2-Day Saadani National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam – Wildlife & Wami River Boat Trip

Experience Tanzania’s only park where the bush meets the beach on 2 days safari from Dar es Salaam for $500 per person. This Safari includes game drives in Saadani National Park and a boat safari on the Wami River. Experience wildlife then relax along the Indian Ocean coast.

2 DAYS

Duration

ADVENTURE

Safari Type

DAR ES SALAAM

Start/End

BEACH & BUSH

Experience

Introduction

Experience our 2-Day Saadani National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam including river boat trip at the delta of Wami river for just $500 per person, where the African bush meets the Indian Ocean. This unique safari lets you enjoy exciting game drives and a scenic boat safari on the Wami River in Tanzania’s only coastal national park. The experience is made even better with luxurious and very safe accommodations, giving you the perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and relaxation in one unforgettable trip.

Tour Overview

This 2-day safari from Dar es Salaam takes you to Saadani National Park, Tanzania’s only wildlife park located along the Indian Ocean coast. The tour combines thrilling game drives across open savannah with a relaxing boat safari on the Wami River, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birdlife.
You will have the chance to see elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and other wildlife in their natural habitat, then unwind in luxurious and secure accommodation inside or near the park. This safari is perfect for travelers looking for a short getaway that blends wildlife adventure, river exploration, and coastal relaxation at an affordable price of $500 per person.

The Journey Itinerary

Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from Dar es Salaam. We navigate through scenic Swahili villages and coconut groves, reaching Saadani by midday. After a warm welcome and lunch at your lodge, we embark on an afternoon game drive. Witness the incredible sight of zebras and giraffes against a backdrop of palm trees. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, waterbucks, and even leopards as the sun sets over the savannah.

Accommodation: Classic Banda Suites / Saadani Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (Lunch & Dinner)

Wake up to the sound of waves. After an early breakfast, we take a boat safari on the Great Wami River. This is a bird watcher's dream, home to flamingos, kingfishers, and fish eagles. You will see massive crocodiles basking on the banks and pods of hippos in the water. After a final game drive where we might spot elephants playing on the beach, we enjoy a hot lunch before the drive back to Dar es Salaam, arriving before nightfall.

Meal Plan: Half Board (Breakfast & Hot Lunch)

What's Included

  • • Professional English-speaking guide
  • • Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
  • • Wami River Boat Safari
  • • All Park Entry & Conservation fees
  • • Full Board Accommodation
  • • Mineral Water & Government Taxes

What's Excluded

  • • Staff Gratuities (Tips)
  • • Laundry & Personal Items
  • • Alcoholic & Soft Drinks
  • • International Airfares
  • • Travel Insurance

Booking & Cancellation Policy

  • Payments: 20% deposit to confirm; 80% balance due 30 days before arrival.
  • Cancellations: 20% fee (60+ days), 50% fee (31-60 days), 75% fee (15-30 days), 100% fee (within 14 days).

Expedition Gallery

Wildlife Sighting
Saadani Beach
Safari Vehicle
Wami River
Elephants
Sunset