Saadani National Park

There is a wide range of Accommodation in Sadaani National Park is categorized in the tranquility of safari tented camps, campsites, and lodges offering luxury, mid-range and standard options but all ensuring unique experiences while at your stay. These Accommodation in Sadaani National Park are of authentically eco- friendly, intimate and well located having a wide veranda with a view over the Indian Ocean, they have a good reputation and reviews, providing exclusive services. Also, the standards of comfort, design, furnishing, amenities, cuisine, logistics, accessibility, guiding, and range of available activities are all remarkable.

In general Accommodation in Sadaani National Park, according to your interest and budget will give you the most authentic experience while on your adventure safari and they include;

Sadaani safari Lodge

Sadaani safari Lodge is the luxury Accommodation in Sadaani National Park which comprises of  nine elegant raised chalets, with 24-hour power, modern ensuite bathrooms each overlooking the Indian ocean and outdoor hot and cold showers on the decking. Daybeds and hammocks complete the stylish furnishings. A delightful beach bar themed on an old Arab dhow, and a large open dining area, lounge, and library offer the finest of experiences.

Sadaani River Lodge

In comparison there is also Sadaani River Lodge which is a river retreat overlooking this national Park is Concealed by trees bordering the Wami River, this innovative luxurious lodge sprung from the need to conserve the indigenous flora and fauna of the southern banks of the Wami River offers seventeen treetop timber suites, and a private villa, each epitomizing luxury and featuring a secluded balcony, a four-poster bed facing large windows through which there are stunning river views, and a large bathroom offering forest views from the tub. Subtle earthy tones and swathes of white fabric create a light and airy ambiance.  The private villa has its own infinity pool, two bedrooms and bathrooms, and a sumptuous living room and dining room.

Kijongo Bay Beach Resort

This accommodation is located at Sange beach near Saadani national park, in the tranquility of coconut palms, and the gentle lap waves of the Indian Ocean, it offers tourists an opportunity to explore this Sadaani national park, the resort offers accommodation in well-appointed bungalows and duplex villas, guests can enjoy sea views from the rooms and an array of activities can be enjoyed on-site or in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing, and snorkeling.

Kisampa Bush Lodge

Situated deep in the bush on a private conservation area to the south of the Saadani  National Park at an ecological Kisampa project that contributes   to the conservation of game and development of sustainable living through involvement with local people,  the lodge is set up in  rustic simplicity and comes as a standard option offering  seashore tented accommodation in a seafront view setting  which rewards with views of hammocks, coconut groves, silver sand and waves curling to your feet from the stoop.

Other Accommodation in Sadaani National Park are the Sadaani Park Hotel, Tanganyika coastal campsite among many others.

Based on climatic conditions Sadaani National Park which is a coastal park has equatorial tropical climate with high temperatures and humidity all year round which usually results in heavier and sometimes unpredictable rains in the months of March to May caused by two equatorial winds veering from Dar Es Salaam, short southeast monsoon, then from Tanga, long northeast monsoon. Although the National Park can be visited all year round, the Best Time to Visit Sadaani National Park can be well determined by these weather pattern records and experiences for adventure in the park.

The Best Time to Visit Sadaani National Park is in the dry season of June to September when the National Park is sunny and dry but with still lush grass for animals to graze on, temperatures are coolest, the conditions of roads are great and passable, Game is quite easier to spot as it moves in from tall grass savannah and traverse to well-grazed land near waterholes and riverside plains, also Hippos and crocodiles are closely clustered on the banks of shrinking permanent water sources. There are also light breezes from the sea and lesser mosquitoes which usually gives tourists authentic adventure experiences. During this period is yet also the best time to watch the process of hatched sea turtles moving in the white sand nearby the sea.

Later in the months of October to early November the first short rains stimulate the growth of meadow flowers, and migratory birds start to gather on their favorite seasonal ranges. However another Best Time to visit Saadani National Park is in January and February after the first short rains when animals begin to return to verdant pastures and the scenery is at its most beautiful, also the beaches are enjoyable during the dry season when the water levels from the sea are quite lowered with magnificence from the sunny rays sparkling on the blue waters.

