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The quality and service of Somerby is absolutely unmatched. I ask the question after every trip - "what could have been done differently to make this an even better trip?" but I am simply not able to come up with anything. Let Somerby manage and guide your trip to Africa, and you will make memories of a lifetime.
I still get emotional thinking about South Africa and the Somerby family. All the great meals, the accommodation, conversations and friendships made. The success in hunting is a bonus. Their slogan is "Come as a client, leave as a friend." Mine is " Come as a friend, leave as family."
The Somerby team is like family. The entire team does a great job from the initial booking, through all the pre-hunt preparation, to the great PH and hunting experiences and then even handling the shipment of the trophies back to the USA. Great job, it is always a pleasure hunting with Somerby Safaris!
Our experience with Somerby was awesome. Our PH is a top notch PH and put me on the Buffalo of my dreams. When my family arrived, Charles and Lindie made them feel like part of the family. Their attention to our enjoyment was exemplary. We left talking about when we could make our next trip! We highly recommend the Somerby team.
Somerby Safaris is, without a doubt, recognized as a highly professional safari organization. I have so many wonderful memories that will last a lifetime and they rank right up at the top of my life experiences. I’ll definitely choose Somerby for my future hunts in Africa.
I have hunted on two hunts with Somerby and in two different countries. I have hunted in Africa 6 times, and I can say they are the best. I will never hunt with anyone else in Africa. I can say it doesn't matter what country or area you want to hunt they can accommodate. I highly recommend them. I would recommend Somerby for any hunting, plains game as well as dangerous. The whole team from PH to camp personal are excellent. I was on an extended period hunt, hunting day and night and never had any issues. I have hunted in Africa for 10 years and they are the best I have had. I will definitely return as well as pass on to my hunting friends. Top notch.
I have known Drom and Sune for almost 20 years. I have watched them build what I would call the number one safari company in South Africa. Whether you are there for a hard-core hunting experience or if you are there to hunt and sight see they can take care of all your needs. You will not be disappointed.
From the admin team to my PH to the lodge staff to everyone else I interacted with, they all lived/exemplified what I'd call the "Somerby difference"--an absolute commitment to caring for the client and providing the best experience possible. They completely "walked their talk," as the incredible level of service I began experiencing after my first inquiry email was clearly not just lip service; it was literally the Somerby lifestyle and business model. I won't even consider going to Africa on safari with anyone else in the future; THANK YOU, Somerby, for the most incredible African adventure I could have ever imagined.
I would recommend Somerby Safaris to anyone who wants a hunt they will never forget
Somerby guides and office staff went way beyond what was promised. I cannot imagine using any other Safari service for my future hunts. They promised big and delivered big in a friendly lasting manner! Somerby holds themselves to high standards. My once in a lifetime hunt changed into a I’ll be back soon
You can't go wrong on a Somerby Safaris experience. At Somerby Safaris they say, "You come as a client, and you leave as a Friend" and after three trips I have always found that to be true.
Consider your safari a “private” safari as you will not be hunting with other hunters. My safari exceeded all my expectations, and I will be booking another safari with my son. I have had the pleasure of hunting much of my adult life and experienced many outfitters, some good, some not so good. Somerby Safaris is the “gold standard” by which I will measure my outfitters going forward. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to hunt with Somerby Safaris as it was a trip of a lifetime. Thank you!
Hunting with Somerby Safaris was an excellent experience! They really exceeded my expectations! There may be some other good companies out there, but I can’t imagine any of them being better than the Somerby Safari Family!!
I just completed my second South African hunt and the first with Somerby. From start to finish, I cannot recommend them highly enough. They have an incredible attention to detail and provide top notch PH's that are determined to make your hunt a success. My next hunt in Africa will be with Somerby--they are simply outstanding.
This was my first time to SA to hunt! Because of Somerby Safaris, it will not be my last. EVERY aspect of my hunt exceeded all of my expectations. I cannot say enough about how GREAT my hunting experience was with Somerby!
I have been on 50 guided hunts around the world, and Somerby Safaris is one of the very best firms I have ever worked with. They will do all they reasonably can to make the hunt a complete success. They pay attention to all details of the hunt to make certain that the client will have no concerns before, during or after the hunt. Before the hunt, they spend all the time necessary to make certain that all pre-hunt details are complete. They meet the clients at the airport and the PH stays with the client until the hunt is over and the client is boarding the airplane to return home. This alone is enough to highly recommend the firm. Once the hunt begins, the concessions they use are excellent and the hunter will have every opportunity to take the animals he/she wants to hunt. The quality of the game is outstanding, and the experience is first rate. I recommend Somerby Safaris completely without any reservations.
