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Somak Safaris — DMC Kenya

Kenya's original safari DMC for incentives, meetings and events

Somak Safaris designs and delivers safari incentives, conferences, group programs and events across Nairobi, the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu and the Kenyan coast. Established nearly sixty years ago in Kenya. Our own lodges, camps and safari vehicles. One team, on the ground, from arrival to departure.

DMC Kenya — Somak Safaris for incentives, meetings, events and safari groups

Africa's original safari destination, delivered by the country's most established DMC.


Est. 1968: Kenya's longest running and most experienced DMC

Groups from 10 to 500+ delegates handled in-house

Sister DMCs in Tanzania and Zanzibar for seamless East Africa combinations


Full-service destination management across Kenya — what we deliver

From the first brief to the final farewell drink at the airport lounge — every element handled by one Nairobi-based team with fifty years of local depth.
Incentive travel in Kenya — safari reward programs by Somak Safaris DMC Kenya

Incentive travel

Reward programs built around a Kenyan safari: Great Migration flying camps in the Mara, sundowners on the Rift Valley escarpment, private beach nights on the Indian Ocean.

Conferences and meetings in Nairobi Kenya — venue sourcing and full event management by Somak Safaris DMC

Conferences and meetings

Venue sourcing across Nairobi and Mombasa, delegate management, AV and full on-site coordination. From board meetings for twelve to conferences for five hundred.

Gala dinners and events in Kenya — Karen Blixen launches and Fort Jesus galas by DMC Kenya

Gala dinners and events

Product launches at the Karen Blixen estate, bush dinners in the Mara under a full sky of stars, Swahili gala evenings inside Fort Jesus on the Mombasa coast.

Experiences and team building in Kenya — balloon safaris and Maasai challenges by DMC Kenya

Experiences and team building

Balloon safaris at first light, Maasai warrior challenges, dhow sailing races off Lamu, conservation days with rangers. All group activities that put a Kenyan story at the center.

Ground handling and logistics in Kenya — safari fleet and airport arrivals by Somak Safaris DMC

Ground handling and logistics

VIP arrivals at Jomo Kenyatta International, our own 4x4 safari fleet, internal bush flights, permits and 24 hour on-site coordination for the length of the program.

Creative services and themed events in Kenya — Swahili and Maasai cultural touches by DMC Kenya

Creative services

Themed evenings, décor, entertainment, branded gifting and Maasai performances. Cultural touches built in-house. Every guest moment planned as carefully as the safari itself.


Nearly 60 years of Kenyan safari programs — Somak Safaris DMC Kenya led by Bushra Sultan

Nearly 60 years of Kenyan programs: at your service

Somak Safaris · Original Kenya DMC · Locally rooted expertise

Somak Safaris has been organizing travel in Kenya since 1968. Over more than fifty years we have built the relationships, the routes, the guiding team and the owned infrastructure: Lodges, camps and safari vehicles run through our sister company, Ashnil Hotels and Lodges, that turn a good Kenya program into one your delegates talk about years later.

Preferred access to the Mara conservancies. Trusted partnerships with Kenya's finest coast resorts and Nairobi hotels. Our own fleet of safari vehicles, driven by guides who have worked with the company for decades. More than fifty years of on-the-ground knowledge, applied to your brief.

Led by Bushra Sultan, we bring a hands-on standard of service and a deep pride in showing agents the real Kenya.

Incentive travel

Conferences and meetings

Gala dinners and events

Creative events

Team building and experiences

Ground handling and safari fleet

DMC services across Kenya — from Nairobi to the Mara to the coast

Kenya on one program — the game parks, the Great Rift Valley, the highlands and the Swahili coast, all reachable from a single hub in Nairobi.

Nairobi destination management — capital and MICE hub for incentive travel and corporate events by DMC Kenya

Nairobi

Capital and MICE hub
The base for most Kenya programs, international air links, conference-ready hotels, the Karen and Langata gala venues, and the only national park in the world inside a capital city.

Masai Mara corporate events and incentive travel — Great Migration safaris by Somak Safaris DMC

Masai Mara

Safari heartland
Big Five country, the annual wildebeest migration between July and October, private conservancies for exclusive-use camps and hot air balloon flights at sunrise over the plains.

Mombasa and the Kenyan coast — Swahili culture and beach programs by DMC Kenya

Mombasa and the coast

Swahili culture and beach programs
Old Town, Fort Jesus, dhow sailing and long white beaches at Diani and Watamu, the coast turns a safari incentive into a full Kenya experience.

Amboseli and Samburu — elephant herds and northern Kenya safaris by Somak Safaris DMC

Amboseli, Samburu and beyond

Iconic wildlife, off the beaten route
Elephant herds under Kilimanjaro at Amboseli, reticulated giraffe and Grévy's zebra in Samburu, flamingo lakes at Nakuru. All extensions that give a Kenya program range and depth.

