dedicated, thanks to him we managed to see the big 5. To improve only lunch, from the picnic on Saturday.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream trip of lifetime with difficult and strenuous tansportation.
The guides/drivers and itinerary were outstanding! Guides knowledge of game preserves and animals was top notch. There are no suggestions for improvement. Some of our vehicles were old and in need of replacement, causing delays in already long days. Most hotels and tents at Serengetti were outstanding. Mountain Inn staff needs better training on providing service and how to serve hot food.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was a breathtaking experience!
We enjoyed our stay in uganda a lot. Our guide Ronald was great and we already recommended it to friends.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superb experience - Couldn't fault it
We booked our Safari with Bestday based on a recommendation and we were not disappointed. We had completed a climb to Kilimanjaro and decided to tack on a safari. Peter was very easy to deal with - very quick to reply to communications and was very clear about everything. Our guide was Jackson was superb - he had fantastic eyesight and was able to point out a variety of animals for us - We saw everything we wanted to see and more. The accomodation was amazing, our only regret was not staying longer. Jackson and Peter - many many thanks for an unforgettable experience