Embark on a day trip to Saadani National Park from Dar es Salaam. Enjoy a guided bird watching safari, a game drive, a boat safari on the Wami River, and a bush picnic lunch.
Start your journey early with a comfortable 4x4 transfer from Dar es Salaam, guided by Ol’tau’s experienced safari team. As you leave behind the bustle of the city, travel along the coastal route heading north towards Saadani National Park — Tanzania’s only national park bordering the Indian Ocean.
Upon arrival, park entry formalities will be handled by your Ol’tau guide. A short briefing introduces you to the park’s unique ecosystem — where marine, riverine, and savannah landscapes converge in spectacular harmony.
Saadani is a bird lover’s haven, home to over 290 bird species. With Ol’tau’s trained guide, explore coastal forests, mangrove swamps, and open grasslands, watching for Mangrove Kingfishers, African Fish Eagles, Pink-backed Pelicans, Flamingos, Bee-eaters, Waders, and Sunbirds.
Enjoy a guided game drive through Saadani’s open plains and acacia woodlands. The park offers sightings of giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks, reedbucks, and baboons. With luck, you might spot elusive predators like leopards or catch a glimpse of elephants wandering down to the beach.
Pause for a delicious packed lunch in a shaded, scenic spot inside the park. Surrounded by nature, this peaceful moment is perfect for soaking in the sounds and scents of the wild.
As the day softens into golden light, your Saadani experience ends with a tranquil boat safari on the Wami River — a hidden gem of this park. Glide past riverbanks teeming with life, including hippos, crocodiles, kingfishers, herons, and darters.
