Saadani National Park

Saadani National Park offers visitors the unique chance to combine an African game safari with the pristine white sand beaches of the Swahili Coast. Saadani encompasses 1,100 square kilometres (430 square miles) of land just north of Bagamoya. Typical East African bushland, sliced by the Swami River, meet the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean all within the park.

Grazers such as buffalo, warthog, a variety of antelope, hartebeest, eland and greater kudu can be spotted in the park. Herds of up to 30 elephants wander with them, occasionally venturing onto the beach for stroll. Primates are abundant, particularly vervet monkeys and yellow baboons. Spotted hyena, jackal, leopard, and several lion prides make the park their home.

The Swami River is lined with mangroves, making a boat trip down it both surreally beautiful and a great chance to spot hippos, crocodiles, flamingos and an array of other sea and freshwater birds.

Another special feature of Saadani lies under the white sand of its beaches - seasonally, thousands of tiny turtle eggs. In part due to its status as a National Park, Saadani forms one of the last significant green turtle breeding sites in Tanzania.

Getting There

Charter flights to Bagamoyo are available from Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam. A public shuttle from Dar es Salaam goes three times per week (four each each way), but road access can be shaky. The park can be reached by road from Dar es Salaam, Tanga and Pangani, but during heavy rains the roads may be washed out.

Staying There

In the park, several camping sites are available in bush, beach or riverside locations. Safari lodges, resthouses, bandas and tented camps are also available in and around the park.

What To Do

Saadani's combination of bush and beach makes it an activity-filled destination. Take game drives and guided walks on land, and the next day take to the water with boat trips and swimming. Nearby Saadani fishing village is worth a visit.

When to go

Saadani is accessible by road throughout the year. The best time to go is June to February, but during the heavy rains (April-May) the roads may be impassable.

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All Tanzania National Parks & Game Reserves

Arusha National Park
Gombe Streams National Park
Katavi National Park
Kitulo National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Mahale Mountains National Park
Mikumi National Park
Mkomazi National Park
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ruaha National Park
Rubondo Island National Park
Saadani National Park
Selous Game Reserve
Serengeti National Park
Singita Grumeti Reserves
Tarangire National Park
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
Lesser Known Game Reserves

Contacts

Director General
Tanzania National Parks
P.O. Box 3134
Arusha-Tanzania
Tel: +255272503471 / +255272504082
Fax: +255272508216
Email: info@tanzaniaparks.com / dg@tanzaniaparks.com
Website: www.tanzaniaparks.com

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