I have researched more African safari outfitters than you could ever imagine. A place I’ve wanted to go since the age of 10. I came across Somerby Safaris on another internet search yet again and found my place. On a scale of 1 - 10, they are a 12. I will be a forever a repeat client with lots more to accomplish with this amazing group of people! Keep up the excellent work. There is not a single thing I could have complained about.
I can't say enough good things about our time with Somerby. They think of all of the little details so that you can just focus on enjoying this experience of a lifetime. The lodging, food and properties are amazing. The staff at each are friendly, eager and excellent at their jobs. My wife enjoyed daily excursions while I pursued plains game. We would meet together each night eager to talk about our different experiences. We both agree this is something we need to do again!
We did a great deal of research and spoke with many different outfitters prior to deciding to book our trip with Somerby Safaris. Now that our trip has concluded I can truly not imagine that our trip could have been any better. My brother-in-law and I had the privilege of harvesting multiple gold medal trophies and our wives who were along for the trip were treated to a wonderful guide of their own and were able to experience several once in a lifetime experience. I think a true sign of the quality of the experience provided by Somerby is that prior to returning home we were already planning our next hunt and looking forward to sharing many more great memories with not only the company but truly the new lifetime friends that we have made.
My wife and I have gone on multiple guided hunts in the States but had no experience with hunting in Africa. From the moment we met Somerby Safaris in the airport, our time spent with them was everything you would hope for when planning such a trip. The overall experience was exceptional. The food, accommodation, hunting vehicles, PHs, and the hospitality were all over the top - we could not have asked for anything better.
This was a chance of a lifetime event. We were served as we never were before. From the time we got off the plane our needs, safety and desires were the number one concern of every staff member. We will forever believe this to be one of the most memorable times in life.
A safari with Somerby's is an experience of a lifetime. The memories made, with good friends, will endure forever. In the end, their genuine ability to make our safari special--filled with fun, laughter, great food, and outstanding hunting--makes the Somerby team special.
Somerby Safaris was amazing. Somerby Safaris helped make our African Hunting Adventure a reality and we can't think of anyone we would have rather used. If we are able to return in the future Somerby will be our only choice to make that happen. Simply Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. Thank you for making our dream come true!
My experience with Somerby Safaris was top notch. Everyone was friendly and went out of their way to make not only my hunt but a super experience for my wife to enjoy all that Africa has to offer and see.
Somerby staff was very helpful from the time we booked until we we’re back home. They were concerned about our wellbeing and that we were enjoying ourselves. My wife Martha was guided for 8 days. The women had as much fun as the hunters had. Hands down the best vacation we’ve ever been on.
Somerby is a very top-notch place they say it's a trip of a lifetime and it is every 2 years lol.
If you are thinking about a hunting adventure to Africa look no further than Somerby. The Somerby team coordinated our entire adventure creating a once in a lifetime experience.
This was our first trip to South Africa and couldn't have been any better. Somerby Safaris took care of us beyond our wildest dreams. The hunting was superb, and the side trips were fun. We can't wait to return to South Africa and Somerby Safaris.
Somerby safaris is one of our best hunting experiences. We look forward to using them again in the near future. Can’t wait to go back.
Having been on safari twice now with Somerby I can say every day just gets better and better.
Best Safaris hunts in Africa. Your success and happiness during and after each hunt is a priority. Thanks for the everlasting friendship we built. We came as clients. And left as family.
My wife and I had a wonderful time in South Africa and are already thinking about another trip with Somerby Safaris. Ten out ten would highly recommend.
I have used Somerby Safaris as an outfitter since 2014 and have used them exclusively for 4 African adventures. Each hunt was different, and Somerby listened to our wants and desires, and not only provided the hunt style we wanted, but also the lodging/camp atmosphere that we wanted. Choosing the correct outfitter can be a daunting and challenging task, but we know that we can count on Somerby to deliver the experiences we want and create the memories we'll cherish.
Somerby Safaris met and exceeded our expectations for our trip of a lifetime. With that being said, we also found out that this wasn’t just a trip of a lifetime – this is a trip that we now plan to take again and again. We will definitely see you again soon, Somerby Safaris!
We would highly recommend Somerby for your African adventure and we have already started dreaming about our next one with them!
I will not only come back to South Africa to hunt, but it will most assuredly be only with Somerby.
