Overview

Explore Saadani National Park with Shaka Adventure Safari

Saadani National Park is one of Tanzania’s most distinctive wildlife destinations, uniquely combining savannah and marine ecosystems in one location. Covering over 1,100 square kilometers, it is the only national park in East Africa that borders the Indian Ocean, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy traditional game drives, boat safaris, and beach relaxation all in one adventure.

Geographically, the park is located in eastern Tanzania, between Bagamoyo and Pangani, directly opposite Zanzibar, with coordinates ranging from 5°45′ to 6°25′ South and 38°31′ to 39°00′ East.

The landscape is richly diverse, featuring coastal thickets, mangrove forests, open savannah plains, riverine woodlands along the Wami River, and expansive white sandy beaches interspersed with salt pans.

Saadani is home to a wide variety of wildlife; on land, visitors may encounter elephants, buffaloes, lions, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, baboons, mongooses, reedbucks, bushbucks, and the rare Roosevelt’s sable antelope.

In its coastal and marine zones, green turtles nest along the beaches, dolphins are occasionally seen offshore, and the shores host numerous crabs, shellfish, and marine birds.

Birdwatchers can enjoy sightings of over 350 bird species, including mangrove kingfishers, lesser flamingos, fish eagles, and crowned cranes.

Shaka Adventure Safari offers a thoughtfully designed 3 Days / 2 Nights Safari & Beach Combo in Saadani, perfect for those seeking a quick yet enriching experience that blends wildlife viewing with coastal serenity.

This package includes full-board accommodation in a lodge or luxury tented camp, where guests can enjoy comfort and beautiful surroundings close to nature.

A professional English-speaking safari guide accompanies each trip, ensuring an informative and immersive experience throughout your journey.

You’ll travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing and photography, and all park entry fees and permits are fully covered.

The package also includes a scenic boat safari on the Wami River, where guests often spot hippos, crocodiles, and an abundance of birdlife, along with all meals and bottled drinking water during the tour.

For added ease, round-trip road transfers from Dar es Salaam are included, making the journey smooth and enjoyable from start to finish.