aadani contains indigenous species including Liechtenstein Hartebeest and the rare Roosevelt sable. Good populations of Elephant, Buffalo, hippo and crocodile, also Lion, Leopard, Hyena, Giraffe, Greater kudu, Red duckier and Reedbuck, Warthog, Waterbucks, Wildebeest & Zebra and also bird life is extensive.
Bottle nose dolphins are common off the southern coast of the park; whale’s passes through Zanzibar channel in October and November and green turtle breed at madete beach.
Saadani village is one of the oldest communities in East African coast.
Best to know in saadani National Park
Only Saadani National Park bordering the sea.
Offers a unique combination of both marine and mainland flora & fauna in a culturally fascinating setting.
Green turtles visit its beaches to breed and lay their eggs.
Tourists can view animals basking along the Indian Ocean shores.
Saadani is one of East Africa’s most important breeding sites for marine turtles, and dolphins are occasionally seen off the shore.
An area of 1100 Sq. Kms
Located in the centre of the historic triangle of Bagamoyo, Pangani and Zanzibar
Nearest major town is Tanga.
Climate is Coastal which is mainly hot and humid with seasonal rains combined with Savannah landscapes.
The park’s game is at its best, or at least is most easily seen, during the dry seasons
Generally accessible all-year round, but the access roads are sometimes impassable during April to May. Best time to visit is between January to February and June to August.
Safari drives in and around the Saadani National Park.
Perfect combination of Beach and bush.
Boat safari on the Wami River.
Bird watching
Popular with birdwatchers, guided walks are best undertaken in the early morning cool.
Explore the Swahili ruins in Saadani village, a relic of its 19th century heyday as a trade port
Village visits to the bordering villages to experience local culture
Game drives, available at all the lodges, come with a good chance of spotting elephant, giraffe, buffalo, warthog and various antelope.