{"id":12589,"date":"2026-10-14T12:20:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/?p=12589"},"modified":"2026-10-14T12:20:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:20:35","slug":"9-day-luxury-safari-journey-in-tanzania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/9-day-luxury-safari-journey-in-tanzania.html","title":{"rendered":"9-Day Treasures of Tanzania Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><br><br>Discover <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/country\/tanzania\/lodges\/\">Tanzania<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s iconic wildlife and breathtaking landscapes on a luxury 9-day safari.<br><br>From the tree-climbing lions of <strong>Lake Manyara<\/strong> to the magnificent <strong>Ngorongoro Crater<\/strong> and the endless plains of the <strong>Serengeti<\/strong>, this journey combines extraordinary wildlife encounters, elegant safari lodges and the opportunity to witness the spectacular Great Migration.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>8 nights \/ 9 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From US$10,900 per person sharing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Safari highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Discover the wildlife and birdlife of Lake Manyara National Park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater, home to an abundance of wildlife.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Witness the Great Migration across the legendary Serengeti plains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy expertly guided game drives and spectacular African sunsets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover local culture, coffee plantations and authentic Maasai traditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in exceptional luxury lodges and intimate tented safari camps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/arusha-coffee-lodge-dining-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"917\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/arusha-coffee-lodge-dining-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/arusha-coffee-lodge-dining-1.jpg 917w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/arusha-coffee-lodge-dining-1-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/arusha-coffee-lodge-dining-1-768x495.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 917px) 100vw, 917px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Your safari itinerary<\/strong><br><br><strong>Day 1 \u2013 Arusha<\/strong><br><br>Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge. Discover a local social enterprise and enjoy a guided coffee tour.<br><br><strong>Days 2\u20133 \u2013 Lake Manyara National Park<\/strong><br><br>Stay at &amp;Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, surrounded by ancient mahogany trees. Enjoy game drives, look for elephants and tree-climbing lions, and unwind with optional wellness treatments or scenic cycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-Lake-Manyara-Tree-Lodge-Experience-game-drive-with-the-lake-behind-the-vehicle-2014-5-High-Resolution-Width5000px-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-Lake-Manyara-Tree-Lodge-Experience-game-drive-with-the-lake-behind-the-vehicle-2014-5-High-Resolution-Width5000px-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-Lake-Manyara-Tree-Lodge-Experience-game-drive-with-the-lake-behind-the-vehicle-2014-5-High-Resolution-Width5000px-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-Lake-Manyara-Tree-Lodge-Experience-game-drive-with-the-lake-behind-the-vehicle-2014-5-High-Resolution-Width5000px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-Lake-Manyara-Tree-Lodge-Experience-game-drive-with-the-lake-behind-the-vehicle-2014-5-High-Resolution-Width5000px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-Lake-Manyara-Tree-Lodge-Experience-game-drive-with-the-lake-behind-the-vehicle-2014-5-High-Resolution-Width5000px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-Lake-Manyara-Tree-Lodge-Experience-game-drive-with-the-lake-behind-the-vehicle-2014-5-High-Resolution-Width5000px-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-Lake-Manyara-Tree-Lodge-Experience-a-sleepout-under-the-stars-7-High-Resolution-Width5000px-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-Lake-Manyara-Tree-Lodge-Experience-a-sleepout-under-the-stars-7-High-Resolution-Width5000px-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-Lake-Manyara-Tree-Lodge-Experience-a-sleepout-under-the-stars-7-High-Resolution-Width5000px-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-Lake-Manyara-Tree-Lodge-Experience-a-sleepout-under-the-stars-7-High-Resolution-Width5000px-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-Lake-Manyara-Tree-Lodge-Experience-a-sleepout-under-the-stars-7-High-Resolution-Width5000px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-Lake-Manyara-Tree-Lodge-Experience-a-sleepout-under-the-stars-7-High-Resolution-Width5000px-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-Lake-Manyara-Tree-Lodge-Experience-a-sleepout-under-the-stars-7-High-Resolution-Width5000px-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><strong>Days 4\u20135 \u2013 Ngorongoro Crater<\/strong><br><br>Explore one of Africa\u2019s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. Enjoy a full-day game drive in the crater, with opportunities to spot lions, elephants, black rhinos and flamingos.<br><br><strong>Days 6\u20138 \u2013 Serengeti National Park<\/strong><br><br>Discover the vast Serengeti on guided morning and afternoon game drives. Depending on the season, witness the Great Migration and enjoy the exceptional wildlife of this iconic wilderness. Optional activities include hot-air balloon safaris, night drives and cultural visits.<br><br><strong>Day 9 \u2013 Departure<\/strong><br><br>Enjoy a final morning in the African bush before your scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport.<br><br><strong>Luxury lodges<\/strong><br><br>Your journey features a selection of exceptional properties, including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/lodges\/arusha-coffee-lodge\/\">Arusha Coffee Lodge<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/lodges\/andbeyond-lake-manyara-tree-lodge\/\">&amp;Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge<\/a><\/strong>, a luxury camp in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and your choice of Serengeti retreat.<br><br><strong>What&#8217;s included<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Luxury accommodation and meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airport meet-and-greet service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Road transfers and scheduled domestic flights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National park, crater and conservation fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency medical evacuation insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Begin your African journey<\/strong><br><br>Discover Tanzania\u2019s extraordinary wildlife, spectacular scenery and unforgettable safari moments on a tailor-made journey through three of East Africa\u2019s most celebrated wilderness destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Thank you for choosing us as your accommodation provider.\nSouth African Tourism Company\n\nDirect: +27 (0)41 368 1239\nTel:    +27 (0)21 794 9050\nMobile: +27 (0)827 823 142\nEmail:  res@south-african-hotels.com\nEmail:  res@south-african-lodges.com\n\nWebsite: http:\/\/www.south-african-hotels.com\nWebsite: http:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SouthAfricanHotels<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/9-day-luxury-safari-journey-in-tanzania.html\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"Tanzania\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania.jpg 965w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tanzania-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/a><p>Discover Tanzania\u2019s iconic wildlife and breathtaking landscapes on a luxury 9-day safari. From the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater and the endless plains of the Serengeti, this journey combines extraordinary wildlife encounters, elegant safari lodges and the opportunity to witness the spectacular Great Migration. 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