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Overview
Saadani National Park is the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania bordering the sea. Tourists can see animals luxuriating along the Indian Ocean shores where they can have both aquatic and terrestrial tours. Wildlife in Saadani incorporates four of the Big Five, in particular lions, African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes and leopards. Along the coast dolphins are common and Green sea turtles can be spotted. During the October and November migration, whales swim through the Zanzibar channel.
Pros & Cons
- Combination of aquatic and terrestrial tours
- Wonderful beach destination for individuals who incline toward a bramble climate to a typical beach holiday-resort
- Nearest wildlife viewing destination to Zanzibar, associated by daily flights
- Guided walks and boat trips available
- Most of the major safari animals aren't present or easily seen
- The wildlife-viewing circuit is very small
- Lack of wilderness appeal with human settlements all around
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Wildlife & Animals
Wildlife in Saadani includes four of the Big Five, namely lions, African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes and leopards. Masai giraffes, Lichtenstein's hartebeest, waterbucks, blue wildebeests, bohor reedbucks, common and red duikers, Dik-Diks, yellow baboons, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys, Colobus monkeys, mongooses, genets, porcupines, sable antelopes, warthogs, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, Nile monitors are also found in the park.
Wildlife Highlights
Saadani harbors a little populace of Roosevelt's sable, an endangered species observed to be generally just in Nyerere National Park and Kenya's Shimba Hills. Another coastal exceptional is the red duiker. The sea shores in and around the Saadani structure are one of the last significant breeding destinations for green turtles in Tanzania. Boat trips on the mangrove-fixed Wami River accompany a high shot at seeing hippos, crocodiles and a selection of marine and riverine birds.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Saadani National park is open throughout the year, but Roads become sloppy and difficult to travel during April and May. The best wildlife viewing is after the rains, in January and February and from June to August, when there is still plenty of water on the plains, and the wildlife stays within the park.
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Birds
Saadani offers astounding birding in a variety of habitats. Boat trips on the mangrove-lined Wami River offer a decent choice of marine and riverine birds, including the mangrove kingfisher and lesser flamingo. The inside of the park is extraordinary for seeing a portion of the grassland species, and an assortment of raptors, for example, bateleur and crowned bird. Migratory birds are available from November to April.
Best Time for Birding
Birdlife is sufficient throughout the year, yet bird watching is at its best when the European and north African transient birds are available from November to April. Nesting among the inhabitant birds is occurring during this equivalent time, so it is not difficult to spot birds in their breeding plumage. Wildlife viewing is best during the Dry season (June to October).
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Best Time to Visit – Saadani National Park
Saadani National park is open throughout the year, but Roads become sloppy and difficult to travel during April and May. The best wildlife viewing is after the rains, in January and February and from June to August, when there is still plenty of water on the plains, and the wildlife stays within the park.
May to October (Dry Season)
- Less vegetation and animals concentrate around water, making them easier to spot
- The skies are clear, rain is rare, and there are fewer mosquitoes
- Even though most tourists visit during the Dry season, the parks still feel uncrowded, except for the bustling Chobe riverfront area
- Early morning and evening drives are cold in June, July and August
November to April (Wet Season)
- The scenery is greener, and there are lower rates during this season
- Although wildlife is easier to spot in the Dry season, you'll still see plenty
- There are many newborn animals and migratory birds
- Except for January and February, rains seldom interfere with your trip
- During January and February, the rains can be continuous for days
- It gets very hot in October and November
- Some lodges and camps close down during part of the Wet season
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