Saadani National Park
Africa's only park where the Indian Ocean meets the bush — elephants on the beach, boat safaris on the Wami River, and sea turtles nesting on pristine shores.
Where the Bush Meets the Beach
Saadani National Park holds a genuinely unique distinction: it is the only protected area in Africa where you can do a morning game drive watching elephants and lions, then spend the afternoon swimming in the Indian Ocean on a deserted beach. This combination of bush and beach in one park is found nowhere else on the continent.
The park's centrepiece is the Wami River — a slow, hippo-filled waterway that empties into the Indian Ocean. Boat safaris on the Wami offer close-up encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and a spectacular array of coastal and riparian birds.
From December to April, the beaches become nesting sites for green sea turtles — a magical and endangered event that guests can witness with their guides during nighttime patrols.
Saadani Highlights
Bush & Beach in One
Africa's only park where you game drive in the morning and swim in the Indian Ocean in the afternoon.
Wami River Boat Safaris
Float past hippos, crocs, and spectacular birdlife on gentle river safaris.
Sea Turtle Nesting
Dec–Apr: endangered green turtles nest on the park's beaches under night patrol.
Very Few Tourists
One of Tanzania's most under-visited parks — you'll often be the only guests.
Easy from Dar
Just 3 hours from Dar es Salaam by road, or fly in to the park airstrip.
Coastal Birdlife
A unique mix of coastal, riparian, and savanna birds found together in one park.
Saadani in Pictures
Plan Your Saadani Escape
Saadani pairs beautifully with Zanzibar for the ultimate bush-and-beach Tanzania experience.