Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Saadani National Park Safari with Game Drives and Beach Time

3 Days Round trip from Tanzania Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy thrilling game drives to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and more
  • 02 Discover the rare combination of bush and beach in one protected area
  • 03 Explore the marine ecosystem with activities such as snorkeling or a sea safari
  • 04 Take a boat safari along the Wami River to see hippos, crocodiles, monkeys, and water birds
  • 05 Learn about the park's unique landscape, where savannah meets the sea

Discover the perfect blend of wildlife and coastal beauty on this immersive 3-day safari in Saadani National Park, Tanzania's only national park bordering the Indian Ocean. Enjoy scenic travel from Dar es Salaam, rewarding game drives in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and more, and time to unwind on pristine white sand beaches. You can also explore the marine side of the park with sea activities or take a boat safari along the Wami River to spot hippos, crocodiles, monkeys, and water birds.

Discover the perfect blend of wildlife and coastal beauty on this immersive 3-day safari in Saadani National Park, Tanzania's only national park bordering the Indian Ocean.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Dar es Salaam, Saadani National Park
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer to Saadani and Evening Game Drive

  • Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel or after arrival at the airport.
  • Depart for Saadani National Park on a scenic 2-hour drive through local villages, historical landmarks, and the Wami River region.

  • Arrive at the park and continue with an evening game drive.

  • Spot various wildlife such as wildebeests, hartebeest, giraffes, zebras, waterbuck, sable antelopes, and more.

  • Return to your lodge or bandas and unwind along the park's white sandy beaches.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your booked accommodation.

Meals: Full Board (FB)

2
Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Beach or River Safari

  • Start the day with breakfast at the lodge.
  • Embark on a morning game drive to search for larger mammals, including lions, African bush elephants, leopards, and buffaloes.

  • Encounter smaller species such as mongoose, porcupines, dik-diks, genets, and warthogs.

  • Return for a hot lunch at the lodge.

Choose your afternoon activity:

  • Relax on the white sandy beach, enjoy the clear blue ocean, and watch for marine life such as green turtles, or

  • Participate in sea activities including snorkeling, swimming, or a sea safari, or

  • Take a boat safari along the Wami River to see hippos, crocodiles, monkeys, and numerous water birds.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Full Board (FB)

3
Day 03

Final Game Drive and Return to Dar es Salaam

  • Begin the day with breakfast, followed by a final game drive in the park.
  • Search for any wildlife you may have missed and take in the last views of the Saadani wilderness.

  • Depart for Dar es Salaam in the late morning or early afternoon.

  • Arrive in time for your departure flight or transfer back to your hotel.

Meals: Lunch

End of services.

Saadani National Park, Wami River boat safari, Dar es Salaam, white sandy beaches

Where this trip takes you

Saadani National Park, Wami River boat safari, Dar es Salaam, white sandy beaches

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tanzania 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4x4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking driver/guide
  • Accommodation as specified in the itinerary

  • Park entry and conservation fees

  • Mineral water (1 liter per person per day)

  • Meals as specified in the itinerary (Full Board or Lunch)

What's Not Included

  • Drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • Medical and personal expenses

  • Luggage insurance

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Laundry services

  • Visa for entry into Tanzania

  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • All safari items

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour start
Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Tanzania.

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