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 Paula Buckman | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Absolutely brilliant
Have been using Somak for a few years now cannot fault the company every safari holiday we have had in Africa have been amazing so well organised and lovely lodges thank you for our amazing safaris
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 Carol | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely fabulous start to finish
Excelled my expectations still remember it now all these years later er as if it was yesterday. Christopher was our guide and I don’t think we could have had anyone better. We felt important and not just a number and everything we did was first class from getting the n the plain to landing back home first class all the way
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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.
Email Tejinder | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing kenya safari experience
We, a group of 7, travelled with somak on a Kenyan safari, tailor-made to our requirements. We booked a year ahead as wanted to ensure we get into the lodges. Our trip included all flights, accommodation, safari, drivers and all transfers.
Everything went to plan, all communications from somak were timely and provided all the information we required. One of the best holidays in my life, will never forget the safari experience.
We were collected from Nairobi airport in our safari jeep, taken to a hotel in Nairobi to leave luggage and have breakfast before we left for lake navasha.
Lake navasha sopa lodge was the best accommodation of our entire trip, beautiful, serene with the zebras and giraffes rooming the grounds.
Next stop was Masai mara, our driver Hamisi was very knowledgeable, we went on 3 game drives and he knew where to go and was always accommodating to any changes we requested.
The Masai mara sopa lodge is good overall, walls are thin and you can hear your neighbours.
Our 3rd stop was Mombasa at diani sea resort, again driver picked us up at airport and dropped us at the resort and then collected us to fly to Nairobi.
Overall great experience with somak and would recommend and use them again. I dealt with Celeste in the office and she was there to answer any questions and provide detailed information, fantastic staff member. All drivers were reliable and arrived at the locations as booked.
Email Isabelle Standen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Incredible Safari Experience
We’ve been on eight previous safaris in Kenya and Tanzania. This is the first time we have used Somak and their tailor made service. This is undoubtedly the best Kenya trip we have ever done, at very competitive prices. Every special request on our booking was fulfilled, the itinerary was superb, an excellent off road vehicle, and nothing was ever too much trouble for our amazing guide Martin Weru. During our 15 day safari to the Aberdares, Laikipia, Elementeita, Masai Mara and Naivasha, we decided we were too lazy to visit Lake Nakuru, as it was not on our route back to Nairobi. Martin immediately came up with an alternative trip to Nairobi NP. Other operators would have simply left us languishing in a hotel for our final day. We are already planning our next Somak trip to more remote parts of Kenya.
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Email Enrica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just amazing
My first Safari, such amazing, emotional, professional! Absolutely recommended! Ask for Shafik : the driver/guide, very competent, Kind and flexible guy. His job is a passion and this influences your experience, making it much more than magic ! Thanks Shafik and sopak Safaris tour;-)
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Enrica from Italy
Email Natanya | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kenyan holiday - excellent service and staff
I cannot rave enough about the professional, friendly and helpful service received from Somak in Mombassa. Somak provided our hotel to airport transfers - staff were unbelievably professional, gave us a breakdown of the ride, valuable tips about travel in Kenya etc. - so much more than an average pick up /drop off would do. In addition, we arranged a last minute full day Mombassa tour with them - not only were they accommodating- they gave it to us at a great price. The best part about this company - its incredible staff. They are friendly, knowledgeable and nothing is too much trouble (even walking around with us for hours in the rain)! Thank you - you made us feel like rockstars!!
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 Val Gall | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
17th Safari with Somak. Great company & staff, great locations, well organised & extremely reliable.
The service provided by Somak is 1st class. From my first contact to plan holidays, I know I will get expert advice to plan my holiday. Personally, I ask for Nishma who has arranged many of my safaris in Kenya & Tanzania. Safaris can be chosen from excellent, informative brochures or tailor made to clients preferences. The range of destinations & accommodation offered is superb with good images & descriptions. All information is also available on the excellent Somak website.
We always know that we can rely on Somak to collect us on arrival & make us feel welcome. Vehicles are good, comfortable & well maintained. All game drives are well organised & drivers are excellent & knowledgeable of all species encountered. All reserves are different & descriptions are accurate & informative.
I would recommend Somak to anyone considering a safari - you will not be disappointed.