Africa 2019-21 Brochure

130 Somak Holidays 020 8423 3000 Where Next? After a Southern Africa holiday, it is very easy to extend your stay with various possibilities that may not have imagined can be done in one trip of a lifetime! Simple flight connections mean that some of the world’s greatest attractions are at your fingertips, and the prices are pleasantly surprising. Get creative, cross borders, and put together your dream holiday. Here is a selection of the most popular add-ons for before or after your Southern African dream holiday. Ethiopia Steeped in history, and home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Ethiopia is a destination to explore. Addis Ababa, the capital is a modern city with a diverse population. One of the most important sites is Lalibela, with its rock-hewn churches from the 12th-13th century. We have longer itineraries we recommend on pages 98 and 99. With daily flights on Ethiopian Airlines, it is very easy to combine a short visit with an excursion to the area you wish to visit. Kenya’s Masai Mara & Tanzania’s Serengeti Although South and Southern Africa have some of the best game viewing parks, the premier parks of Masai Mara and the Serengeti are a big draw to many travellers. Witness the migration with a combination stay of vibrant Cape Town and the mighty Victoria Falls. For more details see pages 28 to 31 and pages 60 to 63. The mighty Victoria Falls You may hear the falls for miles around, but seeing them – however you chose to do so – is an unforgettable experience. The Smoke that Thunders, as the falls are known locally, are one of the world’s greatest natural attractions and a playground for adventurers. With convenient flight connections from major cities in South Africa a very easy option to add-on. For further details please see pages 134 to 136. Hamar tribeswoman Leopard in the Masai Mara Helicopter over Victoria Falls