The Commitment of Somak Safaris Sustainability
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
Somak Travel sustainability
At Somak Travel we are fully committed to enriching the communities in Kenya and Tanzania.
Our approach to Corporate Social Responsibility is to invest in sustainable initiatives that give back to the most vulnerable in Africa.
At Somak Luxury Travel we have a deep affinity for the environment and the local communities that surround all of our destinations. When we visit the local communities, we make sure to give back to the people. We support initiatives and enrich and nourish the economies, environment and communities in Africa
Somak Safaris DMC: Sustainability-focused Activities
Born Free - amazing itineraries
The Born Free Foundation was founded by Virginia McKenna OBE and Bill Travers following their starring roles in the classic film 'Born Free'.
Today, led by their son Will Travers, Born Free takes action worldwide to protect threatened species and stop individual animal suffering.
At Somak Travel are committed to conservation, and we work with partners like them to promote the continued survival and advancement of Africa's wildlife.
We care, not only because our industry relies on wildlife, but also because we have seen firsthand the damage that has been done already in our almost fifty years of existence.
We know that action must be taken now to ensure that the wildlife we love is there forever. Somak Luxury Travel are working to help the Born Free Foundation to build lion-proof bomas which protect and save the lives of both lions and livestock in Kenya.
We have also launched two fantastic itineraries which offer the chance to meet the local communities who are benefiting from the lion-proof bomas and to help the fundraising efforts in order to build more.
These itineraries include a Born Free Safari, which offers the chance to visit some of Kenya's most famous safari destinations, as well as gain insight into how Born Free helps local communities and the surrounding wildlife;
We also offer a Born Free Kilimanjaro Climb, offering the opportunity to climb Africa's highest mountain to raise money to support Born Free's Boma building projects.
Sustainability Projects
Amref Flying Doctors
Somak Travel Sustainability achievement.
We are a proud Kenyan company, and over the years has grown to be a leading tour operator in East Africa.
East Africa is our community, and our home - and we are committed to supporting those that live there.
This is why Somak Luxury Travel includes complimentary Amref Flying Doctors 'Maisha' Air Ambulance cover with every holiday to East Africa.
For every passenger that travels with us, we contribute $5 to Amref Health Africa, one of the leading health development agencies on the continent.
When this cover is not needed, we will donate the full value towards this inspiring organisation.
Amref Health Africa works with marginalised and vulnerable people across Africa to deliver preventative, community-based health care.
Focussing primarily on women and children, they work side-by-side with the people living in those communities to build the knowledge, skills and means to transform their health and break the cycle of poverty.
Headquartered in Nairobi Amref Health Africa is a truly African organisation and it is their promise to:
> Improve the lives of disadvantaged people in Africa through better health,
> Bridge the gap between communities, health systems and governments,
> Become a leading voice for advocacy for health system reforms in Africa.
Amref Health Africa does inspirational work in East Africa that we recognise as integral to our region and its growth. This is why we are proud to support them, and are eager to ensure that those who book with us know about their work, and help contribute to the communities they are visiting, and grow to admire.