Although Game viewing may be at its best in the dry season, the avid bird watchers will experience the most incredible encounters with numerous bird species during the wet season in the long rainy period of March to May, watching a wide variety of birdlife including the local avian bird life donning breeding plumage and migrants settling in their hundreds.

How to Get to Sadaani National Park is quite easier and cheaper due to the National Park’s proximity to Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar as well. Tourists who are interested in visiting Tanzania especially those who fly in the country for meetings and are looking for short safari adventures plus those for weekend getaways usually choose Sadaani National Park because there is no need of worrying on How to Get to Sadaani National Park as it is just in a bit of a few hours.

Sadaani National is situated between Dar es Salaam and Tanga, in the vicinity of Saadani village the center of the historical triangle of Bagamoyo, Pangani, and Zanzibar, it is roughly 45 km north of Bagamoyo and borders the mainland coast of the Indian Ocean. It is 200 kilometers form Dar es Salaam which is usually 4 hours driving on road and 75 kilometers from Tanga which is usually 3 hours’ drive.

How to Get to Sadaani National Park can be determined by the means of transport usually used to access the park thus tourists get to reach Sadaani National Park by using air, road, and boat transport.

The easiest way to access Sadaani National Park is by charter flights from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar or any other major towns like Arusha to Mkwaja headquarters or Saadani airstrips, there are domestic chartered flights that operate to this safari destination and usually these scheduled flights can be booked by your tour company as part of your safari tour with several carriers such as Safari Air link, coastal aviation, and ZanAir.

However another alternative on How to Get to Sadaani National Park is through the roadway where you will use a private comfortable vehicle to drive from Dar es Salaam via Chalinze TO Sadaani village, or from the North, you can reach Mkwaja Headquarters from Tanga by crossing Pangani River with a ferry. There is also a bus connection between Dar es Salaam and Saadani village, as well as between Tanga and Mkwaja village, in the rainy season (March-May), the muddy roads can make traveling in the southern parts of the Park very difficult thus it is advisable to inquire about the quality of the roads before planning your safari trip.

At Enclose Africa Safaris we in most cases pick up our clients from the International Airport (Julius Nyerere Airport) which is the main entry in Tanzania or hotel accommodation in Dar es Salaam, or from Airports in Zanzibar and we handle all the further ground transportations and book the domestic flights thus giving you the most authentic relaxed adventure experience free from stress for transportation.

Get to enjoy both the magnificent coastline and wilderness experiences simultaneously that Sadaani National Park offers, as you participate in the following different Tourist Activities in Sadaani National Park and these include;

Game Drives

Game drives feature as the main Tourist activities in Sadaani National Park, You’ll not find large groups of animals like you do in the Serengeti National Park, however, Sadaani National Park is the only place in Tanzania where you may encounter herds of elephants walking on the beach. Enjoy the unique and ultimate adventure of both Africa’s land-dwelling Wildlife on your game drives within this park and the diverse marine life while at the beach. You can do your Game drive in the early morning hours when temperatures are more pleasant for animals as well as tourists before proceeding for relaxation at the beach for an amazing evening.

Boat Safari

Tourist activities in Sadaani National Park also includes boat safaris on the Wami river and in the sea, Explore the wonders of the famous Wami River, a paradise for bird lovers and nature lovers, The Wami River is an example of overwhelming natural beauty flanked by Mangrove trees, full of birds and wildlife. With a boat safari to this amazing river starting right from your lodge, you will enjoy watching the many hippos in front of the lodge suites, and taking you from there to the river mouth, along the way you see groups of hippos, many crocodiles, osprey, colobus monkeys, and dozens of bird species.

Also at a pristine atoll in the middle of the Indian Ocean, about 20 miles from the coast lies a sandbank which is visible only at low tide. Depending on the tide, you can participate in this sea safari to go snorkeling, swimming and relaxing in the stunning turquoise waters which will guarantee you a whole unique experience.

Walking Safari

The best way to explore any area is doing a walking safari  that always comes with excitement and unique exploration, with a qualified armed park ranger, enjoy the details of Saadani National Park through lowland coastal plains acacia and tropical forests and the coastal savannah with dry riverbeds cooled by the Indian Ocean that will reward you with unique flora and fauna of this most intriguing National Park.

