Quick facts
Destination
Saadani National Park
Country
Tanzania
Category
Safari Lodge
Price tier
Luxury
Starting from
$450 per night
Star rating
5 / 5
Number of rooms
20
Nearest airport
Dar es Salaam International Airport (DAR) — 4-hour drive north of Dar es Salaam
Best for
Luxury Saadani, Two Pools, Africology Spa, Indian Ocean, Sanctuary Quality, Resident Rates
Child policy
Children are welcome.
Last reviewed
May 2026
Sanctuary Saadani Safari Lodge โ Luxury at Tanzania's Coastal Game Reserve
Sanctuary Saadani Safari Lodge is the premium lodge in Saadani National Park, operated by Sanctuary Retreats โ one of Africa's established luxury safari groups. Where Simply Saadani Camp offers authentic simplicity, Sanctuary Saadani provides a full luxury experience: two swimming pools, Africology spa amenities, multiple nooks and common areas, attentive well-trained staff and a direct Indian Ocean setting that blends game viewing with beach luxury.
Reviews from resident Tanzanian guests describe it as having "luxurious yet simple accommodation" with "wonderful common areas of which there were many nooks and crannies in which to rest and relax." The staff are consistently praised for accommodating unusual dietary requirements and providing personalised attention. Like Simply Saadani, the lodge gives access to the unique Saadani combination: game drives and boat safaris in the same national park as an Indian Ocean beach.
Accommodation
Riverside and beachfront accommodation suites with private terraces, Africology spa amenities in bathrooms and Indian Ocean or Wami River views. Two swimming pools. Multiple restaurant and lounge areas, including a beachfront dining option. WiFi in communal areas. Full board rates with comprehensive activity programme.
Activities
Game drives in Saadani NP. Boat safaris on the Wami River. Beach walks and swimming. Walking safaris. Snorkelling offshore. Cultural village visits.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Dar es Salaam International Airport (DAR)
Transfer time
4-hour drive north of Dar es Salaam
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Riverside Suite
Suites overlooking the Wami River with Africology spa amenities, private terrace and full luxury fittings. Two pool access and multiple lounge areas.
Beachfront Suite
Suites with direct Indian Ocean views. Private terrace, Africology amenities and Sanctuary service standard.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
โ Good season โ Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
Sanctuary Saadani Safari Lodge is the only luxury-tier option in Saadani National Park and delivers the full Sanctuary Retreats experience โ two pools, spa amenities and the personalised service the brand is known for โ alongside the unique coastal wildlife combination. Resident rates make it accessible for Tanzanian-based travellers wanting a short luxury escape from Dar.โ The SafariBando team