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Odyssey Safaris
- Located In:
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United States
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2002)
- Member Of:
- IATA, APTA & KPSGA
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $12,120 to $17,315 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Kim S | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Trip of a Lifetime!!
I cannot say enough about our experience with Odyssey and our amazing journey to Kenya. From the initial booking with Mark in CT, to the pre-trip emails with Beatrice/Joy and the great service on Emirates, getting to Kenya was smooth sailing. The hotels were absolutely wonderful, great service and food, we wanted for nothing. We fell asleep to the sounds of birds, woke to the "hippo" alarm clock and watched giraffes/wart hogs walk by our windows. But the best part were the amazing game drives and Erastus, our driver. We cannot say enough about Erastus. He was so knowledgeable about the animals and the areas we visited; he is a master at his job. Every drive surpassed the one just hours before!! He was in constant contact with other drivers to find us the best views and animals. We saw the big 5 and every animal in between (elephants en masse, dancing giraffes, zebras and buffalo as far as the eye could see). From the tiny dik-dik (my favorite) to the majestic lions to the enormous hippos, we were overwhelmed at the beauty and humbled by the vast plains. I cannot put into words just how amazing this trip was and how unbelievable Odyssey was from beginning to end. Worth every cent and all 38 hours of travel from Kenya to home!!! Thank you, Odyssey!!!!
Email Jose Maria and Sean | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari experience with Odyssey Safaris!
We just returned from a 8 day "Highlights of Kenya" safari and we could not be happier with service provided by Odyssey and the overall experience. The accommodations were just wonderful, particularly the Ashnil Samburu and Ashnil Mara lodges. Truly beautiful lodges in comfort and understated luxury. The food in all places was excellent and plentiful. The game drives were spectacular. I did not expect to see as many animals as we saw and of all kinds! Our guide, Simon, was a gem. Very knowledgeable about the wildlife and local culture. There was a lot of driving involved but we did not mind that as it allowed us to see the real Kenya too. We felt safe at all times, even when going through tiny villages or stopping on the way. In fact, we felt safer in kenya than in many places in the USA. Everything was planned perfectly, from the moment we were picked up at the airport to the last minute. It is wonderful to have the same driver/guide with you at all times as this allows for flexibility and "spur of the moment" excursions. In sum, very pleased with Odyssey Safaris and the quality of the safari the provided us. We recommend them very highly.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We want to go again!!
Our 10 day trip, comprised of 3 couples (ages 30 something to 60 something), was arranged by a member who had previous travel experience with Odyssey Safaris—a positive experience, needless to say. Our trip was designed to experience the highlights of South Africa and Zimbabwe, along with some personal picks. Mark Cahill had the itinerary and details customized to everyone’s satisfaction prior to departure and the travel arrangements- –pick-ups, transfers, tours, accommodations--went very well from there. The tour included Cape Town, Peninsula and wine country, Victoria Falls, day and night safaris, and a short elephant safari. Our drivers and tour guides were always on time, ready to share information about their country, and ensure that our experiences were meaningful, enjoyable, and safe. We were enthralled by the accommodations at Mjejane River Lodge overlooking the Crocodile River. Our young safari tour guide’s enthusiasm and knowledge of the abundant wildlife and their relationship with their habitat in Kruger National Park definitely added to our amazing time there. We found free time to seek out street markets in Cape Town and Zimbabwe. Weather conditions scuttled a balloon ride, but our disappointment was quickly forgotten because a spectacular helicopter ride over Victoria Falls was substituted, which is very worthwhile to do. Flying with South African and British Airways, one still has food and beverages included in the coach ticket price--something that you don't find with U.S. domestic flights anymore. Plus, we found the South African food and wine to be great and quite reasonable! So many special memories, but seeing a herd of elephants, along with their calves, drinking at the edge of the Zambesi river at dusk and seeing Victoria Falls from the ground and air are at the forefront. You will be well pleased choosing Odyssey Safaris as your tour designer and operator.
Email George Panagio | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable
It was the most memorable trip we have had in our life. Everything was taken care of from the airport pickup to the accommodations, to the safari, to summiting to the roof of Africa. The guide was a delight, the porters were friendly, and they stuffed us with more food than we could handle. As everything was taken care of, all that was left for us to do was to take in the experience. A fantastic journey all around!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Safari
We travelled to South Africa and Zimbabwe. The stress was taken away from the planning as everything including flights were booked by my agent. The trip was very enjoyable and everything was extremely organized, removing the potential stress. Highly recommend.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are excellent, very helpfull and on time in our daily activities.
