Overnight from Zanzibar

Saadani: where the bush meets the beach

The only park in East Africa on the coast. A short flight, a river safari and giraffes near the sea.

Plan this safari See the plan

DurationDay trip or 1 night

FlightAbout 30 to 45 minutes each way

Best seasonJune to October and December to February

Best forFamilies, first-time safari guests, short stays

Your flight path

DepartZanzibar About 30 to 45 minutes each waySaadani National Park

Saadani is the only wildlife park in Tanzania that reaches the Indian Ocean, so you can watch animals in the morning and walk on the beach in the afternoon. It is close to Zanzibar, which makes it one of the easiest and gentlest ways to try a safari.

You can visit for a day or stay a night. The Wami River boat safari is a highlight, with hippos, crocodiles and a flock of colorful birds.

Highlights

A short flight from Zanzibar
Wami River boat safari
Game drive for giraffes, buffalo and antelope
A walk on a wild, empty beach
Green turtles nest on the coast in season

Day by day

How your safari unfolds

Timings are a guide. We confirm the final schedule with the flights available on your date.

Day 1
Fly to Saadani
A short flight from Zanzibar brings you to the park. Your guide meets you, and after lunch you take a game drive across grassland and coastal woodland.
Day 2
Wami River and return
Take a morning boat safari on the Wami River, then breakfast, a walk on the beach and the flight back to Zanzibar. A day-trip version covers the same highlights in one day.

What you may see

Wildlife

Sightings are never guaranteed, but your guide knows where to look and when.

Giraffe

Easy to find on the grassland

Hippo and crocodile

On the Wami River

Buffalo and wildebeest

In the open areas

Lion

Present in the park, seen with luck

Green turtles

Nest on the beach in season

Birds

Flamingos, fish eagles, kingfishers

What is included

Return flights from Zanzibar, as set out in your proposal
Private transfers between your hotel and the airport
Park entry fees and conservation fees
A licensed local guide and a safari vehicle or boat
Meals and drinks as listed in your day plan
A local planner on WhatsApp on the day

Not included

Tips for guides and camp staff
Travel insurance, which we strongly advise you to carry
Alcohol and drinks not listed
Personal spending and souvenirs
Any change of flights caused by weather or schedules (we help you rebook)

Good to know

Is Saadani as good as Nyerere?

Different. It is smaller and more relaxed, with fewer big-cat sightings, but it is close, easy and unique because of the sea.

Can I do this as a day trip?

Yes, we can arrange a day or an overnight.

Is it good for children?

Yes. The short flight and varied activities suit families.

More fly-in safaris

Nyerere (Selous) day trip

A short scenic flight, then a game drive or a boat safari on the Rufiji River, and back on the beach for dinner.

Day tripAbout 45 to 60 minutes each way

Nyerere overnight

Add a night in camp for dawn and dusk game drives, when the animals are most active.

1 nightAbout 45 to 60 minutes each way

Nyerere two nights: river, bush and walking

Two nights in camp, with time for a boat safari, game drives and a walking safari.

2 nightsAbout 45 to 60 minutes each way

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