Independent, family-run and award winning tour operator, Somak Holidays (www.somak.co.uk) is proud to announce the launch of its brand new Africa brochure. The brochure is packed full of safaris, beach holidays, tours and cruises and features a new and exciting product that will transform the Africa safari experience for wildlife enthusiasts � the premier safari microbus.

From 1st June 2007 holiday-makers will be able to book a safari holiday in one of 15 brand new, business class calibre, premier safari microbus created by Somak Holidays, exclusively for its clients. The premier safaris are currently available on Somak�s Kenyan holidays only, with plans to extend the concept to include Tanzania in the near future.

The revolutionary new safari microbuses have just four seats instead of the usual six, creating almost twice as much leg room and a superior view from which to enjoy the stunning scenery and spot the wildlife. Whilst exploring the wilds of Africa on the hunt for the �Big Five�, premier safari guests will be treated to complimentary water and soft drinks, cold towels and an authentic African carving as a gift on departure, all from just �100 per person. Guests will also receive a welcome pack and a pair of binoculars on board to help them get closer to nature on what is guaranteed to be a gripping adventure.

Guests passing through Nairobi either at the beginning or the end of their safari excursion can relax in the comfort of Somak�s very own �Safari Lounge�. The first of its kind in Kenya, the lounge offers complimentary refreshments and showers, as well as access to television and the internet.

Exciting new itineraries featured in the new Africa brochure include four brand new safaris, two in Kenya, one in Tanzania and one combining both Kenya and Tanzania. "Out of Africa" is a new eight night safari in Kenya with three nights at Kichwa Tembo Bateleur Camp. The nine tent camp is near the famous location of the film �Out of Africa� and each tent comes with its own private butler service. The new trip also takes in the unique Giraffe Manor, a beautiful property in Nairobi with 140 acres of land favoured by the local giraffe population. Guests will experience these beautiful animals in close up with the opportunity to hand feed and touch them.

Holidaymakers looking to enjoy the whole Africa experience can take advantage of the new 22 night Trans-Africa tour which explores five countries within this captivating continent. Highlights of this action-packed tour include �Big Five� game safaris in Kenya, Tanzania and Botswana, stays in the best regions of South Africa, a day at Victoria Falls, a luxury game lodge in Botswana and excursions on the picturesque Garden Route.

In addition, three new hotels have been added to the brochure, �Neptune Pwani� a brand new all inclusive hotel on Zanzibar boasting stunning ocean views and a quiet, private beach, plus �Kipungani Explorer� and �Manda Bay� in east Africa which offer luxurious and exclusive retreats in traffic-free Lamu.

For reservations go to www.somak.co.uk or call 020 8423 3000

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About Somak Holidays Established in 1968, Somak Holidays is an independent, family-run tour operator offering a wide selection of exotic holidays to Africa, India, Far East, Indian Ocean and the Middle East. Somak Holidays provides a personalised service and clients travel in the knowledge that their holiday has been arranged by experts, who have first hand experience of each of the destinations featured. Somak Holidays� goal is to deliver excellent quality holidays at the best possible prices, to some of the most glamorous and romantic places imaginable.

Somak Holidays has been awarded numerous accolades including TTG�s Best Tour Operator to Africa and Travel Bulletin�s Top Independent Operator to Africa in 2006 alone. TW globe bin TB

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