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Saadani National Park

Where the African bush meets the Indian Ocean, offering a pristine coastal landscape, with the stunning backdrop of a wildlife sanctuary.


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Exploring Saadani National Park

Saadani National Park is Tanzania’s only coastal national park, combining wildlife-rich savannah, mangroves, and pristine beaches. Visitors can enjoy game drives, boat safaris, and unique opportunities to spot wildlife with the ocean as a backdrop.

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Bush Meets Beach

Known as the place “where the bush meets the beach”, Saadani is home to elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and nesting sea turtles along untouched Indian Ocean shores.

Saadani National Park Overview

Bush & Beach Safari

Where the African bush meets the Indian Ocean, offering a pristine coastal landscape, with the stunning backdrop of a wildlife sanctuary.

Four Big Five

Lions, elephants, buffalo and leopards

Boat Safaris

Explore the wildlife-rich Wami River

Sea Turtle Nesting

Seasonal nesting for endangered green turtles

Birdwatcher's Paradise

Over 300 resident and migratory bird species

Main Attractions

Baobab Trees

Baobab trees in Tarangire are iconic with their massive, water-storing trunks and upside-down appearance. Known as the "Tree of Life," they provide shelter, food, and water.

Tarangire River

The Tarangire River is the park’s only permanent water source during the dry season. It attracts abundant wildlife, including elephants, zebras, and wildebeests.

Saadani National Park Travel Tips

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Where is Saadani National Park?
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  • Saadani National Park lies on Tanzania's northern coast between Dar es Salaam and Tanga.

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When is the best time to visit Saadani?
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  • Saadani offers rewarding wildlife viewing throughout the year. Seasonal highlights include humpback whale sightings (July to October), green sea turtle nesting (June to August), migratory birds (November to April) and lush green landscapes during the rainy season.

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What wildlife can I see in Saadani?
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  • The park is home to four of the Big Five, as well as giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, black-and-white colobus monkeys, hyenas, warthogs and more than 300 bird species.

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What wildlife can I see in Saadani?
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  • Guests can enjoy game drives, boat safaris on the Wami River, guided walks (where permitted), birdwatching and beach relaxation.


Our Packages

Immerse yourself in the ultimate safari adventure with our expertly curated tour packages. These multi-day tours take you through Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes.

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Tanzanian Full Circle Northern Circuit

The Ultimate Northern Circuit Safari Experience


11 Days / 10 Nights
Tanzania

The Highlights of the Northern Circuit

Discover the highlights of the Northern Circuit during this 4-day fly-in safari adventure!


4 Days / 3 Nights
Tanzania

Cats, Calves and Crater

Embark on a Wildlife Odyssey in Tanzania: Cats, Calves, and Crater


5 Days / 4 Nights
Tanzania

Tanzania Northern Circuit Adventure

Embark on a 10-day safari adventure, exploring iconic national parks and encountering wildlife wonders


10 Days / 9 Nights
Tanzania

Migration Roundtrip November to April

A Migration Safari in South Serengeti offers an incredible opportunity to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration during


9 Days / 8 Nights
Tanzania

Serengeti Safari Adventure

Serengeti Safari Adventure


3 Days / 2 Nights
Tanzania

Serengeti and Ngorongoro Adventures

Explore the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater during your holiday in Zanzibar!


3 Days / 2 Nights
Tanzania

Serengeti Wildlife and Balloon Expedition

A 3-day Serengeti journey!


3 Days / 2 Nights
Tanzania

3 Day Safari Serengeti National Park

Serengeti Expedition: A Skyward Safari Encounter


3 Days / 2 Nights
Tanzania

2 Day Safari Selous

Enjoy two full-day game drives in Africa’s biggest Game Reserve, Selous


2 Days / 1 Nights
Tanzania

3 Day Safari Selous

3 day Selous Safari Escape from Zanzibar


3 Days / 2 Nights
Tanzania

A Luxury Safari to Selous Game Reserve

Enjoy an unforgettable Safari to Selous Game Reserve from Zanzibar


4 Days / 3 Nights
Tanzania

Selous Boat and Bush Adventure

Enjoy an unforgettable Safari to Selous Game Reserve from Zanzibar


2 Days / 1 Nights
Tanzania

Day Trip to Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park Day Safari Adventure


1 Days / 0 Nights
Tanzania & Zanzibar

Zanzibar and the Best of the Northern Circuit

The Beach, and a safari adventure in the Northern Circuit


5 Days / 4 Nights
Tanzania & Zanzibar

Zanzibar and Selous Safari Getaway

Zanzibar and a safari adventure in Selous


3 Days / 2 Nights
Tanzania & Zanzibar

Zanzibar and Selous Adventure

Zanzibar Charm and Selous Safari Expedition


5 Days / 4 Nights
Tanzania & Zanzibar

Zanzibar and Serengeti Adventures

Zanzibar and the wonders of the Serengeti


5 Days / 4 Nights
Tanzania

Day Safari Selous Game Reserve

Unforgettable 1-Day Safari Adventure from Zanzibar to the Tanzanian Bush


1 Days / 0 Nights
Tanzania

4 Days Safari Northern Parks

Explore Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro in 4 Days: Stunning Landscapes & Unforgettable Wildlife Encounters Await!


