A visionary African travel & storytelling company with conservation at its core.
O-dyssey.
(/ˈɒdəsi/ Greek: Ὀδύσσεια, Odýsseia)
noun.
•A major Greek poem attributed to Homer.
•A life-enriching journey and adventure.
•An intellectual and spiritual quest.
In Ancient Greek, the oikos means home, and hides in the root of modern words like ecosystem and ecology – the science of the home, the study of nature. As lovers of nature and art, we found relevance in the figure of Odysseus, a hero who spent his life trying to come home, losing himself along the way of unmeasured pride.
An Odyssey is not just a journey home, it’s a journey to the self, and a journey to our true home, Nature. So travel with us. Let us show you our home, and help you unleash your creativity as you get lost in the golden pools of light on the banks of the Zambezi, as you dine under the inky starry sky filled with African magic, as you breathe in the bush and let its musky smell enchant you.
In Ancient Greek, the oikos means home, and hides in the root of modern words like ecosystem and ecology – the science of the home, the study of nature. As lovers of nature and art, we found relevance in the figure of Odysseus, a hero who spent his life trying to come home, losing himself along the way of unmeasured pride.
An Odyssey is not just a journey home, it’s a journey to the self, and a journey to our true home, Nature. So travel with us. Let us show you our home, and help you unleash your creativity as you get lost in the golden pools of light on the banks of the Zambezi, as you dine under the inky starry sky filled with African magic, as you breathe in the bush and let its musky smell enchant you.
The Odysseia Story
Odysseia is a philosophy, born from our love for Beauty, found in both nature and art, in moments and memories, in poetry and the curl of a leopard’s tail as she silently pads through the forest. Passionate about our planet, we make it our mission to (re)connect people with nature. We believe in thriving ecosystems, in bridging the gap between nature and culture, in inspiring stories and always supporting conservation. And so, we bring you Odysseia Explore, our specialist safari agency, and Odysseia Create, our creative consultancy.
know thy dreams
know thyself
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Here to make your travel dreams come true
Odysseia Explore is an ode to our world’s natural beauty. Inspired by songs and stories of ancient times, we’re not just a travel company. We’re a team with a passion for art and storytelling, addicted to sustainable and ethical ways of being and of travelling. We’re an invitation to rediscover the true essence of travel. From our signature specialist explorations to traditional safaris, rest assured you’re in good hands – with 18 years’ worth of experience in the industry.
As nature lovers, we cannot dissociate conservation from what we do. This is why Odysseia strives to give back to our wonderful planet wherever possible, and has, for example, pledged to plant 50 trees for every safari we design. Read more about our pledge to conservation.
Want us to design the perfect trip for you? Fill out our Safari Survey to make it happen…
“The immortals will convoy you to the Elysian Fields, and the limits of the earth” – The Odyssey, Book XI
Where will your next adventure take you?
The desire to travel has never been so strong. Yet, the plethora of options on where to travel to, what to see, who with and how to get there can make decision making regarding your safari a daunting experience. Here at Odysseia, we have done the ‘heavy lifting’ and in our decades of work and travel in the safari industry have sifted the the premier destinations and operators from the chaff. Ruthlessly conservation minded, passionately driven to provide unique and unforgettable experience tailored to the individual, far removed from the ordinary and habitual. These safaris are curated with precision after many years of refining, and refining again, to ensure our guests experience the very best on what Africa has to offer. Our goal is to ensure an easy and stress-free travel experience on the continent we love so much. So sit back, relax, and forget the world as you unwind in the bush!
If you are unsure on where to start, navigate over to our Safari Survey form and let us do the rest…
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Create with us
Odysseia Create is for those who want a little more with their storytelling. Lodges, organisations, sustainable brands who can rely on our team of creatives to generate beautiful content and teach them how to do it as well. We’ve created a range of different options, assorted in packages tailored to your needs. We design our feedback, content and advice according to your brand, facilitating in-house marketing, to help you tell your story.
“While the ship, as in a field four stallions drawing a chariot all break together at the stroke of the whiplash, and lifting high their feet lightly beat out their path, so the stern of this ship would lift and the creaming wave behind her boiled amain in the thunderous crash of the sea” – Odysseus’s ship, given to him by Alkinoös of the Phaiakians, leaves on his voyage home – The Odyssey, Book XIV
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