The Odysseia Collection (2025)

02/04/2025

Maybe one of the most exciting posts to date, the expansion of our beautiful Odysseia family.

Meet !! A highly trained and experienced safari guide who is now and officially Odysseia’s logistical and African travel expert. Many of you will get to know Sarah in the coming days in the making of whichever of the dream safaris we are busy with.

We have always felt that our Odysseia philosophy leans further and further away from the typical “travel agent”. Rather than an automated experience selling batches of safaris we would hardly be passionate about, our ethos is focused, rather, around focusing maximum effort on each individual and their specific interests. Giving 100 percent passion and effort into that safaris until its completion. Sarah’s love, passion and knowledge of the safari industry just fits perfectly and we are very excited for this journey together.

Interestingly, Sarah and our very own co-founder have had a long lasting friendship within the guiding industry itself. Once on the same trails guide(walking safari) course in northern Kruger, they have both traveled the continent extensively whilst working in a range of different aspects of safaris and the world of guiding.

Swipe for some old (old) school content dating from circa 2010.

Welcome Sarah!!

28/02/2025

Deep in the forests of Loango (Gabon) a wild western lowland gorilla enjoys a rare ray of light as it pierces though the canopy.

We can’t tell you how much we love exploring the equatorial forests of West & Central Africa. The hidden secrets, the dizzying biodiversity, the seemingly endless wilderness… The lowland forests are thick and dark, and absolutely fillled with life. They are an incredible place.

There are very few places in Africa where one can encounter western lowland gorillas, and Loango is one of them.

More than tracking gorillas though, the ecosystem is home to a mosaic of fascinating landscapes, from coastal forests to meadow-like savannahs, swamps and papyrus-filled riverbanks.

Send us a DM or email to start planning your odyssey, meet one of the most enigmatic creatures on the continent 🦍

See you in the forest ✨

25/02/2025

The ancient Namib desert is a paradise for dreamers and contemplators. For children (of all ages… we see you & ) to run and roll, to giggle and play in this vast expanse of gold and red. To feel the warmth of the Earth against our skin, to bathe in an infinite and vast blue sky. To sit and breathe, taking in the vastness of the world, our comforting interconnectedness and our insignificance. We are as one.

The Desert is a place of endlessness, and full of life for those that choose to look deeper. If you have not yet experienced the grandiose feeling of awe in contemplation of this landscape of giants…. We suggest thinking about it 🧡

Send us a DM to plan your next odyssey ✨ see you in the bush

20/02/2025

Collaborating with as part of our Welcome Packs is a highlight of our work 🤍

is a fantastic Zambian brand that creates beautiful pieces made from snare wire, all hand-crafted by a wonderful team of women. We hope you love wearing your Odysseia piece, full of meaning and positive conservation impact

‘Odysseia’ is a powerful word. A journey home, a journey of growth and an ancient song. In Homeric poetry, it was customary to treat guests with utmost respect... you just never knew if they were a god in disguise.

This notion of Philoxenia (philo-, love; -xenia, strangers) was an important ritual, and is deeply inscribed in our philosophy: we truly wish to translate the happiness and honour it is to welcome our guests.

19/02/2025

Sit on the ground, let your legs brush against the dus. Feel the wind gently blow hot air and perfumes of sage and bush as you quietly watch the elephants flap their ears and feed on winterthorn branches. Storks are fighting over the last fish in a pool, and the sun is gently dipping behind the escarpment.

There’s also a hyena that has just walked up behind you to reach the pan, desperate to cool off in what’s left of the water at the end of the dry season. As you lock eyes with it, it advances, undeterred by your presence, and your heart beats a little faster. You stay stock still, wondering what its next move will be. But it just wants to sit in the mud and soothe the pain that must be running through its backside - as you look closer you realise its tail has been bitten off.

Ah, Mana. 🧡

Come join and in the bush this year, eat ’s delicious food (the best thing to come back to after a morning / afternoon out with in the wild) and share some stories around the fire at night.

We promise Mana will stay with you forever ✨🤍 DM for details or comment « Mana » below.

See you in the bush

18/02/2025

Some Okavango Delta magic for you 🌱

One of the best destinations in Africa to safari, the Delta is a fascinating ecosystem, full of spectacular landscapes.

We are opening up a group departure for 2026, 4 people only, hosted by none other than our co-founder .

Interested ? Comment « Okavango » below, and we will be in touch ✨

See you in the bush

16/02/2025

« Designing certain itineraries simply puts the biggest smile on my face, and gets my heart beating a little faster. I will always favour exploration and curiosity, driven by the desire to meet and share, feel, dance and exchange. Isn’t that the essence of travel? To encounter otherness and in doing so, meet part of yourself along the way?

The Congo Basin is truly one of those last places of wilderness that you dream about. Imagine, now, a cruise on a refurbished houseboat that takes you up and down the Congo and Sangha Rivers, where you get to encounter forest wildlife of all shapes and sizes, and meet people who call this mosaic of places home. I couldn’t think of a more exciting journey, bridging culture and nature and offering insight into a microcosm of fascinating landscapes ».

The Congo Basin is one of our favourite destinations and we share Odysseia co-founder Alice’s excitement as she puts together a new trip for some of our guests.

Get in touch to float down the Congo River in this sensational expedition - comment « Congo » to receive all the details.

See you in the forest ✨

15/02/2025

All you need ✨ 360 views, comfortable bedding, natural light and all the magical sounds of the Okavango Delta.

