Sadaan National Park
Sadaan National Park-Located in the centre of the historic triangle of Bagamoyo, Pangani and Zanzibar, Saadani National Park covers 1100km square. It is the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania bordering the sea. The climate is coastal, hot and humid. It offers a unique combination of both marine and mainland flora and fauna in a culturally fascinating setting. About 30 species of larger mammals like waterbuck, giraffe, warthog, yellow baboon, hartebeest, wildebeest, zebra, elephant and lion. Green turtles breeding site are present as well as numerous reptiles, over 220 bird species including migratory birds, Swahili culture and historical remains. Besides many species of fish (over 40), green turtles, humpback whales and dolphins occur in the ocean nearby.
It encompasses a preserved ecosystem including the former Saadani game reserve, the former Mkwaja ranch area, the Wami River as well as the Zaraninge Forest. Many villages exist around the boundaries of the park. Before being included in the national park, the Zaraninge forest was managed by the World Wide Fund for nature (WWF) whose goal was to preserve the extremely high botanical diversity of one of the last coastal rain forests remaining in Tanzania. The park can be accessed by air to Mkwaja or Sadaan airstrip, water and land from any part of the country. We create customized tour packages specifically for those who are ready to embark on this adventurous journey! Reach out to us and lets tailor this amazing adventure for you.