Saadani National Park, National park on Indian Ocean coast, Tanzania
The 1100 square kilometer park combines savannah, wetlands, mangrove forests, and sandy beaches along the northeastern coast of Tanzania.
The park area transformed from a colonial hunting ground to protected land in 2005, incorporating the former Saadani game reserve and Mkwaja ranch.
The region maintains strong connections to Swahili coastal traditions, with local communities continuing fishing practices passed through generations near park boundaries.
Visitors reach the park by road from Dar es Salaam, taking approximately three hours, or through scheduled flights landing at nearby airstrips.
Green turtles select the remote beaches of Saadani as nesting grounds, while elephants frequently venture to the shoreline for salt water bathing.
Location: Pwani Region
Location: Tanga Region
Inception: 2005
Website: https://tanzaniaparks.go.tz/national_parks/saadani-national-park
GPS coordinates: -6.00000,38.75000
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:44
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