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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The ocean is vital to life on our planet. It covers more than 70 percent of the surface of planet Earth and contains 97 percent of all our water.  Sadly, many of us take the ocean granted and are blissfully unaware that it is under threat from pollution, overfishing, and climate change. We need to work together to create […]