By Evelyn Morris 12 June 2024 Botswana, a landlocked country in the heart of Africa, defies expectations. Despite its size, roughly the size of France or Texas, it remains one of the world’s most sparsely populated countries, with just 2.3 million people calling its vast 600,370 square kilometres home. Here, wildlife far outnumber humans! Travel […]

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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 […]

In the shadow of Tanzania’s famed neighbour, Kenya, lies a destination that beckons with its unique allure and mystery. Intrigued by the tales of its popularity, Somak’s Reservations Manager, Nishma Gandhi, and Operations Manager, Saonli Chatterjee, embarked on a journey to Tanzania, eager to unravel its secrets and explore its treasures for themselves.  What they […]

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 […]

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 […]