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Saadani National Park

Being the only National Park that harbors both marine and terrestrial habitats, Saadani has plenty of marine life and large numbers of wild animals.

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The magic of Saadani National Park

Saadani National park is special because it lies on the coast of the Indian Ocean, and is the only National Park where you can combine an adventure safari with a relaxing stay at beautiful white beaches with many palm trees. It allows you to observe wildlife in a unique environment. Saadani is the only national park on the coast of East Africa where the beach meets the bush – the only wildlife sanctuary in East Africa to boast an Indian Ocean beachfront.

Excursions in Saadani National Park!

In Saadani National Park you can go on a boat safari on the mangrove-lined Wami River, where you can see hippos, huge crocodiles and beautiful mangrove kingfishers and lesser flamingos. Off the coast of the national park is a sand bank which you can visit by boat to go snorkeling, swimming, relaxing and enjoying the tropical environment. The sand bank is only accessible during low tide, so your trip should happen during this time.

Encounter wild animals on the beach

Saadani is the only National Park that harbors both marine and terrestrial habitats, Saadani has plenty of marine life and large numbers of wild animals.

Saadani National Park key facts

Saadani National Park covers an area of 1,062 sq km (415 sq miles), and is a one of a kind paradise with a unique ecosystem where beach life meets wilderness.

Size

1,100 km²

Best time to visit

June - October

Marine environment of the Indian Ocean

Freshwater ecosystem from the major river courses

The Coastal forest

The Humid savanna

Colobus Monkey

crocodiles

Hippos

warthogs

Rainy season

Generally the main rainy season lasts during March, April and May. Afternoon tropical downpours are the norm – which can be heavy on any of the islands. The humidity is high and daily temperatures reach the low-mid 30°s.

The Long Dry Season

The long dry season lasts throughout June, July, August, September and October. Temperatures vary hugely with altitude and location, but it's usually a fine, clear sky and sunny weather – it's a great time to visit Saadani. During November and December there's another rainy season: the 'short rains'. These are much lighter than the main rains and less reliable.

Short Dry season

If it has rained during the short rains, then it normally dries up for a few months, January and February, which is Tanzania's 'short dry season', before starting to rain again in earnest in March.

Rainy season

March to May

The Long Dry Season

June To October.

Short Dry season

January and February

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