Quick facts
Destination
Saadani National Park
Country
Tanzania
Category
Safari Lodge
Price tier
Luxury
Starting from
$400 per night
Star rating
5 / 5
Number of rooms
15
Nearest airport
Dar es Salaam International (DAR) — 3.5-hour drive from Dar es Salaam
Best for
Beach and Bush, Indian Ocean, Only Coastal NP, All-Inclusive, Wami River, Gin at Sunset
Child policy
Children are welcome.
Last reviewed
May 2026
Saadani Safari Lodge — Tanzania's Only Beach-and-Bush Safari Destination
Saadani Safari Lodge sits inside Saadani National Park — the only national park in Tanzania where the Indian Ocean meets the East African bush. Here, you can walk on the beach in the morning and watch lion on a game drive in the afternoon. The lodge is all-inclusive: meals, drinks, game drives, boat safaris on the Wami River and walking safaris at dawn are all covered. Two swimming pools, a beach bar and the warm Indian Ocean complete the picture.
TripAdvisor reviews describe "the perfect blend of beach and bush" with hosts Graeme and Candy named as "excellent — couldn't have been more accommodating." A guest who got engaged here says "the owner Costa went out of his way to make us feel welcome" and calls the Siri Suite "mind blowing." Another review cuts to the essence: "It is all about the bush and the gin and tonics at sunset. We can't wait to go back." The Wami River boat safari passes hippos, crocodiles and excellent birdlife including the stunning kingfisher species of coastal Tanzania. Note: Saadani's game viewing is best in the afternoons and evenings, not as concentrated as inland parks.
Accommodation
Individually furnished rooms, suites and the Siri Suite. All-inclusive — meals, drinks, game drives, boat safaris, walking safaris. Two swimming pools. Beach bar. Wami River and Indian Ocean access. Wireless internet in common areas.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Dar es Salaam International (DAR)
Transfer time
3.5-hour drive from Dar es Salaam
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Standard Room
Individually furnished rooms with furnished balconies, bathrobes and laptop-friendly workspaces. All-inclusive — meals, drinks and all activities. Pool and beach bar access.
Siri Suite
The lodge's premium suite — "mind blowing" according to guests. Enhanced space and amenities with same all-inclusive access.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
■ Good season ■ Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
Saadani Safari Lodge is entirely unique in Tanzania — the only lodge where you wake to Indian Ocean breakers, walk on a deserted beach, then watch lion on a game drive before sunset. The all-inclusive format, warm hosts and Wami River boat safari make it a compelling addition to any Zanzibar-Dar es Salaam itinerary. Note: game viewing is less concentrated than Serengeti or Nyerere — come for the combination, not the game density alone.— The SafariBando team
