Saadani National Park
The only park in East Africa where the safari meets the sea
Saadani covers roughly 1,100 square kilometres of coastal savannah, mangrove and beach, between the Wami River and the Indian Ocean. Cterra sits inside it.
Park fees
Plus 18% VAT. Children pay a reduced rate. East African residents and citizens pay different tariffs.
The fee is charged by Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), not by Cterra, and it is not included in your accommodation rate. We show the estimated amount for your party at the first step of the booking so that nothing appears late.
The fee runs per person for every 24 hours you are inside the park, so a three-night stay is charged as three days.
How it is paid
Payment is made at the gate on arrival. Tanzania National Parks has been moving away from cash across its parks, so we recommend arriving prepared to pay by card or by government control number. We confirm the current arrangement with every guest before travel.
What it pays for
Anti-poaching patrols, road and gate maintenance, and the ranger teams who make the park safe to visit. Saadani's elephant and giraffe populations have recovered substantially since it became a national park in 2005.
What you will see
Elephant, giraffe, buffalo, warthog, yellow baboon and at least a dozen antelope species. Lion are present and occasionally seen. The Wami River holds hippo and crocodile, and the coastal strip is a nesting ground for green turtles.
When to visit
The long rains fall roughly from March to May, and tracks become difficult. June to October is dry and cool, with the best game viewing as animals concentrate around water. December to February is hot, clear and excellent for the ocean.