Tanzania · Safari

2-Day Saadani National Park Safari from Zanzibar with Wami River

2 Days Round trip from Tanzania Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Saadani National Park, the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania bordering the sea
02 Take a boat trip on the Wami River to spot wildlife along the riverbanks
03 See giant crocodiles and a variety of bird species on the river
04 Enjoy game drives to look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and more
05 Discover hippos, crocodiles, flamingoes, and other large bird species in the park

Visit Saadani National Park, the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania that borders the sea, on this 2-day trip from Zanzibar. Discover wildlife such as lions, cape buffaloes, African bush elephants, Masai giraffes, blue wildebeests, blue monkeys, leopards, and many others through game drives in the park. The experience also includes a boat trip on the Wami River, where you can spot wild animals along the riverbanks, giant crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.

Visit Saadani National Park, the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania that borders the sea, on this 2-day trip from Zanzibar.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Zanzibar, Saadani National Park

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Zanzibar to Saadani National Park and Wami River Safari

Depart at 09:45 am from Zanzibar to Saadani National Park.
Visit the Wami River, a river in eastern Tanzania.
Go on a boat trip to see many wild animals along the river drinking water.
Discover giant crocodiles and other bird species as well.
Have lunch by the river or in Saadani Village.
Embark on an afternoon game drive in the park.
See elephants, zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, lions, leopards, hyenas, and many more animals.
Have dinner and an overnight stay here.

Day 02

Morning Game Drive in Saadani and Return to Zanzibar

Have an early morning breakfast.
Enjoy a game drive in the park.
Discover the beauty of the park, which hosts a large population of hippos, crocodiles, flamingoes, and many large bird species.
Observe giraffes, wildebeest, and elephants playing in the water.
Drive to the airstrip for your flight at 05:45 pm.
Arrive in Zanzibar at 06:00 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Tanzania 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Flight: Zanzibar/Saadani/Zanzibar
Accommodation and meals
Game drive
English-speaking Tanzanian driver
Park entrance fees

What's Not Included

International flights and visa fees
Additional sightseeing or deviation
Items of a personal nature such as tobacco, laundry, phone calls, and drinks/beverages

Logistics