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This 3-day Southern Tanzania Safari adventure begins and ends in Dar es Salaam and travels to Saadani National Park, one of Tanzania’s lesser-known southern game park in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
Leaving the big city behind, we drive to Saadani National Park located just 2 hours north of Dar es Salaam and on the coast of Tanga, an ideal place to combine relaxation on the beach and wildlife watching.
Located in the center of the historic triangle of Bagamoyo, Pangani, and Zanzibar, Saadani National Park covers 1100 km². It is the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania bordering the sea. The afternoon is spent exploring Saadani in our 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, spotting wildlife and taking photographs.
The park contains many indigenous species including Liechtenstein’s Hartebeest and the rare Roosevelt sable. The park also boasts the rich Wami River perfect for boat trips and the sighting of Hippos, Crocodiles, and marine birds.
After an exciting day of wildlife viewing in Saadani, we return to our lodge watching the sunset over the African bush. Accommodation options in Saadani include Sanctuary Saadani Safari Lodge, Tent With a View, The Roof of Saadani, Safari Mashariki Lodge, Kisampa Camp, Oceanic Bay Hotel and Resort.
On day two we get up bright and early for a full day of game viewing in Saadani National Park. We take a take a 2-hour boat cruise on the Wami River, which flows through the southern part of the Park.
The river is widely known by birders for its spectacular variety of birds, including Flamingos and Pelicans at the river mouth. Lazy Hippos and Crocodiles keep cool in the water or sleep on the sandbanks. Large monitor Lizards move through the undergrowth, and black and white Colobus Monkeys perform acrobatics in the trees overhead.
On the afternoon game drive we spot Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Giraffe, Buffalo, Warthog, Waterbuck, Hartebeest, Wildebeest, Kudu, Eland, Sable Antelope, Baboon and Monkeys.
On day 3, we wake up in the heart of the untamed African bush and tuck into a hearty breakfast. Then, we set off on our final game drive in Saadani National Park as we exit the park and hit the road, returning to coastal Dar es Salaam where our African adventure started.
Saadani National Park Highlights | What to Do and See
Wami River Boat trips: Wami River come with a high chance of sighting hippos, crocodiles, coleus monkeys, and a selection of marine and riverine birds like the mangrove Kingfisher and lesser Flamingo.
Saadani Wildlife Game Drives: During Game Drives you will see Giraffe, Buffalo, Warthog, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Hartebeest, Wildebeest, Red Duiker, Greater Kudu, Eland, Sable Antelope, Baboon, and Monkeys.
Herds of up to 30 Elephants, Lion prides are resident, together with leopard, spotted hyena, and black-backed jackal, while the beaches form one of the last major green turtle breeding sites on mainland Tanzania.
Saadani Birdlife: Several endemic bird species could be observed. Waders include wooly necked stork, yellow-billed stork, open billed stork, a common sandpiper, and grey heron.
Birds of prey include palm nut and white-backed vultures, yellow-billed kites, and the various species of eagles. The acacia woodlands are a good place for the colorful lilac-breasted roller, fork-tailed dragons, grey hornbills, bee-eaters, flocks of Meyer’s parrots, and red-cheeked cordon bleus.
Saadani Marine Wildlife: Dozens of fish, jellyfish, and several species of crabs prawns, and shrimps! Small sharks can also be found through these are believed to content themselves with a diet of prawns rather than humans.
Bottle-nosed dolphins are common off the southern coats and humpback whales.
Safari Itinerary in Summary
Day 1: Dar es salaam – Drive to Saadani National Park
Day 2: Saadani Boat Safari & Walking in the Wilderness
Day 3: Saadani Early morning Game – Drive to Dar es salaam
Safari Itinerary in Detail
Day 1: Dar es salaam – Drive to Saadani National Park
0800 Hours: After breakfast at your hotel, depart Dar es Salaam by road to Saadani National Park. The driving time from Dar es Salaam is roughly 4.5 hours.
1300 Hours: We arrive at our hotel and lunch follows. After lunch, we have some rest time by the Indian Ocean.
1530 Hours: Depart for the afternoon game drive in the park. Saadani is where the beach meets the bush. Animals seen include Giraffe, Buffalo, Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Sable Antelope and Eland.
Other animals include Hartebeest, Wildebeest, Zebra, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, greater Kudu, Oryx, Warthog, Mongoose, Civet, Serval, Baboon, black and white Colobus, Crocodile, Hippo, three species of duiker as well as a great variety of birdlife.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Sanctuary Saadani Safari Lodge, Tent With a View, The Roof of Saadani
Mid Range Accommodation: Safari Mashariki Lodge, Kisampa Camp
Budget Accommodation: Oceanic Bay Hotel and Resort, New Bagamoyo Beach Resort
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Saadani Boat Safari & Walking in the Wilderness
0700 Hours: Breakfast at the lodge/ camp followed by a boat excursion to the Wami River, which offers probably the best boat safari in Tanzania. One of the best ways to enjoy Saadani National Park is a cruise on the Wami River, which flows through the southern part of the National Park.
This usually takes about 2 hours. The river is widely known by birders for its spectacular variety of birds, including flamingos and pelicans at the river mouth. Lazy Hippos and Crocodiles keep cool in the water or sleep on the sandbanks.
Large monitor lizards move through the undergrowth, and black and white Colobus Monkeys perform acrobatics in the trees overhead.
1200 Hours: Enjoy lunch and relax at your lodge/ camp before the afternoon game drive.
1830 Hours: Return back from the afternoon safari
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Sanctuary Saadani Safari Lodge, Tent With a View, The Roof of Saadani
Mid Range Accommodation: Safari Mashariki Lodge, Kisampa Camp
Budget Accommodation: Oceanic Bay Hotel and Resort, New Bagamoyo Beach Resort
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Saadani Early morning Game – Drive to Dar es salaam
0630 Hours: Early breakfast followed by a game drive in the park to seize the beauty of the park that hosts a large population of Hippos, Crocodiles, Flamingoes, and many large bird species.
Giraffe and wildebeest can be spotted and elephants have been seen playing on the beach, game drive till late afternoon then drive to your lodge
0900 Hours: Return back for breakfast at the hotel.
1200 Hours: Enjoy picnic lunch pack while driving back to Dar es Salaam for overnight or departure.
1800 Hours: Arrive back in Dar es Salaam and transfer to your hotel/ Residence.
Meal Plan {Breakfast & Lunch}
3 Days 2 Nights Saadani National Park Tanzania Safari Prices
3 Days 2 Nights Saadani National Park Tanzania Safari Rates Includes:
Boat Ride Safari + Park entrance fees + All meals included while on safari + All applicable Game Park entrance fees + Services of our English Speaking driver-guide + Regular Game drive as indicated in the Itinerary + Accommodations of your choice in Saadani National Park + Return Road transfers from Dar es Salaam to the Saadani National Park & Safari transport by 4 x 4 with a roof hatch that pops up to enable easy game viewing and photography
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 2 to 12 Years |
| 1st January 2022 | 31st December 2022 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* Kindly note that our 3 Days 2 Nights Saadani National Park Tanzania Safari departs from Dar es salaam
3 Days 2 Nights Saadani National Park Tanzania Safari Rates Do Not Include:
* International Airfare
* Accommodation in Dar es Salaam
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Gratuity for your professional driver-guide
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
* Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary