Samkelisiwe Mwandla and Celeste Naganna, two reservations consultants at Somak Luxury Tours, recently embarked on a journey exploring the Western and Eastern Cape, two of South Africa’s most captivating destinations.  This immersive trip aimed to provide them with firsthand experiences of the extraordinary destinations and activities that Somak Luxury Travel curates for its discerning clientele. […]

Somak Luxury Travel commercial executive, Tuhina Sharma, recently travelled to Africa. Here is more about her Rwanda adventures, in her own words… “Rwanda is recognised for its lush flora, thousands of rolling hills, and rich fauna, making it a popular destination for adventure-seekers and environment aficionados,” said Tuhina. “One of the highlights of my travels […]

In South Africa, diversity is part of the fabric of the country. There are 12 official languages in South Africa following the recognition of South African Sign Language (SASL) as an official language in July 2023, so it stands to reason that South Africans should highlight the nation’s multiculturalism by celebrating Heritage Day on 24 […]

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 […]

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 […]

An African safari is a thrilling experience that provides a one-of-a-kind chance to experience the continent’s incredible wildlife and its rich cultural heritage. UK Travellers, Sheree Atcheson and Sean McCrory, recently embarked on this once-in-a-lifetime experience, and Sheree shared some reflections on their trip.  The couple chose this trip which combined a Safari with a […]

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 […]