Saadani National Park

Saadani National Park

Saadani National Park
Area

1,100 km²

Saadani National Park
Visitors

15,415

Saadani National Park
Weather

rainy

Saadani National Park
Establish

1968

Saadani National Park
Review

143

Saadani National Park
Rating

3.8

Overview

Saadani National Park is a splendid place to cherish both bush and beach. It’s the only national park of East Africa touching the borders of Indian Ocean. Covered with 1,062 sq km (415 sq miles, it is one of the places where you can take the sunbathe as well as enjoy the wildlife. A variable mix of both marine and mainland flora and fauna can be enjoyed here. The park is a unique combination of vegetation together with the winding Wami River, mangrove forests, dense palm trees and coral reefs of Indian Ocean. The surroundings inside the park are mainly grassland mixed together with acacia thickets. Part of the extensive Zaraninge coastal forest is also located within the park boundaries, which is a bio-diversity hotspot in Tanzania.

Saadani National Park holds a blooming population of wildebeests, hartebeests, lion, elephant, leopards, waterbucks, buffaloes, giraffes and reedbucks. The Wami River boat safari takes you to witness hippos and huge crocodiles. Among birdlife giant kingfishers can also be seen. Other common birds include the woolly necked stork, common sandpipers, lilac-breasted rollers, palm nut vultures, fish eagles and ground hornbills.

Saadani National Park
Saadani National Park
Saadani National Park

Best Time to Visit

January and February offer the best time for bird watching in Saadani National Park. From June to August, there is plenty of water on the plains so the wild seldom comes out. October to May birding is at its finest with the

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How To Go

Your point of entry to the land is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha town or Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam. To access Saadani National Park you need to take a charter flight from Zanzibar

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Saadani National Park

Uniqueness

  • A variable mix of both marine and mainland flora and fauna
  • Boat trips on the mangrove-lined Wami River come with a high chance of seeing hippo, crocodile and a selection of marine and riverine birds
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Park Fees

This park has one of the higher conservation fees due to its size and popularity. There are also fees such as camping, porters and guides, and motor vehicle entry fees. The fees are subject to

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Activities

Saadani National Park
Game drives

Muster you courage and bike down the infamous "Death Road", which passes through 3 different climate zones and gives awe inspiring views of the Andes.

Saadani National Park
Guided walks

Muster you courage and bike down the infamous "Death Road", which passes through 3 different climate zones and gives awe inspiring views of the Andes.

Saadani National Park
Boat trips

Muster you courage and bike down the infamous "Death Road", which passes through 3 different climate zones and gives awe inspiring views of the Andes.

Saadani National Park
Swimming

Muster you courage and bike down the infamous "Death Road", which passes through 3 different climate zones and gives awe inspiring views of the Andes.

Saadani National Park
Fishing

Muster you courage and bike down the infamous "Death Road", which passes through 3 different climate zones and gives awe inspiring views of the Andes.

Tanzania Travel Guide

About Tanzania
About Tanzania

The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north

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Best Time For Visiting Tanzania
Best Time For Visiting Tanzania

Tanzania is a huge country with much regional variation in geography and climate. There are mainly two

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Tanzania Travel Tips
Tanzania Travel Tips

Tanzania's unit of currency is the Tanzanian Shilling but credit cards are also accepted everywhere.

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Getting There
Getting There

Your entry point to the land is Dar-es-Salaam International Airport and Kilimanjaro International Airport

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Weather & Climate
Weather & Climate

The Average summer temperature in Tanzania is 18°C to 29°C and the Average winter temperatures

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People & Culture
People & Culture

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Tanzania Foods
Tanzania Foods

Tanzanian cuisine reflects both the country’s history and geography. Ingredients such as curry reflect

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