2-Day Saadani Safari from Dar es Salaam
A private 2-day safari from Dar es Salaam to Saadani National Park, Tanzania's only park on the coast, with game drives on both days, a boat safari on the Wami River and a night at a lodge or tented camp in the park.
A Night Where the Bush Meets the Sea
Saadani's grassland and woodland run down to the Indian Ocean, and the Wami River forms its southern edge. Staying a night gives you the best of it: an afternoon game drive when the heat drops, the sound of the bush and the sea at night, and an early boat trip on the river when the light is soft and the animals are active.
On land you can see giraffes, buffalo, warthogs, waterbuck and other antelopes; elephants and lions live here too but are seen less often than in the northern parks. On the Wami River, hippos and crocodiles are common and the banks are full of birds. The trip suits travellers in Dar es Salaam, and guests on Zanzibar who take the ferry across.
Only one day? See the Saadani Day Trip →
Highlights
- Tanzania's only national park on the Indian Ocean coast
- Game drives on both days with your private driver-guide
- A morning boat safari on the Wami River
- A night at a lodge or tented camp inside the park, full board
- Pick-up and drop-off in Dar es Salaam; ferry from Zanzibar on request
What to bring
- Neutral-coloured clothes and a light warm layer
- Sun hat, sunglasses and sun cream
- Insect repellent
- Swimwear, if your lodge is on the beach
- Camera and binoculars
Route Map
- By road
- Day of the trip
Lines show the order of travel, not the exact roads.
We collect you from your hotel in Dar es Salaam in the morning and drive north, about four hours, to Saadani National Park. After lunch at your lodge or camp, you set out on an afternoon game drive through the grassland and coastal woodland.
Overnight: Lodge or tented camp in Saadani National Park
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
An early boat safari on the Wami River, looking for hippos, crocodiles and water birds, then a final game drive and lunch before the road back to Dar es Salaam, arriving in the late afternoon or evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Price Per Person — Private Safari
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $905 |
| 2 People | $665 |
| 3 People | $585 |
| 4 People | $545 |
| 5 People | $520 |
| 6 People | $505 |
Price per person in US dollars, by the number of people travelling together, sharing rooms. Groups of more than 6: price on request.
Staying on Zanzibar? We add the fast ferry to Dar es Salaam and back with port transfers, about 95 US dollars per person.
Trip Notes
- Start & end: your hotel in Dar es Salaam
- Private safari: your group only, on the dates you choose
- About 4 hours by road each way
- Lodge or tented camp named when we confirm availability
- Prices may change if park fees change
Includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide
- Saadani National Park entry fees for 2 days and the hotel concession fee
- Wami River boat safari and its park fee
- 1 night at a lodge or tented camp in the park, full board
- Drinking water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Dar es Salaam
Excludes
- International flights and visa fees
- Accommodation in Dar es Salaam
- Ferry from Zanzibar (on request)
- Travel insurance
- Tanzania's compulsory inbound travel insurance for foreign visitors (44 US dollars per person, from 1 October 2026)
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
- Drinks not included in the lodge's meal plan
- Any government increase in park fees or taxes after booking
Questions Travellers Ask
Why stay overnight instead of a day trip?
The drive is about four hours each way. Staying a night gives you game drives on two days, a morning boat safari when the animals are active, and a much more relaxed pace.
What animals will we see?
Giraffes, buffalo, warthogs, waterbuck and other antelopes on land, and hippos, crocodiles and many birds on the Wami River. Elephants and lions live in the park but are seen less often than in the northern parks.
Can we come from Zanzibar?
Yes. We add the fast ferry from Stone Town to Dar es Salaam and back, with port transfers, for about 95 US dollars per person. The ferry takes about two hours each way.
Where will we stay?
At a lodge or tented camp inside the park, with dinner, breakfast and lunch. We name it when we confirm availability for your dates.
Can we add a night?
Yes. A second night gives time for a beach walk and more game drives. Ask us for a price.
