Somak Holidays
- Located In:
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United Kingdom
United States
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 1968)
- Member Of:
- ATTA, IATA, ATOL, TATO, KATO & ABTA
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $57 to $441 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Ian Hyman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The journey of a lifetime
This was my first safari in northern Tanzania followed by a beach resort in Zanzibar . I found Somak extremely helpful in answering numerous questions during and after the booking process . The ground handling was seamless and very professional. Our guide Omari was entertaining, knowledgeable and an excellent driver. Besides the safari praise must also so to the Arusha Coffee Lodge which has magnificent accommodation and a great chef. Breezes hotel in Zanzibar is also to a very high standard all the staff were amazing particularly David in water sports and Romey in operations
Excellent service throughout
My wife and I would like to express our appreciation and thanks for what we consider to have been the holiday of our lifetime! The whole experience was delightful - your representatives were excellent as were the various Lodges where we stayed during our Safari. Our driver, could not have been more helpful - providing us with innumerable opportunities for our cameras. Altogether, it was a really wonderful holiday and with many thanks to Somak!
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Email Mei Beey, Loo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Job bring us an amazing trip
The great arrangement from Somak give us a memorable experience for the Safari and travel in Kenya. We feel our every single penny was worth to be spent. The tour guide cum chauffeur was knowledgeable, good-humored, helpful and full of luck (a leopard was passing by in front of our land-cruiser when we had the game drive in Samburu National Park!!! We believed this kind of fortune came from the ‘lucky hat’ of the tour guide :) . Besides, they do care enough for our meals as we are vegetarian.
I am planning for the next trip in Africa even I just came back from there. For sure, Somak will be my first option as the tour organizer.
Everything we had hoped it would be - we could not have asked for more!
The whole holiday, from booking to travel, transfers, accommodation and guide was perfect. This was our first safari and it more than lived up to our expectations. Sadaani was idyllic and the safari guide and camp staff were knowledgable, generous and very welcoming.
Email Peter Sinyard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simple and efficient!
From beginning to end the whole experience was one of smooth and easy efficiency added to a high quality of product.The safari was excellent with special praise for Charles the driver/spotter/guide.The hotels on safari were superb in ambience and quality.Zanzibar was fascinating helped by Somaks agents who supplied knowledgeable guides.The hotels on Zanzibar deserve special mention,The Serena in Stone Town beautifully appointed positioned and run and the Z Hotel in Nungwi also beautifully appointed and positioned with excellent staff who are a credit to the general manager ,Julie who has efficiency and hospitality down to a T.Our highest praise is that we would happily do the same tour next year with 1 amendment,we would go for longer!
Email Rosey | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Service
We had the best service from all the staff at Somak. We were given really good advice to help us choose an itinerary to suit our needs. The staff in Narobi were all really helpful, our transfers were very efficient. We did a fly safari so didn't use their guides. On our last day we spent time at the head office, where they gave us a lovely lunch and we had time to relax, sleep, catch up on emails etc. we then had a nice shower so we were refreshed before our transfer to the airport. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone wishing to go on a holiday of a lifetime.
Email Gazza | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical Mara Memories
Somak delivered on everything they said would happen. Not having used Somak before we were naturally nervous about all the arrangements that were made for our trip.
Worry not. Not only did everything run like clockwork but from the advice given from the outse t and the warm welcome we received from everyone along the way I would certainly be re commending them to family and friends.
Our tour guide on Safari (Kerore) was fantastic and knowing that we were hungry to see the big 5 he spent many hours with us to make sure our dream was fulfilled.
The camp itself (Ashnil Mara) was the perfect setting and the staff who run it are amongst some of the nicest people I have ever come across. They even arranged a special Masai song and dance on the evening of our 25th wedding anniversary - a magical memory.
We shall be back to both Somak and the wonderful world of Safari!
Email Laure | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
FANTASTIC
Booked via Secret Escapes and then Somak took over. From the time they did, I emailed almost daily to get more details about the trip (first time in Africa :-)) and I got prompt, polite and helpful answers.
The Masai Mara camp was just perfect with our driver Francis and a lovely lady Elizabeth taking us around every day. The hot air balloon was a unique experience. Everyone was just perfect. On our way to Zanzibar we stopped at the Somak lounge in Nairobi were we were warmly greated, it was clean and very comfortable. We met a manager there based in London called Justin Coles and he was also very nice and gave a lot of good information about our trip, safaris and Africa over all.
Zanzibar was the second part of our trip. There is nothing to say apart that it was perfect. The resort was lovely and the rooms and all areas of the place were spotless. Our driver Suleman was also very nice and very knowledgable. Our guide was also very nice. What else to say: it was a perfect birthday treat and I will come back with my two daughters when they are old enough and I will use SOMAK!
Thank you thank you thank you I will never forget my 40th birthday xxxxx
Email Lenzman - Peter Rye | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Travelling with you for over 25 years
I am a professional photographer and I have traveled annually to Kenya with Somak for over 25 years. Have a look at Images of Africa at www.lenzman.com There is no comparison, an excellent service from both the UK based team and all the staff in Kenya. I would not travel with anyone else. A special thanks should be awarded to Ms Barbara Lowe in the UK for her expertise and outstanding help over many years.
Safari and beach - fantastic!
My family and took a Somak holiday to Tanzania (Tent with a View) and Zanzibar (Ocean Paradise). The service was excellent - helpful advice before leaving, trouble-free travel arrangements and really great hotels. I had not heard of Somak before, but will definitely use them again and am happy to recommend them.