Safari Overview
Saadani is a one of a kind paradise where beach life meets wilderness. This gives you not only the opportunity to plunge into the Indian Ocean straight after your safari, but also to be submerged in a unique display of both marine and mainland flora and fauna in a naturally fascinating setting. Enjoy game drives, boat trip to Wami river, bird watching, sun bathing on the Saadani beach
Tanzania's Only Coastal National Park
Saadani is the only wildlife reserve in East Africa that borders the ocean. This unique position means you can watch elephants graze at the forest edge in the morning, swim in the Indian Ocean at midday, and watch hippos emerge at dusk on the Wami River in the evening - all in the same day.
Daily Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam at 06:30 am and drive for 3 hours to Saadani National Park via Bagamoyo road. After arrival you will go directly to the park, great welcome by the herd of impala, elephants, Masai giraffes, lions, wildebeests, buffaloes and many more. Later have your lunch inside the park (at picnic site). After lunch you will go to the lodge Check-in, have some quality time on beach and then Boat trip to Wami River where you will be spotting crocodiles and hippos as well as a wide range of birds and enjoying the spectacular sunset over this enormous river. Dinner and overnight at Saadani Bandas
After breakfast from the lodge with packed lunches enjoys half day game drive inside the park and spot many animals. Expect to see large number of animals like lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, hyena, birds etc. After lunch you will proceed with game drive and later start departing to Dar es Salaam in which you will arrive in late evening (Departing time will depend on your schedule)
What Makes Saadani Unique
Africa's Only Beach Safari Destination
Saadani National Park is the only place on the African continent where you can combine a classic big-five game drive with swimming in the Indian Ocean and a river boat trip on the same day. This extraordinary combination of marine and mainland flora and fauna in a single park makes Saadani genuinely unlike any other safari destination on earth.
| Experience | What You'll See | Best Time | Unique To Saadani |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Drive | Elephant, lion, Masai giraffe, wildebeest, buffalo, impala, zebra, hyena, crocodile | Morning and late afternoon | Coastal grassland setting; ocean views; uncrowded - very few tourists |
| Wami River Boat Trip | Hippos, Nile crocodiles, water birds, kingfishers, storks, herons, egrets | Late afternoon sunset cruise | One of Tanzania's finest coastal river boat safaris; spectacular sunsets |
| Saadani Beach | Green turtle nesting sites, coastal birds, Indian Ocean views | Year-round swimming | Only park in Africa where you can swim in the ocean after a game drive |
| Bird Watching | 500+ species; fish eagle, pelican, flamingo, stork, kingfisher, roller | Year-round; excellent Nov - Apr | Unique mix of coastal, riverine, and savannah species in one compact area |
Wildlife commonly encountered in Saadani National Park:
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Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.
| Package | From Price |
|---|---|
| Price for 2 People | From $490.00 per person |
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Best Time to Visit
Saadani National Park offers excellent game viewing year-round. The dry season (June - October) concentrates wildlife around water sources and produces the clearest game drive conditions. The Wami River boat trip operates year-round. The green season (November - May) brings lush scenery and excellent birding as migratory species arrive. Sea turtle nesting occurs primarily between June and September.