{"id":7443,"date":"2017-11-17T14:58:32","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T14:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/AFRICAtime\/?p=7443"},"modified":"2020-07-13T11:59:35","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T10:59:35","slug":"christmas-safari-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/christmas-safari-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Safari Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The holidays are coming and instead of having a cold December, why not enjoy brilliant sunshine on a safari holiday? Christmas is a fantastic time to visit national parks and enjoy game drives in the southern hemisphere. Take an intimate safari break for two over Christmas in the spectacular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya\/masai-mara\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Masai Mara<\/span><\/a> or surprise your family with an educational trip to South Africa. The team at Somak has hand-picked three of the best Christmas safari holiday packages for you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Captivating cheetahs and beautiful beaches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The seven-night <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya\/suggested-itineraries\/cheetah_safari\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Cheetah<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">safari<\/span><\/a> plus an extra four-nights at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya\/mombasa\/baobab_beach_resort_&amp;_spa\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Baobab Beach Resort<\/span><\/a> on Mombasa\u2019s south coast, gives you the best of both worlds \u2013 an excitement filled safari adventure and a blissful beach retreat all rolled into one.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7437\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7437\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7437 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cheetah pups on a Kenya safari\" width=\"700\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1-2-501x300.jpg 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Playful pups<\/p><\/div>\n<p>During the first seven days of your trip, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to visit three excellent safari locations: Samburu, the Rift Valley Lakes and the Masai Mara. Each of these game reserves showcases Kenya\u2019s unique wildlife, including antelope, giraffes, lions, hyenas and the elusive cheetah.<\/p>\n<p>Then you\u2019ll spend four nights relaxing at the Baobab Beach Resort and Spa. With a three-tier swimming pool, tennis courts, spa treatments and a pristine sandy beach on the doorstep, this is the place to be this December.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7438\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7438\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7438 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Waiter on the beach at Baobab Beach Resort &amp; Spa, Mombasa\" width=\"500\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2-2-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2-2-184x184.jpg 184w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2-2-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baobab Beach Resort &amp; Spa<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The gems of South Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa\/suggested-itineraries\/cape_town,_garden_route_&amp;_safari\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Cape Town,<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Garden<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Route &amp; Safari<\/span><\/a>\u201d<\/span> &#8211;\u00a0 This exhilarating package begins in Cape Town, follows the coastline along the Garden Route and ends at the Kariega Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape. As this is a self-drive tour, you\u2019ll be able to traverse this corner of South Africa at your own pace.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7439\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/3-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7439\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7439 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/3-2.jpg\" alt=\"View of Cape Town\" width=\"750\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/3-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/3-2-600x188.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Table Mountain<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa\/cape-town\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Cape Town<\/span><\/a> <\/span>has a lot to offer: cable car rides up the imposing Table Mountain, historical trips to Robben Island, and visits to see cute African penguins at Boulder\u2019s Beach, to name just a few. Travelling along the Garden Route will see you pass through quaint towns such as George and Knysna. Knysna is particularly interesting as it\u2019s home to lush forests and a peaceful beach. The Kariega Game Reserve, however, is the jewel in this package\u2019s crown, allowing you those much-anticipated close-up encounters with lions, elephants and more!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stunning Serengeti and sensuous spas <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania\/suggested-itineraries\/serena_serengeti_safari\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Serena Serengeti safari<\/span><\/a> package displays much of what Tanzania has to offer, from the gorgeous rolling plains of the Serengeti to the luxury of the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania\/zanzibar-beaches\/bluebay_beach_resort_&amp;_spa\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bluebay Beach Resort<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">and Spa<\/span><\/a><\/span> \u2013 giving you an astounding introduction to this incredible African country.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7440\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7440\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7440 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"Four giraffes in the Serengeti, Tanzania\" width=\"750\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4-2-600x258.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Serengeti Plains<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Not only will you visit the famous Serengeti National Park, but you\u2019ll also spend time at Lake Manyara and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania\/ngorongoro\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ngorongoro Crater<\/span><\/a>. All three sites are home to a diverse range of wildlife, including the Big Five, as well as fascinating flora and awe-inspiring landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>The last five nights of this package are spent at the Bluebay Beach Resort and Spa. Here you can sip cocktails and swim in the enchanting turquoise sea to your heart\u2019s content. Head out on a snorkelling trip to get up close and personal with a whole host of exotic fish species, or add a cultural twist to your holiday by visiting nearby Stone Town.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7441\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7441\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7441 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5-2.jpg\" alt=\"Stunning beach in Zanzibar\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5-2-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bluebay Beach Resort &amp; Spa<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Book your special Christmas safari with Somak<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Somak we are the safari experts you need to help you plan and book the perfect trip. Christmas is a special time of year to spend with the people you love, and heading out on a safari with your family is the ideal way to get into the holiday spirit.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about our Christmas safari packages, call us today on 020 8423 3000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7442,"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":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[437,440,475,442,604,11,30,24,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7443","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure","category-culture","category-december","category-family","category-inspiration-africa","category-kenya","category-south-africa","category-tanzania","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/small-1.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7443","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7443"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7443\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11018,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7443\/revisions\/11018"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7442"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7443"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7443"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7443"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}