What event planners and incentive managers say about Somak Safaris

Somak Safaris is trusted by international agencies and corporate clients running incentive, meeting and safari programs in Kenya. Here is what they say.

Client feedback for Somak Safaris DMC Kenya — trusted by corporate and incentive clients worldwide

Client feedback

high profile delegation in Nairobi.

Duncan was an absolute mine of information and a pleasure to work with.

Your incredible service on 26 January even saved one of my team from a lifetime of misery when Duncan drove us around Nairobi shopping for rubies to give his wife on their 40th anniversary,  he would have been in big trouble if he had arrived home without a gift!

Please thank Duncan once again for me."

Est. 1968 — over 55 years in Kenya

Nairobi and Mombasa office coverage

East Africa combinations via DMC Tanzania and DMC Zanzibar

Body and Soul International member

Questions about working with a DMC in Kenya

The questions MICE agents most often bring to us when they are planning an incentive, meeting or event in Kenya.

What does a destination management company in Kenya actually do?

A destination management company in Kenya manages every part of a trip on the ground: vehicles, guides, permits, accommodation and full logistics, so a client or their travel agent does not have to coordinate each of those pieces separately from overseas.

Does Somak Safaris handle corporate meetings and conferences, or mainly safaris?

Both. Alongside incentive travel and safaris, our Nairobi team regularly manages meetings and conferences, sourcing venues, arranging technical support and coordinating delegate logistics for corporate groups, often combined with a short safari extension.

What size groups can Somak Safaris manage?

We plan for everything from a family of four on a private safari to conference groups of several hundred delegates, adjusting vehicles, guides and accommodation to the size and pace of each group rather than applying one fixed format.

Is Somak Safaris a good fit for leisure groups and family travel, not just corporate work?

Yes. A significant share of our work is leisure and family safaris, weddings and private celebrations, planned with the same local team and accommodation network used for our corporate and incentive clients.

What does a Kenya DMC typically cost, and how is pricing structured?

Costs depend on group size, season, accommodation level and the specific experiences included, such as a balloon safari or a private dinner. Because we own our own camps and vehicles through our sister company Ashnil Hotels and Lodges, we can often hold more competitive pricing than operators working entirely through third parties. Every proposal includes a full cost breakdown before anything is confirmed.

How far in advance should I plan an incentive trip or event in Kenya?

For larger groups traveling during the migration season, six to nine months in advance gives us the best access to camps and permits. Smaller programs or events outside peak season can often be planned with a few months notice.

What makes Somak Safaris different from other Kenya DMCs?

We own our own camps, lodges and safari vehicles through our sister company Ashnil Hotels and Lodges, rather than working through third party operators. That keeps quality consistent, lets us hold better rates, and means we can respond quickly if plans change during a trip.

Does Somak Safaris work with international event agencies, or only direct corporate clients?

Both. We work directly with corporate clients and also as the ground partner for international event agencies and incentive houses who need a trusted local team in Kenya, connecting through the Body and Soul International network where a client's program spans multiple countries.

What visa, health or safety information should a group know before traveling to Kenya?

Requirements vary by nationality and can change, so we advise every client directly on current visa and health guidance as part of planning, rather than publishing generic advice that may go out of date.

Can you combine a Kenya safari with Tanzania or Zanzibar?

Yes. Many clients extend a Kenya program north into Tanzania for a combined safari circuit, or east to Zanzibar for a final stretch on the beach. Our team coordinates directly with local partners in both destinations.

What are the most requested experiences for incentive groups in Kenya?

A hot air balloon flight over the Maasai Mara at sunrise, timed to the migration where possible, is our most requested single activity, usually paired with a champagne breakfast at the landing site. A private dinner aboard a traditional dhow off the coast is the most requested closing night activity for coastal programs.

Where do Somak Safaris clients actually stay?

Many stay at camps and lodges we own directly through Ashnil Hotels and Lodges, including properties in the Maasai Mara, Samburu and Tsavo East, alongside a wider network of partner hotels in Nairobi and on the coast for parts of a trip our own properties do not cover.

Bushra Sultan — Managing Director of Somak Safaris DMC Kenya, destination management specialist for incentive travel and corporate events

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Bushra

Bushra Sultan
Managing Director · Somak Safaris DMC Kenya

I read every new inquiry personally and come back within 24 hours with initial ideas, a suggested program outline and a price framework.

Tell us about your Kenya incentive, meeting or event

Send your brief directly to Bushra Sultan, Managing Director. Share the outline of what you are planning and Bushra will come back within 24 hours with program ideas, camp and hotel suggestions and an initial budget framework.

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