Saadani National Park
Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Saadani
Tanzania's only national park on the Indian Ocean; you can see elephants on the beach and take boat trips to spot hippos and crocodiles.
The park lies about 50 km north of Bagamoyo and combines beaches, mangrove river mouths and savannah. You may see elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions and several antelope species. A boat trip on the Wami River brings you close to hippos, crocodiles and kingfishers, and green sea turtles occasionally nest on the beach. Animal density is lower than in the northern parks, but the park is quiet and its scenery is distinctive. Entry is about US$30 per person per day, plus vehicle fees. A one- or two-day tour that includes a vehicle and guide is recommended.
Opening hours
06:00–18:30
Nearby sights
- Holy Ghost Catholic Mission & Museum
- Bagamoyo Beach
- Bagamoyo Fish Market
- Bagamoyo Stone Town
- German Boma
- Caravan Serai
- Old Fort
- TaSUBa (Bagamoyo Arts and Cultural Institute)