Saadani National Park
Description: One of Tanzania’s newest national parks, Saadani bills itself as one of the few spots in the country where you can enjoy the beach and watch wildlife at the same time. It’s easily accessible from Dar es Salaam as an overnight excursion and is a good choice if you don’t have time to explore further afield. To the south of the reserve is the Wami River, where you’ll probably see hippos, crocodiles and many birds, including lesser flamingos, fish eagles, hamerkops, kingfishers and bee-eaters. Wildlife-watching can’t be compared with that in the better-known national parks, animal numbers are slowly increasing now that poaching is being brought under control. You’ll also likely see giraffes, and elephant spottings are increasingly common. With more effort, you may see hartebeests and even lions, although these are more difficult to spot. The birding is also wonderful.
Things 2 Do: Game drives, Boat trips, Bush walks, Village tours
Accommodations
“We were very pleased with our guide (Said) and with the company. We had a lot of laughs and saw many wonderful and beautiful things and most of all the wildlife was spectacular. The entire tour was well planned and the lodging was 4 star+. The Farm House was absolutely great. Kiota camp was beautiful and everyone was so very nice. Every place we stayed the people were most accommodating and friendly. Thank you A2T for your guidance and for a very special out of the ordinary vacation.”