• Saadani and Mikumi Experience: Saadani Park is the only wildlife sanctuary in East Africa to boast an Indian Ocean beachfront, possessing all the attributes that make Tanzania’s tropical coastline and islands. On the other hand is magnificent Mikumi Park, with almost guaranteed wildlife sightings, making it an ideal safari destination for those without much time. Animals commonly found easily in both parks include lions, eland, hartebeest, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffes, zebra and elephants. 
• Saadani is where the beach meets the bush. Located only 130 km north of Dar es Salaam and directly to the west of Zanzibar Island, Saadani is the only coastal wildlife sanctuary in East Africa, which not only means relaxing on Indian Ocean beaches after each safari but provides the opportunity to observe Africa’s big game and birdlife interacting with the sea. The only wildlife sanctuary in East Africa to boast an Indian Ocean beachfront, it possesses all the attributes that make Tanzania’s tropical coastline and islands popular with European sun-worshippers.
• Mikumi is Tanzania’s fourth-largest national park. It’s also the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. Almost guaranteed wildlife sightings make it an ideal safari destination for those without much time. Animals commonly found Include lion, eland, hartebeest, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra and elephants. Wild dogs can be seen in packs here.
• Most visitors come to Mikumi National Park aiming to spot the ‘Big Five’ (cheetah, lion, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), and they are always not disappointed. Hippo pools provide close access to the mud-loving beasts, and bird-watching along the waterways is particularly rewarding. The Mikumi floodplain is the park's main feature, along with the bordering mountain ranges. Animals commonly found here include lion, eland, hartebeest, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, hippo and elephant. The Mikumi elephants are mainly grazers and do not causes damage.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania