{"id":9249,"date":"2019-01-17T11:05:30","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T11:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/AFRICAtime\/?p=9249"},"modified":"2020-07-07T12:40:49","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T11:40:49","slug":"5-destinations-to-add-to-your-travel-plans-in-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/5-destinations-to-add-to-your-travel-plans-in-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Destinations to add to your travel plans in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Looking for new exciting destinations to add to your travel list this year? <span class=\"s1\">Whether you want to indulge your passion for nature, adventure or excitement on a luxury African Safari Holiday or laze around on an exotic Indian Ocean beach, we have just what you\u2019re looking for. With over 50 years&#8217; of experience, we are incredibly passionate about our destinations as\u00a0<\/span>the leading Luxury Safari Specialist and pride ourselves on continuing to be a family-run business with a personal touch.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> Kenya<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_9350\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9350\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-9350 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2222-2-600x219.jpg\" alt=\"Migration in Kenya\" width=\"600\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2222-2-600x219.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2222-2-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2222-2-1024x373.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2222-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kenya Safari<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A Kenyan safari is probably the best way to see magnificent wildlife including the \u2018big five\u2019.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Suggested itineraries:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Currently on sale from \u00a31700 inc flights, one of our most popular safaris is the Cheetah Safari which is a 7-night itinerary visiting the Aberdares, Samburu the Rift Valley Lakes and the Masai Mara.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya\/suggested-itineraries\/cheetah_safari\"><strong>Cheetah Safari<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"div-p\">\n<p>A safari of distinction, fit for royalty, visiting Kenya&#8217;s finest game reserves and enjoying some of Kenya&#8217;s finest lodges and camps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya\/suggested-itineraries\/kenya_royal_safari\"><strong>Kenya Royal Safari<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">More information:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya-safari\"><strong>https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya-safari<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Rwanda<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_9346\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9346\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-9346 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_1803-600x219.jpg\" alt=\"Gorillas in Rwanda\" width=\"600\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_1803-600x219.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_1803-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_1803-1024x373.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_1803.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rwanda<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">With volcanoes, rainforests and rivers, and some of the rarest primates in the world, Rwanda has been blessed with its natural beauty. &#8216;The land of 1000 hills&#8217; is set at altitude and lush green adorns its sweeping slopes before disappearing high into misty peaks. Amongst the steamy summits is Rwanda&#8217;s biggest draw &#8211; gorillas. It&#8217;s the experience of a lifetime for wildlife enthusiasts to trek and be among these graceful giants in their natural habitat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Suggested itineraries:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chimps and Gorillas is a five-night itinerary in Rwanda, combining a visit to chimps in the Nyungwe National Park and gorillas in the Parc National de Volcans. Both experiences are amazing and not to be missed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/rwanda\/suggested-itineraries\/chimps_&amp;_gorillas\"><strong>Chimps and Gorillas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gorillas in the Wild takes you on a tour of Parc National de Volcans where you can experience a journey through the beautiful terraced hillside that characterises much of Rwanda&#8217;s landscape. Climb the base of the awesome Virunga volcanoes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/rwanda\/suggested-itineraries\/gorillas_in_the_wild\"><strong>Gorillas in the Wild<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/rwanda\"><span class=\"s2\">https:\/\/www.somak.com\/rwanda<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tanzania and Zanzibar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_9349\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9349\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-9349 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2223-600x219.jpg\" alt=\"Zebras in Tanzania\" width=\"600\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2223-600x219.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2223-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2223-1024x373.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2223.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9349\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tanzania<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa\u2019s highest mountain, as well as the enigmatic Ngorongoro Crater and world-famous Serengeti plains, Tanzania draws awe-inspired visitors from across the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The range of dramatic landscapes is truly special with rich plains, home to an abundance of striking wildlife, and crystal clear waters and stunning sandy beaches in Zanzibar. Wildlife, scenery, culture, and beaches &#8211; Tanzania has it all!