Enjoy a private 2-day safari to Saadani National Park – Tanzania's only coastal national park – in a dedicated 4×4 Land Cruiser with a professional guide. Explore the unique combination of bush and beach landscapes at your own pace, spotting elephants grazing near the shoreline, lions, giraffes, and other savannah wildlife. Experience boat safaris on the Wami River, where hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birds can be observed in their natural habitat.
This 2-day safari features full-day activities including game drives and a scenic boat safari, one night’s accommodation in Saadani, full board meals, and all park fees. Saadani National Park offers a rare coastal wildlife experience, combining golden beaches, mangrove-lined rivers, and classic bush landscapes – perfect for a relaxing yet adventurous coastal escape.
Pick-up from your hotel/lodge in Dar es Salaam around 7:00 AM after breakfast. Scenic 3–4 hour drive to Saadani National Park – Tanzania's only park where the bush meets the Indian Ocean. Arrive midday, check-in at your comfortable lodge or camp, and enjoy lunch. Afternoon private game drive through open savannah and acacia woodlands – spot elephants walking on the beach, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, antelopes, and possibly lions or leopards. Late afternoon boat safari on the Wami River – glide through mangroves spotting hippos, crocodiles, fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, and other waterbirds. Return to lodge/camp for dinner and overnight under the sound of the ocean and wildlife.
🛏️ Overnight: Mid-range lodge/camp in Saadani
🍴 Meals: Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Early breakfast, then full day private game drive in Saadani – explore different areas of the park at your pace. Search for elephants on the beach at sunrise, lions resting in shade, giraffes browsing acacias, various antelopes, warthogs, and abundant birdlife. Picnic lunch at a scenic spot – perhaps overlooking the Indian Ocean or river. Afternoon continues with flexible game viewing and photography – golden-hour light on the beach and plains is spectacular. Late afternoon (~3:00–4:00 PM) begin return drive to Dar es Salaam (~3–4 hours). Arrive Dar es Salaam around 7:00–8:00 PM, drop-off at your hotel or airport.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast & Picnic Lunch
Private package with road transfers, 1 night accommodation, private vehicle & guide, full board. Starts from $550 per person.
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Daily departures from Dar es Salaam. Prices subject to season & availability.
| Extra | Price |
|---|---|
| Maasai Village Cultural Visit (en route) | $40–60 per group |
| Upgraded Picnic / Bush Lunch | $25–40 per person |
| Extra Boat Safari or Night Drive | $80–120 per person |