{"id":10640,"date":"2020-05-07T14:15:03","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T14:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/AFRICAtime\/?p=10640"},"modified":"2020-07-06T09:23:08","modified_gmt":"2020-07-06T08:23:08","slug":"3-destinations-perfect-for-a-post-isolation-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/3-destinations-perfect-for-a-post-isolation-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Destinations perfect for a post-isolation getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><!--more--><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"f\">\u00a0<\/span>If, like us, you&#8217;re already dreaming of your first\u00a0getaway once it is safe to travel again, here are three destinations we\u2019re wanderlusting about and recommend you plan to visit for a post-isolation getaway.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kenya<\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_8170\" style=\"width: 632px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8170\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8170\" title=\"safari in kenya\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ffd7bdce-4cdd-416c-b632-4e2a1ab92bb9-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Lioness and cub On safari in Kenya\" width=\"622\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ffd7bdce-4cdd-416c-b632-4e2a1ab92bb9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ffd7bdce-4cdd-416c-b632-4e2a1ab92bb9-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ffd7bdce-4cdd-416c-b632-4e2a1ab92bb9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ffd7bdce-4cdd-416c-b632-4e2a1ab92bb9.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8170\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lions in Kenya<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Kenya is an amazing destination all year round. If you decide to visit between late June to October, you&#8217;ll have the chance to witness the annual wildebeest migration. It&#8217;s truly incredible to see them crossing the Mara River between the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and the Masai Mara in Kenya.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;d recommend combining your trip with a couple of days relaxing in the coastal city of Mombasa which has stunning beaches, delicious cuisine and wonderful hospitality.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Suggested itineraries:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya\/suggested-itineraries\/cheetah_safari\"><strong>Cheetah Safari<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our Cheetah Safari is a 7-night itinerary visiting the Aberdares, Samburu the Rift Valley Lakes and the Masai Mara.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya\/suggested-itineraries\/kenya_royal_safari\"><strong>Kenya Royal Safari<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A safari of distinction, fit for royalty, visiting Kenya\u2019s wildlife-filled game reserves and enjoying some of Kenya\u2019s finest lodges and camps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You can elevate the experience by adding on a beach holiday as an extension!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\">More information:\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya-safari\"><strong>https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya-safari<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>South Africa<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_9450\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9450\" class=\"img-responsive  wp-image-9450\" title=\"penguins in Cape Town, South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC01916-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"penguins in Cape Town, South Africa\" width=\"849\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC01916-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC01916-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC01916-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Penguins at Boulders Beach<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We&#8217;d recommend a trip to South Africa in September as it is one of the drier months and perfect for game viewing.\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">With striking landscapes, excellent wildlife and safari routes, diverse cultures, history, wine tasting and much more, this is a country in which to cherry-pick your dream excursions and put together the holiday of a lifetime.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Suggested itineraries<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa\/suggested-itineraries\/cape_town,_blue_train_&amp;_safari\"><strong>Cape Town, Blue Train and Safari<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"div-p\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An exciting 8-night tour which includes 3 nights in fabulous Cape Town, a 2-night stay on the luxurious Blue Train, 1 night in Johannesburg and 2 nights safari at a private game reserve.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"div-p\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa\/suggested-itineraries\/southern_splendour\"><strong>Southern Splendour<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"div-p\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Enjoy a couple of nights in Port Elizabeth, known as the \u2018friendly city\u2019, with the chance to explore a sanctuary of gentle giants at Addo Elephant National Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">More information\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa\"><span class=\"s2\">https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Botswana<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_9967\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9967\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-9967 size-full\" title=\"Okavango Delta, Botswana\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_0251.jpg\" alt=\"Okavango Delta, Botswana\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_0251.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_0251-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Okavango Delta<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The amazing sight of hundreds of majestic elephants in the Chobe National Park is truly memorable and is why Botswana is one of our top recommendations. Botswana is a country of wild variety, dramatic scenery and untamed parks, and definitely one of Africa&#8217;s diamonds to add to your travel radar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In terms of the best time to visit, September is one of the drier months and an excellent time to visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Suggested itineraries<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/botswana\/suggested-itineraries\/under_one_botswana_sky\"><strong>Under One Botswana Sky<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p class=\"div-p\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This 6-night itinerary starts in the Chobe National Park then moves on to the Okavango Delta which is a vast oasis atop the sands of the Kalahari Desert.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"div-p\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/botswana\/suggested-itineraries\/botswana_focus\"><strong>Botswana Focus<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"div-p\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This superb 8-night safari will enchant and delight you. You&#8217;ll start by visiting the mighty Victoria Falls, then go onto to Chobe which is one of Africa&#8217;s most stunning rivers, and finally, discover the Okavango Delta, where permanent lagoons and deep channels have created a unique habitat for a multitude of animals and birds.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inspired to visit one of these destinations?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We would love to work with you to plan the trip of a lifetime. For more information on how our safari experts can help you, call Somak Holidays today on 020 8423 3000, or visit our website here:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/\">https:\/\/www.somak.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":10643,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[437,13,440,5,11,30,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10640","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure","category-botswana","category-culture","category-destinations","category-kenya","category-south-africa","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/harshil-gudka-pU-9BYqjhyo-unsplash.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10640","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10640"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10640\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10823,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10640\/revisions\/10823"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10643"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10640"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10640"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10640"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}