We often say that Africa stays with you. Perhaps your first journey brought you to Southern Africa — the red dunes of Namibia, the roar of Victoria Falls, or the soft hush of the Okavango Delta.

But what happens when you’ve already experienced those iconic places? When you’ve already fallen in love with the bush, and now find yourself wondering, what next?

This is a question we hear often — and one we’ve been quietly shaping an answer to. Our latest journeys are designed especially for returning travellers like you: new destinations in East Africa that offer fresh perspectives, rich encounters, and the same meaningful travel you’ve come to expect from Compass Odyssey.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s possible:

Kenya: The Original Safari

Lions in the Masai Mara, Kenya by Audrey.

Often called the birthplace of safari, Kenya is where the Big Five first captured the world’s imagination. But it offers far more than nostalgia.

From the golden savannahs of the Masai Mara to the wild beauty of Laikipia and Samburu, Kenya’s landscapes are strikingly diverse — and its wildlife experiences, extraordinary. You might witness the Great Migration, walk beside a Maasai guide, or drift past flamingos on a Rift Valley lake.

For those who’ve travelled with us through Botswana or Namibia, Kenya offers that same soulful connection — just in a new voice.

Giraffe in Chobe National Park, taken by Lauren

Samburu guide/warrior, by Dave.

Wildebeest during the Great Migration, by Peter.

Tanzania: Wildebeest, Wilderness, and Zanzibar

Wildebeest during the Great Migration, by Peter.

Tanzania is one of Africa’s most abundant safari destinations — home to the Serengeti’s migrating herds, the Ngorongoro Crater’s ancient beauty, and the snow-capped majesty of Kilimanjaro.

It’s also a place of deep contrasts: Maasai warriors and spice traders, crater lakes and coral reefs, wide plains and winding alleys. From game drives to guided walks to beachside sunsets in Zanzibar, this is safari — and then some.

If you’re ready for more variety and depth, Tanzania may be your next chapter.

Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Serengeti.

Zanzibar’s beautiful beaches.

Uganda: A Different Kind of Wild

John and Emily with grandson, Tyler after their gorilla trek in Bwindi.

Uganda slows the pace and softens the edges. Here, it’s not about ticking boxes — it’s about the quiet power of misty rainforests, the hum of the Kazinga Channel, and the once-in-a-lifetime experience of meeting a mountain gorilla.

From chimpanzee tracking in Kibale to tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda is surprising, soulful, and still delightfully under-travelled.

If Southern Africa gave you space to breathe, Uganda will invite you to listen.

Zanzibar’s beautiful beaches.

Dave and Yury with guide, Justus in Bwindi.

We’ll Always Keep Your Seat Warm

These new journeys aren’t just about new destinations — they’re about rekindling that feeling of curiosity and awe you felt the first time. They’re built with the same care and custom approach that’s always defined Compass Odyssey. 

Whenever the time feels right — next season, next year, or simply ‘someday’ — we’d love to help you shape the next chapter.