Beach Relaxation

Saadani National Park in East Africa’s only beachfront National Park thus offers tourists an opportunity of tasting something truly unique while spending tranquil days in a beautiful setting of white soft sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean shores surrounded by palm trees that create excellent palm breezes. Get to watch the unique marine life off the shores such as the Green turtles which visit the shorelines to breed and lay their eggs, the dolphins, Humpback whales, Elephants and other Wild animals roaming along the beaches and you can as well as go swimming in the blue waters of the ocean with cool ocean breeze beneath the sparking tropical sun which will create a whole mind-blowing adventure experience.

Cultural Tours

If you are not enchanted by the idea of beach relaxation seeing herds of elephants roam around the beaches and the marine life, after your wildlife adventure Tourist activities in Saadani National Park, you can indulge yourself into the local setting of Saadani Fishing Village a former European port a settlement that has since reverted to a much humbler settlement to explore the ruins of Sadani, the remains of buildings that existed when this place was a bustling port trading ivory and slaves, on your safari in this Saadani village you will explore more about the ethnic tribes such as Waswahili, Wazigua,  Wadoe, and the Wamangati, originally from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, who also participated in the trading opportunities in this village.

Bird Watching

Bird watching also features among the major Tourist Activities in Sadaani National Park, At river Wami there is a high  concentration of bird species in the surrounding mangrove trees that have been recorded thus it gives chances to bird lovers to spot a variety of birds such as Crowned Eagle, Flamingoes, Mangrove kingfishers, Bateleurs, Little Bittern, Lesser Kestrel, and many others.

Saadani National Park is attractively located at the seashores where beach and wilderness meet and with this idea of the great plains of the National park colliding with the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean, it makes the park to offer a unique taste of adventure and attractions, Tourist Attractions in Sadaani National Park that visitors enjoy are as a combination of both marine and mainland flora and fauna in a culturally fascinating setting, featuring the beautiful large deserted beaches along the ocean that inhabits exhilarating marine life and incredible Wildlife inside the National park. These unique tourists Attractions in Sadaani National Park have made this East Africa’s only oceanic beachfront Sadaani National Park, one among the best safari destinations in Tanzania’s National Parks with its best kept secrets.

Wildlife

The population of prolific Wild animals in Saadani National Park which feature as the major Tourist Attractions in Sadaani National Park are rapidly increasing with a huge array of different wildlife species which include four of the Big Five mammals, namely prides of Lions and herds of African bush elephants usually seen through the savannah and along the beaches, Cape buffaloes, and Leopards excluding the Rhinoceros. They are other species of animals which include Masai giraffes, Lichtenstein’s hartebeests, Waterbucks, blue wildebeest, porcupines, bohor reedbucks, Sable Antelopes, Common and Red duikers, warthogs, dik-diks, mongoose, Genets, among others. A variety of Monkey species such as Vervet, Blue, Black and Colobus Monkeys can also be spotted as well as Baboons with in this Saadani National Park.

Marine Life

The marine life found along the sea and in the different coral reefs nearby the Indian Ocean shores are also striking Tourist Attractions in Sadaani National Park, there are greater chances of seeing the air-breathing green turtles towards the sea which have made the sun-warmed, white sand along the beaches their breeding ground. Many fish species also breed in the coral reefs close to the mafui sandbanks, dolphins, and humpbacked whales are also seen play in the sea.

On the Indian Ocean shores that are attached to this Sadaani National Park area beautiful and stunning beaches with white sand strewn with fantastic natural sculptures of bleached driftwood and palm trees, tourists usually spend their evening here enjoying the cool sea breezes in the company of different mammal species that roam the beaches.

Away from the coast, along the banks of the Wami River in the south of the national park is a great place to spot numerous wildlife including the hippopotamus and crocodiles in the bank reeds as well as abundant birdlife in the blackish water the mangrove forests that surround the river banks inhabit hundreds of bird species such as the tooth picking egrets, numerous water birds like goliath herons, pink lesser flamingos, scarlet-beaked mangrove kingfisher, Pel’s fishing owl and the raucous, omnipresent African fish eagle, giant prawns. The river also shelters the shellfish, bats, and reptiles like the Nile monitors.

Enjoy the best of Sadaani National Park with Enclose Africa Safaris as you explore its intimate and intriguing wonders.