Saadani National Park in Tanzania
Saadani national park is the only national park where a variety of animals can be seen walking by the Indian Ocean beach towards a nearby water hole for a drink.
Saadani national park is the only national park where a variety of animals can be seen walking by the Indian Ocean beach towards a nearby water hole for a drink. This unique sanctuary hosts a variety of game; elephants, lions, antelopes, giraffes, leopard and many more. Visitors can enjoy boat trips along Wami River, excellent way for bird watching, viewing hippos and crocodiles basking along the river shores. Guided Walking safaris also available.
Day 1: Departure to Saadani, dinner & (night guided tour of the game/ wildlife) overnight at selected camp within the park.
Day 2: Breakfast, early morning game viewing (best time to spot animals hunting/ grazing). Lunch at selected camp. Visit of the local Saadani village, learn the history since colonial times, local culture etc. Enjoy the beach, Dinner & overnight at selected camp.
Day 3: Breakfast & early morning boat trip on Wami River for bird watching & view wildlife supported by the river (crocodile, hippos). Enjoy the beach or drive back to Dar es Salaam.
Included
- 3 days Self Drive rental, Category Intermediate (e.g. 4WD enabled Nissan XTRAIL, RAV4 etc)
- Pick-up (and return) car at Mwai Kibaki Road – Mikocheni A or Dar es Salaam Airport (JNIA)
- 1,000:- KM free of charge, with excess KM for only USD 0,50 per KM
- Comprehensive Insurance
- 24 hours 7 days roadside assistance
Not Included
- Park Entry fee: USD 20:- per person (passport required) & USD 20 for car entry fee.
- Tour guide fee (available at TANAPA office within Saadani National Park): USD 5:-
- Boat Safari on Wami River USD 30:- per person
- Car rental fuel
- Lodging/ Accommodation/ hotel costs (advance booking highly advised)
- Personal travel insurance
Activities
- Game viewing (Wild animals)
- Cultural tourism (Saadani Village)
- Guided Walking Safaris
- Boat trips on Wami River
- The beach
Accomodation
Price range: $30 – $180
- TANAPA Bandas (within NP)
- Sanctuary Saadani Lodge (Within NP)
- Tent with a view (within NP)
Getting There
Take (A14) from Dar es Salaam via Bagamoyo; estimated Drive Time is 3 Hours on a 130 Kilometres tarmac road & 60 Kilometres of well maintained dirt road to Saadani NP