Saadani Safari Lodge, Tanzania


Perched on the Indian Ocean, the cosy and elegant Saadani Safari Lodge is the only one within the boundaries of the newest and only beachfront national park in Tanzania, Saadani National Park. Being East Africa's only park with sea frontage, Saadani National Park provides the unique opportunity for visitors to go game viewing and swimming in the ocean on the same day. The lodge consists of 9 tented cottages on a tranquil beach overlooking the Indian Ocean. With a tree house overlooking a water hole frequented by bird and animal life, a pool and beach front hammocks and intriguing game activities, Saadani Safari Lodge provides the perfect balance between a relaxing beach holiday and a wildlife safari.

Location

Saadani Safari Lodge is roughly 4 hours by road from Dar es Salaam. From Arusha, it is approximately 7 hours by road via Pangani on the coast. Charter flights are available making it a 20 min flight from Zanzibar and 30 min flight from Dar es Salaam.

Highlights

  • Bottled-nosed dolphins are common off the South coast of the reserve, whales pass through the Zanzibar channel in October and November, and there is a green turtle breeding beach at Madete in the North.
  • Elephants have been known to visit the beach and just a stone's throw from the open sea, Hippos wallow in the river estuary.
  • A minute's stroll behind the lodge brings you to the hide overlooking a waterhole. Here you can be served sundowners or tea and cake, whilst you watch animals drinking and listen to the sounds of waves breaking on the beach just beyond them.
  • The white sandy beach disappears to the horizon in both directions. You can walk barefooted directly from your veranda onto the beach for a gentle stroll.

Facilities

  • Decked swimming pool
  • Hidden treehouse overlooking a water hole
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Barbeque
  • Quirky 'boat' bar
  • Restaurant
  • Library and internet access
  • Lounge area
  • Gift shop with aquarium and a star gazing platform

Activities

Game drives in Saadani NP, swimming to one of the off-shore sand islands, snorkelling, boat trips along the Wami River, guided walking safaris, fishing and private candlelit dinners for honeymooners.

Meal Basis

Full Board and Fully Inclusive

Child Policy

Children above the age of 6 years are welcome at Saadani Safari Lodge

Accommodation

Saadani Safari Lodge has 9 individually decorated tented cottages with en-suite facilities, solar electricity, ceiling fans and a second netted bed on the balcony should you want to sleep outside. A new addition is the Siri Suite for the ultimate in luxury.

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Customer Review

Holiday to Tanzania during October 2011

Tanzania Review

Only stayed in Zanzibar. Great atmosphere, very friendly people, beautiful scenery, idealic beaches. Couldn't praise it more.

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