Saadani National Park

Saadani National Park

Overview

Where Bush Meets Beach

Where the bush meets the beach. Saadani is Tanzania's only national park bordering the Indian Ocean. Experience a unique combination of wildlife safari and beach relaxation — elephants on the shoreline, hippos in the river, and pristine beaches for relaxation.

Coastal Tanzania Best: Jun–Feb 4.7 (38 reviews)
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Highlights

Why Visit Saadani

Beach & Bush Combo

The only park in Tanzania where you can go on a morning game drive and relax on a pristine Indian Ocean beach in the afternoon.

Beach Elephants

Watch elephants walk along the shoreline — a surreal sight unique to Saadani. These coastal giants are a photographer's dream.

Wami River Boat Safari

Cruise the Wami River for hippos, crocodiles, mangroves, and exceptional birdlife. A boat safari with a coastal twist.

Lions & Hyenas

Saadani's predator population includes lion and spotted hyena, often seen patrolling the beach at dawn and dusk.

Marine Turtles

Saadani's beaches are nesting grounds for green turtles and hawksbill turtles. Witness these ancient mariners laying their eggs.

Beach Relaxation

Unwind on pristine, uncrowded beaches. Swim in the warm Indian Ocean and enjoy fresh seafood under the coastal sun.

Wildlife

Saadani Wildlife

Elephant
Elephant
Lion
Lion
Hippo
Hippo
Giraffe
Giraffe
Buffalo
Buffalo
Zebra
Zebra
Itinerary

Sample Itinerary

A classic 3-day Saadani safari itinerary. All tours are fully customizable.

Day 1
Arrival & Beach Elephants

Arrival, afternoon beach walk + elephant viewing. Watch elephants emerge from the forest onto the beach at sunset — a truly unique experience.

Day 2
Game Drive & River Safari

Game drive + Wami River boat safari. Morning game drive across the coastal plains followed by an afternoon boat safari on the Wami River.

Day 3
Departure

Morning safari, beach time, departure. Final wildlife sightings and a last swim in the Indian Ocean before heading home.

Gallery

Saadani Gallery

Saadani National Park
Saadani National Park
Saadani National Park
Saadani National Park
Saadani National Park
Saadani National Park
Saadani National Park
Accommodation

Where You'll Stay

Saadani Safari Lodge
Saadani Safari Lodge

Beachfront lodge with stunning ocean views. En-suite rooms, pool, restaurant, and direct beach access for wildlife walks.

4.8 (203 reviews)
Saadani River Lodge
Saadani River Lodge

Riverside lodge overlooking the Wami. Tented rooms, riverside dining, and excellent birdwatching from your verandah.

4.6 (156 reviews)
Kumba Kumba Camp
Kumba Kumba Camp

Eco-friendly tented camp with solar power. Authentic bush experience with comfortable amenities and friendly staff.

4.5 (89 reviews)
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