They are always there to help us in our needs. they are knowledgable in our daily task and on time if not earlier on time schedule. They explain all the places we visited as if they live there and knew about it not memorizing of what they read about the place. when it comes to accomodation they knew the place and check us in and show about the place even going to the rest room if needed. They are excellent people and I don't have a doubt in my mind that if I have to go back I will definitely look for thesame company
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
First class and top notch. An experience of a lifetime.
Kudos to Odyssey for such a wonderful experience from planning to final execution. It was with a little fear and trepidation that I left Canada for a country that is so totally different from the comforts we have here in North America. But my fears were soon alleviated when we arrived at our first accommodation. It was far superior than I had anticipated and it set the bar for the rest of the journey. We were greeted at the Nairobi airport by Erastus, our guide and driver for the duration of our stay. I can't say enough about how wonderful our experience was, Erastus was so knowledgeable about the animals and their habits and was able to locate the big 5 within the first two days. Our interaction with the staff at all campsites was first class, they couldn't seem to do enough to ensure our stay was memorable and all our needs were met. It was a magical experience thanks to Mark Cahill and his staff at Odyssey Safaris and the planning that went into making our trip so wonderful. A big thank you to Erastus, he is a wonderful Ambassador for Kenya and takes great pleasure in showing us foreigners his country. As far as recommending Odyssey Safaris as a tour operator, out of 10, they have a 15 in my books. Thanks again.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had an amazing safari trip to Kenya this October - a 12 out of 10!
Our tour was well organized with top of the line accomodations. Our safari driver was the best from picking up at the airport to our departure at the end. We saw all the main animals and visited two villages to drop of supplies. It was the adventure of a lifetime!
Email Margaret Ann | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Loved it!!!!!!
This was SUCH a great adventure and all the people working for Odyssey were super from beginning to end. The first test happened when we arrived in Nairobi at 3am but our luggage was not there too! Eliud and Lucy were there to meet us and checking on our luggage and making reports was a slow process causing delay at a time when you would want things to go smoothly so that you could get to the hotel. They were both happily accommodating and just took this in stride. And actually, finally getting our luggage the next day took a great deal of persistence on Eliud's part but he finally was able to get it for us-----his graciousness was remarkable! And then we were on our way!!!
The accommodations were very nice....."tents" in the tent camps are not what we think of as tents. They are very large rooms with very large bathrooms and are very clean. They have hardwood floors and sliding glass doors to the back patios. Just watch when you open the door to enter or leave your room that monkeys or baboons don't try to run in! They are all over in all sizes but tend to keep their distance. No real problem.
John was our driver and he was such a nice, fun guy! Our vehicle was marvelous! Everyone had a large window, plenty of room and the roof would raise up if we wanted. We could be out on our game drives as long as we wanted to be but we were usually ready to come back for dinner and we weren't interested in going out at night although it was possible. The animals are fairly easy to find and are used to vehicles; so they don't run away. And all of the drivers communicate with one another so there are usually numerous vehicles parked to watch. (Some of the animals are so quiet that you feel that you could get out and mingle...but...mmmmmm.....probably not!) Be prepared for many VERY bumpy roads-----John called it an "African massage!" LOL....
I recommend this trip to everyone......it is such an adventure and Odyssey played a big part in our enjoyment our trip. They were always right there to do their very best to see that everything was just right----if there were any problem, they happily took care of it. Accommodations were very nice and the food was plentiful and always prepared very well. We saw all of the animals and met the nicest people EVER!!! I would LOVE to go again....and with Odyssey!!!
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Email Jane Campbell | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had the most amazing trip. It was all I dreamed of and mor
The safari was extremely well organized. The service from Odyssey Safaries was very professional. I had no worries or concerns. I have the highest respect and reguard for our guide, Erastes. He was very knowledgeable about the animals and made every effort to show us all of them, the big and the small. I would recommend Erastes any time as a driver and a guide. The accommodations were 4 star and the variety of food choices and quantity was excellent.