All my trips with Somerby have been fantastic. I have been in small groups of bow and rifle hunters to large groups including 7 couples celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary and everyone has had a fantastic adventure. Weather hunting or taking pictures or experiencing side trips staff takes care of everything in a professional manner.
My family of 4 came for 3 weeks to hunt and see the South African sights. Somerby provided a great guide to entertain my wife with many ideas while my son, daughter and myself had an amazing hunting experience. After hunting we toured Cape Town, Kruger and Victoria Falls with great tour guides, food, and lodging booked by Somerby. We had the trip of a lifetime and hope to be back again someday.
This was our second safari with Somerby and we were again very pleased with our experience. Every detail of our trip was very well planned out and the quality of the animals taken were exceptional. The Somerby staff went the extra mile to ensure that our trip was a memorable one.
After thirty years of dreaming and a year of planning, Somerby delivered on a hunt of a lifetime for my son and I. They took us to the Northwest province and to the Limpopo to present us with a wide variety of terrain and plains game, from wide open savannah to dense thorn brush, with practically every type of plains game imaginable. Accommodations ranged from rustic tented camps to luxurious lodges with incredible chefs and fine South African wines. They gave us an experience never to be forgotten and we can't wait to come back again.
Our PH met us at the airport and from that moment made sure that our trip would be a memorable experience. This trip was about our son fulfilling a lifelong dream and our PH shared many details about South Africa and its wildlife. Our PH was always willing to answer any questions we had. He treated us with absolute kindness. He went out of his way to ensure that we had a successful hunt and that we had great trophies to return home with.
Somerby Safaris exceeded all our expectations on our first safari. My teenagers were asking when do we get to come back for another hunt prior to us leaving South Africa. Top shelf PH, top shelf hunting, wonderful experience.
I would recommend Somerby Safaris to anyone, with first class Accommodations and meals. The views were beautiful from the lodge, and the cabins were clean and comfortable. The laughter and smiles that Charles and Drom showed us at the DSC Show back in 2014 was the reason we booked with them, and the smiles and laughter never stopped the whole time we were on vacation. In life you have great memories that you have and then you have the memories you want to repeat, hunting with Somerby is a memory that I would like to repeat. Thank you, Somerby, for a job well done. Thank you, Somerby, for making this a trip of a lifetime!
My wife and I, along with my son and daughter in law just returned from the most enjoyable trip put on by Somerby Safaris. I was not sure about going to South Africa but there was not one detail that they had not thought of. They met us at the airport and had the rest of the trip planned. My son and I hunted and our wives were escorted by their guide to shopping and sight seeing. The lodges we stayed at were 5 star. The food was wonderful. The people were friendly and kind. If you are going on a safari, go with someone who knows what they are doing: go with Somerby.
I would highly recommend Somerby Safaris as they take care of all your needs and work very hard for you to make sure you have a great experience and the hunt of a lifetime.
We always knew a trip to South Africa would be amazing but our experience with Somerby was beyond any of our expectations. Our entire family went. My daughter Kylie (14) and I hunted, and my wife Alice and daughter Avery also came along. We are already talking about our next trip and can’t wait to return to beautiful South Africa and hunt with Somerby again!
There are multiple choices to select a hunting company to use in South Africa. When you go through the choices and selections, Somerby Safaris is the "all of the above" choice. Friendly, professional, talented, great animals-all of these are there! There is something about Somerby that hook you and you don't want to get away! I brought my sons to experience Africa and Somerby was my obvious choice. It was my 3rd trip with Somerby and they made my son's safari an adventure. They will not forget. Thank you so very much... we will be back!!
We would highly recommend Somerby Safaris for your next safari adventure. Everything is all organized and ready to go. Sit back and enjoy !
Our first trip to South Africa was truly an amazing experience. Somerby took care of all the in country travel, meals and entertainment. We were travelling with three young children and we always felt safe and secure. The hunting was exceptional and we all left with wonderful memories of Somerby and South Africa. The best endorsement I can offer from our trip was that our two young girls cried when we left our guides at the airport as no one wanted to leave.
The people of Somerby make you feel safe, appreciated and like family. I cannot say enough about how well run of a company Somerby is and how great of a safari they put together for us. My family and I enjoyed it more than we could have ever expected and appreciate Somerby Safaris and what they do. We plan on returning and are counting down the days until we step off the plane in South Africa again and see our friends from Somerby. Thanks.
Drom & Sune Beukes
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