Come and explore this spectacular ecosystem…. with no one else in sight.

See you in the bush 🐾

05/02/2025

Ever wondered what the inside of a baobab looks like?

Make the most of being immersed in nature to touch, smell, listen, observe and … feel. Let your curiosity guide you and the child inside marvel at the magic that abounds all around.

Safaris are addictive for a reason 🧡

Two ways to safari with Odysseia :

✨ get in touch for a bespoke safari, designed just for you

✨join and in Mana Pools in September (the only group departure left with availability in 2025) or sign up for early access to join us in 2026 (link in bio).

See you in the bush

04/02/2025

The spectacular views of Northern Kenya 🧡 the perfect destination to avoid crowds, foster authentic and meaningful encounters and enjoy unique wildlife experiences.

Not sure where to travel in February-March for a last minute safari? The northern rangelands are a great place to start ✨

Get in touch to start planning your journey to the wild - send us a DM or email at [email protected]

See you in the bush 🐾

20/01/2025

Beating with all of the warmth Mana Pools has to offer. A place of orange, pink and gold, of roaming free among giants and feeling the soothing power of the mighty Zambezi.

Our Magical Mana Pools odyssey is going live tonight at 6pm GMT. 5 spots and a 6th night on us, starting 7th September 2025.

Join our founders & on our OG odysseia journey.

We can’t wait to see you there ✨

17/01/2025

Exciting news! We are looking for someone to join the Odysseia team and support us in our mission to (re)connect people and nature 🦁

The Odysseia Collection is a safari agency, specialising in bespoke & ethical journeys across the African continent. From off the trodden path to authentic luxury, our safaris are designed with the wild in mind.

Conservation is at the core of our mission
and we are looking for someone passionate about nature and sustainable travel to join the team.

Swipe to see the job description and requirements - if that sounds like you, please send us your resumé at [email protected] and get in touch should you have any questions.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Alice & Andrew 🦛

(Not listed in the requirements but still relevant : ability to boss around).

02/01/2025

Happy New Year from the Odysseia team 🌟

We wish you endless encounters with the wild and all the joy and wonder in the world.

To a year of nature and wilderness 🐆

Are you ready to start planning?

See you in the bush

30/12/2024

Odysseia turns 3 today (already!) and we’re blowing candles alongside our very own who is also celebrating his 33rd year 🥳

Wow. What a year!

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for your incredible support and friendship. We are blessed with the most wonderful guests and cannot wait to spend time with you in the bush in 2025, and design wild adventures for you.

Our main drivers when we started brainstorming Odysseia :

🌱 finding a way to connect people with the wild (and by extension, themselves)
🌱 find a way to make people feel joy, wonder, and awe
🌱support conservation
🌱 and of course, creating authentic, ethical and life changing journeys

This year, Odysseia really levelled up - particularly on the conservation impact side of things, and we couldn’t be prouder. We’re so excited for the road ahead 🌟💚

See you in the bush 🐘

Ps: Did we launch Odysseia on Andrew’s birthday so he wouldn’t forget his own birthday ? We will let you decide 🙃

20/12/2024

One spot has just opened in our Secrets of Dzanga Sangha 2025 trip.

Comment “Dzanga” below to get all the details (including discount!) and grab the spot before it goes 🧡

Gorilla trekking, baï visits and sleep outs, spending a night with the BaAka, workshop with the wonderful team, forest walks, canoe and river excursions… you’re in for a treat!

Dzanga Sangha is one of the most beautiful places on earth and we can honestly say this trip will be a journey of a lifetime.

Come join & in the forest! 🦍🦍🦍

13/11/2024

Luangwa & Liwonde 2025 , 10 nights hosted by & for under $7000 per person, all inclusive.

Join us for some magic in two spectacular parks, mixing classic with off the beaten track, but always with a deeply qualitative wilderness experience.

The trip will be released next week, so please make sure you have registered for early access (link in bio) for the chance to grab your spot before the rest of the world.

We cannot wait!

See you in the bush ✨

12/11/2024

Dreaming of Liwonde’s palm trees and magical sunsets. Malawi is the perfect destination for a wonderful wildlife experience that doesn’t break the bank and ticks all the boxes.

Head to the link in bio to join us there in 2025 on safari (trip releasing next week), or get in touch to plan your journey to discover the magic of Malawi ✨

See you in the bush 🐘

06/11/2024

Well, the secret for one of two of our trips releasing next year is out!

From Zambia, to Malawi, with love 🧡

We begin in the magical South Luangwa, getting lost in ebony groves, while wild dogs hunt on white sandy beaches and leopards laze in sausage trees.

Then, we head east to beautiful Malawi, where we will spend time in spectacular Liwonde. Home to cheetahs, black rhinos, lots of lions, hordes of sable antelope and all the usual suspects, Liwonde’s myriad of landscapes is as unique as it is exciting. The option for conservation activities will also be there 🌱

Photographic hides, boat safaris, game drives and spectacular views… you are in for such a treat!

Because a visit to Malawi is not truly complete without a visit to the Lake, you will have the option to join Andrew and I as we take our safari underwater, with the hundreds of colourful cichlid species that populate the Lake of Stars’ turquoise waters.

Keen for something a little different and for under $7000? Head to the link in our bio to register for early access - we’ll be going live with the trip very soon 🐆

We cannot wait to see you in the bush ✨

The Odysseia Collection