{"id":9976,"date":"2019-07-10T08:30:33","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T08:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/AFRICAtime\/?p=9976"},"modified":"2020-07-07T08:58:10","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T07:58:10","slug":"where-to-celebrate-a-special-milestone-occasion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/where-to-celebrate-a-special-milestone-occasion\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to celebrate a special Milestone occasion!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This year we are celebrating\u00a050 years\u00a0as an award-winning family-run leading tour operator with experience in organising African safari holidays!<\/p>\n<p>In honour of our special milestone, we&#8217;ve picked the best destinations to celebrate a milestone occasion, whether it is a birthday or an anniversary.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Kenya<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_8487\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8487\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8487 size-full\" title=\"A Kenyan safari\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/e66b68a0-81f9-4732-8bc5-cfb16be077a6.jpg\" alt=\"Somak safari vehicle\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/e66b68a0-81f9-4732-8bc5-cfb16be077a6.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/e66b68a0-81f9-4732-8bc5-cfb16be077a6-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/e66b68a0-81f9-4732-8bc5-cfb16be077a6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/e66b68a0-81f9-4732-8bc5-cfb16be077a6-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Kenyan safari<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As our roots are in Kenya, we&#8217;ll kick off with recommending going on a Kenyan safari, which is the perfect way to see magnificent wildlife including the \u2018big five&#8217;, and something everyone should tick off their bucket list at least once, although we can guarantee after your first experience of a safari you&#8217;ll definitely have the safari bug!<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s more, Kenya is the setting for the brand new much anticipated blockbuster &#8216;<em>The Lion King&#8221;<\/em> and so we encourage you to watch it when it hits the screens this summer for a flavour of how amazing a destination it is.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9349\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<p>It&#8217;s also the perfect setting to see the annual Wildebeest Migration, a taster of which you can enjoy in the clip below, so be sure to try to time your visit to coincide with it!<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-9976-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"352\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5284aa9f-8c45-4d0e-b89a-1a98a2cfdfb0.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5284aa9f-8c45-4d0e-b89a-1a98a2cfdfb0.mp4\">https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5284aa9f-8c45-4d0e-b89a-1a98a2cfdfb0.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"div-p\"><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Suggested itineraries:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya\/suggested-itineraries\/cheetah_safari\"><strong>Cheetah Safari<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our Cheetah Safari 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\/kenya_royal_safari\"><strong>Kenya Royal Safari<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"div-p\">\n<p>A safari of distinction, fit for royalty, visiting Kenya\u2019s wildlife-filled game reserves and enjoying some of Kenya\u2019s finest lodges and camps.<\/p>\n<p>You can elevate the experience by adding on a beach holiday as an extension!<\/p>\n<\/div>\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_7182\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7182\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7182 size-full\" title=\"Gorilla in Rwanda\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/gorilla.jpg\" alt=\"Baby Gorilla in Rwanda\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/gorilla.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/gorilla-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7182\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gorilla in Rwanda<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A milestone occasion is a good reason to have a unique experience, and so we recommend Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda!<\/span><\/p>\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. \u2018The land of 1000 hills\u2019 is set at altitude, and lush green adorns its sweeping slopes before disappearing high into misty peaks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s truly the experience of a lifetime and the best way to celebrate, being amongst these graceful giants in their natural habitat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Suggested itineraries:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/rwanda\/suggested-itineraries\/chimps_&amp;_gorillas\"><strong>Chimps and Gorillas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\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\/gorillas_in_the_wild\"><strong>Gorillas in the Wild<\/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\u2019s landscape. Climb the base of the awesome Virunga volcanoes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">More information:\u00a0<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\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<div id=\"attachment_9350\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9350\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-9350 size-large\" title=\"Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar beach\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2222-2-1024x373.jpg\" alt=\"Wildebeest and zebra migration\" width=\"1024\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"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_2222-2-600x219.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.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wildlife in Tanzania<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tanzania is home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa\u2019s highest mountain, as well as the enigmatic Ngorongoro Crater and the world-famous Serengeti plains, which is featured in the BBC Earth documentary called &#8220;<em>Serengeti<\/em>.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Wildlife, scenery, culture, and idyllic beaches \u2013 Tanzania has it all, making it perfect as a destination in which to celebrate!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Suggested itineraries:<\/strong><\/h3>\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 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\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania\/suggested-itineraries\/selous,_saadani_&amp;_zanzibar\"><strong>Selous, Saadani &amp; Zanzibar<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Our Selous, Saadani &amp; Zanzibar is a superb 10-night safari by air, combining a calming beach retreat with captivating game viewing.<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">More information:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania\"><span class=\"s2\">https:\/\/www.somak.com\/tanzania<\/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_9450\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9450\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-9450 size-large\" 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=\"1024\" height=\"683\" 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: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Penguins in Cape Town<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"s1\">South Africa is an excellent destination, especially if you want a medley of experiences. 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><\/p>\n<h3>Suggested itineraries<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/south_africa\/suggested-itineraries\/cape_town,_blue_train_&amp;_safari\"><strong>Cape Town, Blue Train and Safari<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"div-p\">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>\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<div>\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 \u2018friendly city\u2019, and the chance to explore a sanctuary of gentle giants at Addo Elephant National Park.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><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>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014-<\/p>\n<p>Inspired to visit one of these destinations to celebrate your milestone occasion?<\/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<div class=\"g\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"rc\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":8079,"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":[437,440,121,604,11,443,395,30,24,1,580,28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9976","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure","category-culture","category-honeymoon","category-inspiration-africa","category-kenya","category-luxury","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\/2018\/04\/IMG_9574.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9976","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=9976"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9976\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10861,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9976\/revisions\/10861"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8079"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9976"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9976"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9976"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}