Tanzania: Safari & Hot Air Balloon & Beach

Tanzania delivers on every front: tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara, the full cast of the Big Five roaming the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, where wildebeest, rhino, elephant, and big cats share one extraordinary stage. Finally, Zanzibar offers a slower rhythm for relaxation at the end of the safari. 

At Lake Manyara, lions climb into the acacia canopy while flamingos work the shoreline below, an odd double act found in few other places on the continent. Push on to the central Serengeti, where two game drives a day put you close to the migration's endless movement, and where a hot air balloon lifts you above it all at dawn, the plains stretching out beneath you in a way no vehicle can match.  

Ngorongoro Crater follows, a natural amphitheatre holding elephant, rhino, lion and buffalo within a single caldera, with Olduvai Gorge close by, where the Leakeys' discoveries rewrote the story of human origins.  

Seven nights on Zanzibar offers the perfect relaxing pace to end off on. At Diamonds Bijoux, days move between sea, pool and spa, or out into the island's markets, spice farms and Swahili history, with an all-inclusive plan that takes the thinking out of it entirely. 

Your Experience Includes: 

• 1 night at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge in a Standard Room on Full Board 
• 2 nights at Serengeti Simba Lodge in a Standard Room on Full Board 
• 2 nights in Ngorongoro at Karatu Simba Lodge in a Standard Cottage on Full Board 
• 7 Nights at Diamond Bijoux in a Junior Suite on All-Inclusive 
• Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park to spot the park’s famous tree-climbing lions 
• Spot flamingos on the edge of Lake Manyara 
• Twice daily game drives in the Serengeti in a private 4x4 vehicle 
• See the Big Five, as well as a wide range of plains game in the Serengeti 
• Early morning hot air balloon safari to float above the savannah 
• Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater and see the Big Five, flamingos and other wildlife 
• Visit Olduvai Gorge where fossils found by Louis and Mary Leakey helped establish East Africa as a key region in human evolution 
• Lunch at Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge  
• Water sports including kitesurfing, windsurfing and stand up paddle board 
• A rich selection of cuisines, including teppanyaki, local Swahili dishes and international favourites across multiple restaurants and bars 
• Return international flights with Kenya Airways from Heathrow 
• 23kg baggage allowance per person 
• Internal flight from Arusha - Zanzibar 
• Airport taxes and surcharges. Regional supplements may apply 
• AMREF Flying Doctors emergency medical cover 

Why You’ll Love This Trip! 
This is the trip where the Serengeti spreads out beneath your balloon basket at sunrise, where Lake Manyara's lions look down at you from the branches instead of the grass, where Ngorongoro packs elephant, rhino, lion and buffalo into a single crater floor you can take in almost at a glance. Then for a week you're on a Zanzibar beach with nothing to do but decide when to move from the sand to the sea, and what cocktail to drink around the pool. You enjoy two completely different holidays consecutively, which complement each other perfectly. 

Ready to Book? 
Your unforgettable safari and island adventure to Tanzania and Zanzibar is just a call or email away. You’re in excellent hands with our dedicated travel experts who are always ready to assist with any questions about destinations, accommodation, or experiences, ensuring every detail comes together to make your holiday truly unforgettable. 

Call: 0208 423 3000 
Email: holidays@somak.co.uk 
Quote Reference: 81245 
Travel period: 1 - 31 October 2026 
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T&C: No Tourist tax applies in Tanzania. T&C's Prices are fluid and subject to availability. Price based on two adults sharing, based on departure dates of 1 October 2026.  

Zanzibar charges a mandatory infrastructure tax of $5 per person per night for both adults and children, paid directly to hotels upon check-in or check-out. 

Calculated 01/07/2026 Exchange rates and local taxes may change before you pay in resort. 
Exchange rate used $1.00 = £0.75 
Paid direct to hotel (total) $70 = £52.50 
Additionally, a mandatory $44 per adult travel insurance fee is required, which needs to be paid online before departure.  Prices are correct at time of posting 01/07/2026.