Visit India for an unforgettable journey rich in culture, history, and culinary delights. Join us as we dive into the colourful chaos of Holi, unravel the enchanting mysteries of The Jungle Book, and explore a land steeped in tradition and diversity. From tantalizing cuisine to ancient history, India offers an enriching adventure like no other, […]

With Somak Luxury Travel’s 55th Anniversary right around the corner, we took a moment to chat with some of the people who know this independent family-run business the best. Somak, founded in 1968 by Suresh Sofat, now the company’s Chairman, aimed to fill the aviation gap with “Lollipop flights” connecting London and Nairobi for schoolchildren […]

As a regular client of Somak for around 20 years, I feel privileged to be able to document my experiences and memories of this company as they celebrate their 55th Anniversary.    I don’t really know where to start as there are so many adjectives to describe my encounters with Somak, all positive I should add.  It […]

In the Swahili language, the word “safari” means “journey” and it originated from the Arabic verb “safar” which roughly translates as “to make a journey”. These days there are countless ways to experience a safari, from the traditional open-vehicle game drives to guided walks and horseback riding. We have compiled 10 types of safaris you […]

We love it when clients share their trip feedback with us and this time we are delighted to share Mark’s experience from his trip to India and Dubai. 1. Was this your first time visiting India and Dubai? What made you choose India and Dubai as your holiday destinations? This was our first time to […]

Our CEO Ash recently visited India in pursuit of sighting the elusive tiger in Ranthambore National Park. Find out what he saw and if a‘Lucky Charm’ that he enlisted worked!  We hope you enjoy reading all about his experience and if you feel inspired to plan a similar Tiger safari in India, we can create […]