Tanzania · Safari

9-Hour Saadani National Park Safari from Zanzibar by Boat

9 Hours Round trip from Zanzibar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Saadani National Park, Tanzania's only wildlife sanctuary bordering the sea
  • 02 Look for four of the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and leopards
  • 03 Take game drives through areas such as the Wami River, Zaraninge Forest, and Mkwaja Ranch
  • 04 Relax on the beach after your safari experience

Explore Saadani National Park, the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania that borders the sea, on this full-day safari from Zanzibar. Look out for wildlife including four of the Big Five - lions, African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes, and leopards - while taking in views along the Indian Ocean shores. The tour also offers the chance to see the Wami River, Zaraninge Forest, and the Mkwaja Ranch area before relaxing on the beach.

Explore Saadani National Park, the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania that borders the sea, on this full-day safari from Zanzibar.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Zanzibar, Saadani National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Zanzibar to Saadani National Park Safari

  • Meet your tour guide at Hotel Verde Zanzibar at approximately 6:00 AM and begin the tour.
  • Travel to the shores of Saadani National Park and enjoy a game drive in search of animals, followed by lunch.
  • Continue the game drives after lunch for more wildlife spotting, with the chance to see the Big Five.
  • Enjoy some free time at the beach to relax before the trip ends.
  • Head back to your hotel or accommodation at the end of the tour.
Saadani National Park coastline, Wami River floodplains, Zaraninge Forest and Mkwaja Ranch

Where this trip takes you

Saadani National Park coastline, Wami River floodplains, Zaraninge Forest and Mkwaja Ranch

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Zanzibar 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfer from/to hotel
  • Boat transfer from/to Zanzibar to Saadani National Park
  • Game drive with an open safari vehicle
  • Sunset
  • Picnic lunch with soft drinks
  • Park fees
  • English-speaking Zanzibar tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Visa
  • Personal items
  • Tips
  • Flight tickets

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel Verde Zanzibar - Azam Luxury Resort & Spa, Malawi Road, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tour start
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Zanzibar.

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