Itinerary for Best 2-Day Saadani National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam
Day 1: Drive from Dar es Salaam – Game Drive – Sunset on the Beach
Highlights: Scenic drive from Dar, game drive, beach relaxation, sunset photography
Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Dar es Salaam. Travel to Saadani National Park through scenic countryside and villages. Upon arrival, begin your first game drive, spotting animals like giraffes, warthogs, buffaloes, and elephants. Enjoy a packed lunch inside the park. In the afternoon, continue exploring and later check in to your lodge or beach camp. Wind down the day on the beach as you watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean — a rare safari treat.
Included Activities:
- Transfer from Dar es Salaam to Saadani
- Game drive in Saadani National Park
- Beach relaxation and photography
Overnight: Saadani Safari Lodge / beach camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Wami River Boat Safari – Return to Dar es Salaam
Highlights: Wami River boat safari, birdwatching, crocodiles & hippos, return transfer
After breakfast, embark on a memorable boat safari along the Wami River. Glide through mangroves as your guide points out hippos, crocodiles, and a colorful array of birds. After the river cruise, enjoy a relaxed brunch or packed lunch, and prepare for the drive back to Dar es Salaam with scenic stops along the way. Arrive in the evening and drop off at your accommodation.
Included Activities:
- Wami River boat safari
- Wildlife and birdwatching
- Transfer back to Dar es Salaam
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Essential Packing List for 2-Day Saadani Safari
- Light, neutral-colored safari clothes
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a wide-brim hat
- Insect repellent (especially for evenings)
- Comfortable walking shoes or sandals
- Swimsuit and beachwear
- Binoculars and camera with zoom lens
- Small backpack and reusable water bottle
- Personal toiletries and medications
- Passport and local currency (TZS)