Somak Holidays
- Located In:
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United KingdomUnited 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:
- $1,040 to $8,088 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Gdog48 | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
Ken our driver picked us up from airport taking us to the office for a great briefing on what to expect we where not disappointed Ken was great his knowledge of birds animals and culture superb we started at aberdare with worthog baboons in the garden then to sambua seeing wild dogs at a kill along with 3 leopard sightings bird life lions elephants on to mountain lodge more superb elephant hyena sightings then on to masa mara for more wonderful animal sightings.the kenyan massage was wonderful wont be the same when they tarmac to masa mara.ken always a great ambassador for the company and Kenya
Email Annette | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 star trip
There were 5 adults on our family trip. We had a 5 day safari followed by a beach stay in Mombasa. It was perfect from start to finish. People were friendly. Food was great. What made our trip was our brilliant driver Zodack who we called Z. His knowledge of the Safari and animals was excellent. Would highly recommend this company.
Email Roger D | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unbeatable.
This safari was arranged by Just You holidays so I have no idea of the ease of booking or cost. However the weeks safari was excellent covering the Amboseli National Park, Aberdare Highlands, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara. Well organised with plenty of game drives both early morning and late afternoon. Our driver, Gilbert, was the best, uncannily spotting animals when driving on tricky terrain and full of knowledge.
NZ
Email Scott Woods | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Guide & Safari who worked with our family well.
Our trip was booked by an agent and Somak handled the Kenyan part of the tour for us. Our driver David, was excellent and friendly. His knowledge of the Maasai Mara was excellent and he took the time to work out any birds we saw that he was unsure of the names of.
Made our Kenya Safari a real pleasure for our family.
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!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An interesting and well-organised package, with one major flaw in our arrival transfer arrangements
On the whole a fascinating insight into a country new to us. Generally well thought out and well packaged, with some excellent interactions with African staff. Knowledgeable and amenable safari guide. Transfer arrangements to the isolated Sadaani National Park need review and amendment. Accommodation location, facilities and food were excellent both in Sadaani and on Zanzibar.
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