3 days Saadani Boat Safari

u003cp style=u0022text-align: justify;u0022u003eSaadani Boat Safari: Experiencing a boat safari in Saadani National Park is an exhilarating adventure. Cruising along the Wami River and observing hippos and crocodiles up close provides an authentic taste of an African safari. This boat safari combines the thrill of wildlife observation with the relaxation of a beach holiday.u003c/pu003enu003cp style=u0022text-align: justify;u0022u003eSaadani National Park holds the distinction of being the only game reserve in East Africa that meets the ocean, featuring stunning white sandy beaches. Situated approximately 100 km northwest of Dar es Salaam, it is the closest park to the city, making it ideal for weekend getaways and day trips.u003c/pu003enu003cp style=u0022text-align: justify;u0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022alignright wp-image-15891 size-fullu0022 src=u0022https://www.wildsofafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/saadani-park-elephants.jpgu0022 alt=u0022Saadani Boat Safariu0022 width=u0022900u0022 height=u0022390u0022 /u003eu003c/pu003enu003cp style=u0022text-align: justify;u0022u003eThe beaches within Saadani National Park represent a prime nesting area for green turtles, the largest among hard-shelled sea turtles, located to the north of Dar es Salaam. These turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, relying on the sun’s warmth for the hatching process.u003c/pu003enu003cp style=u0022text-align: justify;u0022u003eSaadani National Park is home to around 30 species of larger mammals, alongside various reptiles and birds. The park's vegetation primarily consists of three main types: tall grass savanna that can reach up to two meters, scattered palms, and grasslands dominated by shorter grasses.u003c/pu003enu003cp style=u0022text-align: justify;u0022u003eBoat Safari in Wami Riveru003c/pu003enu003cp style=u0022text-align: justify;u0022u003eEmbarking on a boat safari in the Wami River is a standout experience for anyone visiting Saadani National Park. Typically lasting between 2 to 3 hours, the safari provides excellent opportunities to see multiple pods of hippos and giant crocodiles, along with a variety of riverine birds including malachite, pied, and even giant kingfishers. Common bird sightings also include the woolly-necked stork, common sandpipers, lilac-breasted rollers, palm nut vultures, fish eagles, and ground hornbills.u003c/pu003e

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u003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003ch3u003eSaadani Boat Safari Itineraryu003c/h3u003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDay 1: Dar es Salaam -Saadani Boat Safariu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eLeave Dar es Salaam for the camping safari in Saadani national park at 0800 hrs via Chalinze. Arrive Saadani in the mid-day for lunch at the camp and short rest. Afternoon embark into boat safari along Wami River where you will see Hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks and different water birds. Late afternoon drive back to the camp for Dinner and overnight.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDay 2: Full Day Saadani boat Safariu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eBreakfast then depart for a full day game viewing in Saadani National Park. Today we will take you for a full day game drive in the Saadani national park with packed lunch. The Saadani national Parks boast a variety of animals include lion, leopard, hyena, elephant, burchellâs zebra, African buffalo, cape eland, greater Kudu, aardvark and warthog. The park is also a home to various species of u003ca href=u0022https://www.wildsofafrica.com/chimpanzee-tracking-mahale/u0022u003eprimatesu003c/au003e such as Zanzibar galago, Angolan black and white colobus, wild dogs, vervet monkey, blue monkey, yellow baboon, , black backed jackal, honey badger, African clawless otter, civet, large spotted genet, bushy tailed mongoose, dwarf mongoose, banded mongoose, spotted hyena, savannah, bush pig, hippopotamus, giraffe, lichtenstein's hartebeest, blue wildebeest, cape eland, greater kudu, bushbuck, Harvey's duiker, blue duiker, grey duiker, sunni, common waterbuck and bohor reedbuck. Late afternoon return back to the camp for dinner and overnight.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDay 3: Saadani National Park – Dar Es Salaamu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eToday you will go for a short walking safari just after the breakfast accompanied by an armed ranger. During the walking your guide will assist you to identify different plants and spotting different species of birds. Back to the Lodge for lunch and after lunch depart to Dar es Salaam where we will drop at the hotel or airport for your onward flight back home. End of safari servicesu003c/pu003e

u003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eSaadani Camping Safari Costu003c/pu003enu003cpu003e2 pax @ US $ 750u003c/pu003e

u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSafari Cost Includesu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003ePark entrance feesu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eGame drive in a 4×4 Safari vehicle with pop roofu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eFee for a professional a qualified Safari guideu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eFull board accommodation whilst on Safariu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eActivities as per itineraryu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eDrinking wateru003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSafari Cost Excludesu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eAll beverages,u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eOther activities which do not included on the itineraryu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eItems of a personal natureu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eAirport departure tax,u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eLocal/International flights,u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eVisas,u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eTravel Flying doctorsu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eServices Personal andu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eBaggage insuranceu003c/pu003e