Illustrative Indian Ocean beach photograph from the Wild Pulse collection

A place to feel alive

Saadani National Park

Extraordinary places, experienced at your own pace.

Discover Saadani National Park

Go a little further.
Feel a little closer.

Meet Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast in a protected landscape of beach, mangroves, savannah and the Wami River.

A closer connection

The story of this place

Saadani National Park offers an unusual combination of coastal scenery and wildlife. Located along the Indian Ocean, it brings together coastal forest, mangroves, river systems, savannah and beaches within one protected landscape. Visitors may encounter elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, waterbuck, warthogs and a variety of birdlife, while the Wami River and coastal habitats provide opportunities to appreciate a different side of Tanzania’s wilderness. Saadani is particularly appealing to travellers who want to combine a safari experience with time beside the ocean. Its setting creates a distinctive contrast between the bush, the river and the beach.

Explore at your own pace

What makes this place special

Indian Ocean beaches
Wami River
Mangroves and coastal forest
Savannah beside the coast

When to visit

Coastal weather, tides, rainfall and river conditions influence the visit. Confirm access and the precise beach, river and safari activities for your travel dates.

Wildlife & landscapes

Elephants and giraffes
Buffaloes, waterbuck and warthogs
Coastal and river birdlife
Mangrove, river and savannah habitats

Experiences to consider

Wildlife viewing
Birdwatching
Coastal and river scenery
Time beside the ocean where arranged

A closer look