4 Days / 3 Nights
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Day Safari: Arusha National Park

Explore Arusha National Park: Home to rare colobus monkeys, vibrant birdlife, and scenic landscapes at Mount Meru’s base


1 Days / 0 Nights
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Day Safari: Ngorongoro Crater

Experience Ngorongoro Crater: a breathtaking view, cool mountain breeze, and abundant wildlife, including the Big Five.


1 Days / 0 Nights
Tanzania

Day Safari: Tarangire National Park

Discover Tarangire, known for abundant wildlife, elephant herds, and diverse species in open, easy-to-explore terrain.


1 Days / 0 Nights
Tanzania

Day Safari: Lake Manyara National Park

Explore an alkaline lake teeming with flamingoes, tree-climbing lions, and grazing wildlife.


1 Days / 0 Nights
Tanzania

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater escape from Zanzibar with flights, full-day game drive and overnight stay near Lake Manyara in one of Tanzania’s top safari destinations.


2 Days / 1 Nights
Tanzania

Tarangire and Lake Manyara

Experience Tanzania’s wild side with game drives in Tarangire and Lake Manyara, home to elephants and tree-climbing lion


2 Days / 1 Nights
Zanzibar

Zanzibar Family Escape at Zanzibar Bay Resort

A perfect Zanzibar family holiday with beachfront relaxation, cultural exploration, and activities for all ages.


14 Days / 13 Nights
Tanzania & Zanzibar

Zanzibar and Round Trip Northern Tanzania

Uncover the wonders of Zanzibar and Tanzania


14 Days / 13 Nights
Tanzania

Eastern Great Rift Valley

6-day journey through Tanzania's Eastern Great Rift Valley


6 Days / 6 Nights
Tanzania

Ngorongoro Adventure and Serengeti

6-day safari adventure in Tanzania, exploring the world-renowned Serengeti National Park


6 Days / 5 Nights
Tanzania

The Classic Northern and Central Drive

Discover the wildlife and unique tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara


7 Days / 6 Nights
United Republic of Tanzania

Migration Roundtrip May to July

A safari on the migration safari


9 Days / 8 Nights
Tanzania

Migration Roundtrip August to October

Exploring wildlife in northern serengeti


9 Days / 8 Nights
Tanzania & Zanzibar

Zanzibar and Selous/Nyerere National Park

Explore Selous with a connection from the beach


9 Days / 8 Nights
Tanzania & Zanzibar

Zanzibar and Selous/Nyerere National Park

Explore beach paradises and adventure to safari


13 Days / 12 Nights
Tanzania

Kilimanjaro - 6 Day Rongai Route

Discover Kilimanjaro´s remote northern side


6 Days / 5 Nights
Tanzania

Beyond The Savannah: Tanzania's Hidden Gems Revealed

Discover Tanzania’s hidden wild treasures


7 Days / 6 Nights
Tanzania

Discover The Real Africa From Lake Manyara

Immerse in African Splendour: A 7-Day Retreat in Lake Manyara


7 Days / 6 Nights

Our Serengeti Experiences

Night Game Drive

Experience the thrill of a night game drive, spotting elusive nocturnal wildlife like bushbabies, civets, genet cats, and the rare aardvark under the starlit sky.

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Walking Safari and Serengeti Sundowner

Embark on a thrilling walking safari with a ranger, tracking wildlife on foot, then unwind with a sundowner atop Robanda Hill, overlooking the Serengeti.

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Visit the Matiti Plains

The Matiti Plains, overlooked by the Serengeti Twin Hills, is where pregnant wildebeest gather to calve from January to March.

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Our Serengeti Lodges

Why travel with Beach Safari?

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Beach Safari made our dream trip to Africa a reality! The website was so easy to use, and the detailed descriptions of each package helped us choose the perfect honeymoon getaway. From the moment we booked, everything was seamless—from the romantic beachfront villa in Zanzibar to the thrilling safari in Tanzania. It was truly the adventure of a lifetime, and we can’t wait to book our next trip!

Beach Safari made our dream trip to Africa a reality! The website was so easy to use, and the detailed descriptions of each package helped us choose the perfect honeymoon getaway. From the moment we booked, everything was seamless—from the romantic beachfront villa in Zanzibar to the thrilling safari in Tanzania. It was truly the adventure of a lifetime, and we can’t wait to book our next trip!

Beach Safari made our dream trip to Africa a reality! The website was so easy to use, and the detailed descriptions of each package helped us choose the perfect honeymoon getaway. From the moment we booked, everything was seamless—from the romantic beachfront villa in Zanzibar to the thrilling safari in Tanzania. It was truly the adventure of a lifetime, and we can’t wait to book our next trip!

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