Kate & Darren Humphrys with Henry, Olive and Hume
Compass Odyssey
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2006)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Miho | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Provided a wonderful and memorable trip!
I recently went on an 8 day Victoria Falls/Botswana safari planned by Compass Odyssey. My friends and I had a wonderful time, and I really enjoyed the itinerary and the 3 lodges recommended by Compass Odyssey. Darren was very helpful with the planning and very responsive to my questions. The guides were all terrific, and I would definitely recommend Compass Odyssey for trips in Africa.
CA
Email Doris Pleau and Albert Sauve | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top Notch
Compass Odyssey support ended when our trip ended. The group appreciated the fact that Compass looked out for us throughout our travels and responded quickly to any questions or support we needed. The lodges visited were truly exceptional. Great food, service and most of all friendly environment. We were not disappointed in the wildlife we have seen. We were fortunate enough to go in May to see a lot of young animals that were born within a few months. Victoria Falls and the B&B we stayed at was beautiful. Our tour guides was excellent Overall Compass Odyssey provided life time memories. Check another trip off our bucket list!
Thanks Compass Odyssey, guides, airport support, B&B, Lodges, and all the friendly people and support we received throughout this trip. This was a top notch trip!
CH
Email Olivia and Bertrand | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Darren was such a pleasure to plan our trip to South Africa - he took all the stress out of it
A huge thank you to you Darren & Kate for helping us to plan our South Africa trip for my husband’s 50th birthday - you took care of all of the little things I didn’t have time to or just didn’t think about, ensuring all was planned seamlessly (as well as perfectly coordinated with some of my own arrangements) and wrapped it all in a summary for us, which was invaluable. All of the small details that you went above and beyond with, were so greatly appreciated & it’s just been a pleasure to deal with you. Thank you so much, we can’t wait to book our next trip with you soon!
CH
Email Sharmeen and Timo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Attentive, Intuitive and extremely compassionate.
Compass (Darren and Kate) are wonderful agents and I cannot thank them enough for orchestrating what truly was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Botswana and Zambia. Every detail was thoughtfully curated, transforming this trip for me and my partner into something far beyond ordinary—it was electrifying. From the stunning safaris in Botswana, Okavango Delta and Kalahari to the Victoria falls magnificence, their expertise and personal touch were obvious. This was not just a vacation; it was a soul-stirring experience, and I’m endlessly grateful. I have the Africa Blues and want to go back to to Kalahari again, alteady. Highly recommended! (especially Dinaka Camp in Kalahari and Chundukuwa River Lodge
CA
Email Luke Sauve | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very well organized.
I cannot say enough about how well organized our trip was and that's a huge thank you to Compass Odyssey. The communication between Compass and all venues we went to was amazing, we just showed up and everything was ready for us. Darren and crew planned everything. Accommodations were great at all camps; food was amazing, all staff amazing, and guides were excellent and very well informed. Seeing all the wildlife up close is a feeling you can't describe, I was truly blown away. I would love to do this again someday. Thankyou Compass Odyssey for everything.
Amazing Safari and trip in Namibia
Compass Odyssey organised a private tour for four of us. The organisation was fantastic, Darren always very helpfull. Our guide was amazingfor everything. We went through the Namibian desert, climbing the dunes at sunset and sunrise. Then we enjoyed the wildlife in Swapok, Damaraland and Etosha park. We have seen so many animals in all these places. Our guide was excellent to spot them.
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Email Sandy and Bill | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime African experience!
Compass Odyssey planned our 15-night stay in southern Africa for us and another couple and we could not have been happier with the accommodations, the guides, the tours, the food, etc. We stayed in Cape Town for 4 nights, Franschhoek for 3 nights, Victoria Falls for 3 nights, Chobe for 2 nights, ending up at Shinde Camp for 3 nights. The whole experience was so well planned with wonderful guides as well as a little relaxing time as well. We felt that the time we stayed at each location was perfect. The guesthouses we stayed at were very accommodating with friendly and helpful staff, great food, and comfortable rooms. We especially enjoyed our guides and drivers (Garth, Mortimer, BK, and General) who were so knowledgeable with history and facts as well as having fun and pleasant personalities. The communications leading up to the tour were informative and comprehensive and while we were on the trip we stayed in touch with Darren who was there to answer any questions we had or to just tell him what a great time we were having. We always felt well taken care of by the guides and Compass and are eager to refer them to friends who may be considering a trip to Africa!
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Email Ellen and Bill | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
It's all in the details!
There are many options for travel planners but we picked Compass because they listened and helped us design a vacation specific to us. The places we stayed were so comfortable and so special. From the heart of Cape Town to the wine lands to Shinde in the delta. We were so well looked after....our guides on the ground personalized the experience... never rushed. This was not a cookie cutter experience. The value was outstanding. Our time with Compass extended over 11 days and 4 countries. The guides were knowledgeable, helpful... they made the trip so easy for us and also special.
Email Sima Kothari and Roderick Jones | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly knowledgeable and responsive. Efficient and charming service of the highest quality .
We were delighted to have booked our holiday through Compass Odyssey. We travelled to Victoria Falls, and then onto The Hide in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe for 3 nights and then onto Botswana for 2 nights in Chobe, 3 nights in the Okavanga Delta and 2 nights in Naxi Pan. Darren created an interesting and streamlined itinerary for us and all of the accommodation was superb and different which enhanced the overall itinerary. We loved it!
Communication was excellent from the outset and there was a sense that we were in very capable and safe hands which was reassuring. We were provided with a wealth of information which was really helpful and Ruth and Mortimer who were our guides in Zimbabwe were hugely personable whilst providing a great service.
Darren was very flexible and charming providing us with a number of options and was never “ pushy” so we were able to fully tailor the trip to our needs and budget.
I did a lot of research into tour operators and can genuinely say that we think we secured a genuinely fine service which was great value for money. It was a truly special and memorable experience . We will definitely book with them again in the future !!
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Email Mr. Ed Callahan | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
You don’t have to worry about a thing
From pickup in Namibia to drop off a month later in Uganda, all I had to do was enjoy the trip.
These were my second (Namibia) and third (East Africa: Kenya and Uganda) trips organized by Compass Odyssey. I went with them because my first trip (South Africa/Victoria Falls/Okavango in 2018) went so smoothly.
Darren and Kate Humphrys made me feel like I was their only client. (We communicated more than 80 times before and during my trip.). In fact, Darren offered his suggestions for another Africa trip I took in July 2024 for which he wouldn’t receive a penny. He always ended his communications with, “I remain at your service.” The Humphrys always gave the impression that their moral code wouldn’t allow for anything less than complete satisfaction from me. Not just satisfaction but delight.
Every single thing you could think of was covered in the Trip Itinerary sent before the trip. If I had any middle of the night questions I’d communicate them and get a response the next day at the latest. Throughout the trip Darren was in touch with my guides and would ask me if I needed anything else.
What else could I need? Guides were phenomenal. Transitions were seamless. Accommodations ranged from simple to luxurious and were staffed by the most hospitable people on the planet.
If you’ve never been to Africa please go. The continent and Compass Odyssey want you to enjoy your experience, and they want it to be extraordinary.
