The kids are back in school, the days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are dropping. That can only mean one thing—it’s time to start planning an incredible family holiday getaway for the next school break! Whether you’re dreaming of an exciting safari adventure, a beachside retreat, or an exotic cultural experience, there are plenty […]

By Sandra Parmee 20 August 2024 Earlier this year, Andrew and Gwyneth Holt from Northwest England set off on a 10-night, customised flying safari in Kenya. It wasn’t the first time the couple have ventured into Africa – they went on a two-night safari in South Africa several years ago, vowing to do another one […]

By Evelyn Morris 11 July 2024 “The more I came to learn about chimpanzees the more I came to realize how like us they are… Finally we realize we are a part of the animal kingdom not separate from it.” – Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace […]

We have collected nine amazingly unusal places to stay while on holiday in Africa, India, Sri Lanka or Mauritius.

Why not explore Kenya by train! The SGR, (Standard Gauge Railway) also known as the Madaraka Express, is a passenger train service that operates daily between Nairobi and Mombasa carrying up to 1,678 passengers. “Madaraka” means freedom in Swahili and the Madaraka Express will bring you the freedom of a speedy and relaxed train travel […]

Binny Shah-Patel9 February 2024 Think of Kenya and your mind instantly fills with exquisite scenes of safari jeeps and beautiful beaches lapped by the Indian Ocean. If you are planning a trip to this East African gem, here is everything you need to know to make the most of a trip  from clothing, useful phrases […]

Sue and Barry Knight have returned from a Kenyan Safari which Sue booked for Barry’s 60th birthday to allow him to check “go on safari” off his bucket list. “My husband has always dreamed of a safari. It was top of his bucket list- so for his 60th Birthday this year I decided to book […]

Somak Luxury Travel staffer, and Commercial Manager, Dee Persaud, has over 2 decades of experience in the travel industry but had never been to Kenya until she visited early in 2023. “Having worked in the Middle East and the Indian Ocean, I finally got to fulfil a long-standing dream: visiting Kenya,” said Dee. “It was […]

Meet Martin, a Somak safari guide for 19 years with a keen passion for photography and wildlife. We always learn so many interesting nuggets of information from him! How long have you been a safari guide at Somak and what inspired you to become a driver guide? I have been a safari guide with Somak […]

Established in Nairobi, Kenya in 1968, a lot has changed in the travel industry since Suresh Sofat first founded what was then known as Somak Holidays, 55 years ago. 1968 was also the year Boeing rolled out their famous 747 jumbo jets, completely changing how we fly across the globe. Mr Sofat started the company […]