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Suggested itineraries:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our Serena Serengeti Safari is an extraordinary journey through contrasting landscapes with excellent opportunities for game viewing in Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania\/suggested-itineraries\/serena_serengeti_safari\"><strong>Serena Serengeti Safari\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Our Selous, Saadani &amp; Zanzibar is a superb 10-night safari by air, combining a calming beach retreat with captivating game viewing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania\/suggested-itineraries\/selous,_saadani_&amp;_zanzibar\"><strong>Selous, Saadani &amp; Zanzibar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania\"><span class=\"s2\">https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<span class=\"s1\"><b>Botswana<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_9347\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9347\" class=\"ing-responsive wp-image-9347 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9710-600x225.jpg\" alt=\"Hippos in Botswana\" width=\"600\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9710-600x225.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9710-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9710-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_9710.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Botswana<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Botswana may have diamond-rich deserts but it is the shimmer of the Okavango Delta&#8217;s crystal clear water, the perplexing perspective of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and the sight of hundreds of majestic elephants in the Chobe National Park that make it a rare beauty. A country of wild variety, dramatic scenery and untamed parks, Botswana is one of Africa&#8217;s diamonds, and one to add to your travel radar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Suggested itineraries<\/h3>\n<p>Best of Chobe with a 4-night stay at Chobe Game Lodge which includes a multitude of experiences such as full-day trips to the remote parts of the park, exclusive lunch cruises on the Chobe River, cultural experiences with the local community, and a complimentary upgrade to the Luxury Suite with your own private infinity pool and spacious lounge.<\/p>\n<div class=\"div-p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/botswana\/suggested-itineraries\/best_of_chobe\"><strong>Best of Chobe\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Our Luxury Belmond Safari is a wonderful 5-star, 8-night tour that reveals the main highlights of Botswana along with the mighty Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"div-p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/botswana\/suggested-itineraries\/luxury_belmond_safari\"><strong>Luxury Belmond Safari\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/botswana-holidays\"><span class=\"s2\">https:\/\/www.somak.com\/botswana-holidays<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>South Africa<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_9348\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9348\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-9348 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2224-600x225.jpg\" alt=\"Penguins in South Africa\" width=\"600\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2224-600x225.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2224-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2224-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2224.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">South Africa<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">South Africa is an excellent all-round and family-friendly destination. 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 experiences and put together the holiday of a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Suggested itineraries<\/h3>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"div-p\" style=\"text-align: left;\">An exciting 8-night tour which includes 3 nights in fabulous Cape Town, a 2-night stay on the luxurious Blue Train, a night in Johannesburg and 2 nights safari at a private game reserve.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"div-p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa\/suggested-itineraries\/cape_town,_blue_train_&amp;_safari\"><strong><br \/>\nCape Town, Blue Train and Safari<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"div-p\">\n<p>Enjoy a couple of nights in Port Elizabeth, known as the &#8216;friendly city&#8217;, and the chance to explore a sanctuary of gentle giants at Addo Elephant National Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"div-p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa\/suggested-itineraries\/southern_splendour\"><strong>Southern Splendour<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"s1\">More information\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa\"><span class=\"s2\">https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p>Inspired to visit one of these destinations for a unique experience?<\/p>\n<p>Call us on 020 8423 3000 or complete an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/booking-enquiry\">enquiry form<\/a>\u00a0to receive a quotation from our booking experts.<\/p>\n<p>You can also find out more on our website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/\">https:\/\/www.somak.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":9349,"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":[437,13,440,11,395,30,24,1,580,28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9249","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure","category-botswana","category-culture","category-kenya","category-rwanda","category-south-africa","category-tanzania","category-uncategorized","category-wildlife-and-safari","category-zanzibar"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2223.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9249","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=9249"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9249\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10900,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9249\/revisions\/10900"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9249"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9249"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9249"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}