Tanzania · Safari

Full-Day Saadani National Park Safari with Wami River Boat Safari

1 Day Round trip from Dar es Salaam Easy pace

Spot the wildlife at Saadani National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic drive from Dar es Salaam past Swahili villages and historical ruins
02 Full-day game drive in an open-air safari vehicle through Saadani's varied habitats
03 Spot elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and antelope in their natural habitat
04 Picnic lunch in a picturesque setting under a tree or in a traditional Tanzanian boma
05 Boat safari on the Wami River to observe hippos, crocodiles, and rich birdlife

Embark on a full-day adventure to Saadani National Park, where the savanna meets the sea. Discover diverse landscapes on thrilling game drives and a serene boat safari along the Wami River, with chances to spot elephants, lions, hippos, and vibrant birdlife. Complete your journey with a scenic drive through Swahili villages and historical ruins.

10:00 AM: Embark on a game drive in an open-air safari vehicle, exploring the savanna plains, woodlands, and mangrove swamps.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Dar es Salaam, Bagamoyo, Saadani National Park

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Saadani National Park Game Drive and Wami River Boat Safari

05:00 AM: Depart from your hotel in Dar es Salaam and begin the drive north along Bagamoyo Road. The journey takes about 4-5 hours and offers glimpses of Swahili villages, historical ruins, and the scenic Wami River.
09:30 AM: Arrive at Saadani National Park and check in at the park gate.
10:00 AM: Embark on a game drive in an open-air safari vehicle, exploring the savanna plains, woodlands, and mangrove swamps. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and various antelope species.
12:30 PM: Enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of a tree or in a traditional Tanzanian boma.
01:30 PM: After lunch, continue the game drive, venturing deeper into the park and exploring different habitats.
03:00 PM: Take a boat safari on the Wami River, a unique opportunity to spot hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife.
05:00 PM: Depart from the park and begin the drive back to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the late evening.