Where the Bush meets the Beach

Simply Saadani Camp

Rooms on the Beach

Safari & Activities

Unique Safari & Beach Accommodation In Saadani National Park

About Simply Saadani Camp

Built on an old coconut plantation, Simply Saadaani camp can play tricks with the mind. On arrival, guests are led through a lush natural tunnel of overhanging trees with surround sound of the bush until suddenly, at the end of the tunnel, you are facing a stunning deserted white-sand beach and Indian ocean which is the last thing you’d expect to find at the end of the trail.

As the only coastal wildlife preserve in east Africa, there is nowhere quite like Saadani. With just nine beautiful rustic tented rooms, all with sea views and raised up high on large wooden platforms, it feels like you have been washed up on your very own desert island. From the cheeky Vervet monkeys on the balconies to the cute wide-eyed bush babies who visit the bar at night, to the stunning variety of bird life, it’s a tranquil, unique and beautiful place.

As well as game drives and boat safaris arranged from the camp, the camp has its own wildlife research centre where elephant and green turtle lectures take place as well as short canoe safaris and nature trails. The nearby turtle sanctuary which that camp supports is also another wonderful element to this little gem of a place.

Accommodation & Amenities

Where Bush meets Beach restaurant

9 banda suites

Family rooms

En-suite bathrooms

Private beach area

WiFi (in restaurant)

Private parking

Solar-powered camp

KEY DETAILS

Open: June - March

Airstrip: Saadani (30 minutes drive)

Daily schedules from Zanzibar

By car: Dar Es Salaam (4 hours)

Your Room on the Wild Beach

The nine raised suites at Simply Saadani are expansive with makuti thatched roofs and spacious verandas overlooking deserted beach and Indian ocean.

All rooms have en suite bathrooms with flushing toilets and rain showers. Beds are king sized in double rooms and family room's main bedroom. Twin rooms and family room's second bedroom feature single beds.

Out on the deck, guests can get comfy on the chairs, relax on the sunbeds or enjoy amazing sunrises.

High Life Double / Twin

High Life Family

Venus Suite

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Unforgettable Adventures Await in Saadani

Saadani National Park offers a unique safari experience that goes beyond the typical safari adventures. Explore the park on exciting game drives in 4x4 vehicles, but that's not all! Unlike the famous northern parks like Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, Saadani lets you get even closer to nature with walking safaris and thrilling boat safaris. This variety of activities makes your Tanzania safari truly unforgettable.

In between your exhilarating adventures, unwind on your private terrace overlooking the stunning Indian Ocean. Read a book, soak up the sun on the beach, or take a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters. The camp offers a variety of complimentary activities for you to enjoy, making Saadani a one-stop shop for an incredible safari and beach holiday in Tanzania.

Game Drives

Boat Safari

Walking Safari

Marine Park

Canoe Rides

Research Centre

Nature Walks

Mkwaja Village

Game Drives

The best time for game drives in the park is early morning and late afternoon avoiding the heat of the day, like us, the wildlife like to hide away when it’s too hot and are far more active in the early mornings and early evenings.
No Tanzania safari would be complete without a game drive in one of our super custom-made safari vehicles, all open allowing fantastic photo opportunities. We take our guests out for 3-4 hours either departing early after a quick cuppa just before dawn or following afternoon tea at the end of the day.

Boat Safari

The exception to the early morning and late afternoon game drives is when we go on the boat. We combine the boat generally with an extended day game drive and tend to leave after a leisurely breakfast and head straight down to the Wami river for a few hours on the boat where we have our packed lunch amongst hippo and crocs.
The birdlife along the river is also incredible and Pells Fishing Owl have been seen in this area. We would then game drive back to camp arriving just before dark.

Walking Safari

The unusual salt flats in Saadani offer super foot safaris as the salt tells us so much of what went on the night before due to the clear tracks left by resident lion, elephant, buffalo and much more.
Head out on foot with your guide and maybe set a camera trap which you can collect a few days later when out on safari again to see what the lens has caught. This terrain is open, flat and easy to walk.

Marine Park

The marine park forms part of Saadani NP and is just south of Simply Saadani. A Tent with a View began the project to protect the green turtles and supported a local youngster Hamisi in looking after the turtles and making sure as many eggs hatched as possible.
From here, the Seasense organisation gave it greater weight and worked with Hamisi for many years before it falling under the Tanzania NP authority when they took charge of the park. Today Hamisi works full time in Simply Saadani as a guide and will happily take our guests to watch hatchings when they happen. It’s magical watching these newly-born baby turtles head straight to the vast Indian ocean and disappear out to sea.

Canoe Rides

A lovely way to spend a few hours in the late afternoon is to row along the camp’s very own creek. The creek is very tranquil with distant sounds of the Indian ocean. The mangroves are full of beautiful birds. You can watch tiny crabs as well and the smaller fauna often overlooked when in the car or even on foot.
The canoe can be combined with a talk at the wildlife research centre or one of the nature walks. The canoe is tide-dependant but your guide will advise you of the best time on the day you’d like to go.

Research Centre

The research centre was built to be the home of the Saadani elephant collaring project which took place in 2010-2012 and which gave valuable information about the elephant corridors vital to their protection.
A new lion research project is kicking off in 2024 at Simply Saadani camp, aiming to shed light on the behavior and ecology of these majestic creatures. Researchers at the camp will be studying lion populations in the surrounding area, and sharing this valuable insights and conservation efforts with our guests.

Nature Walks

There are 4 colour-coded nature walks around the camp grounds of varying lengths. The walks can be done independently or with a guide.
Enjoy the tranquility of the bush, fantastic for birders and a great chance to see the smaller fauna around the grounds from duika and bushbuck to elephant shrew, mongoose and warthog.

Mkwaja Village

This gives a wonderful insight into life in a typical Tanzanian fishing village. After breakfast, we walk north along the beach and then take a look at life on the coast, visit the local hospital that we helped set up and sometimes play an impromtu game of football with the local children when they’re not in school. Afterwards, we head back to camp by car for lunch.
There is a small charge for this guided tour.

SAFARI AND BEACH HOLIDAYS

Zanzibar Beach Holiday &
3 Day Safari

9 Days

Zanzibar beach & culture • Safari in Saadani national park • Boat safari on Wami river • Amazing wildlife

US $2235

FAMILY SAFARI HOLIDAYS

Family Learning Holiday
The Young Safari Guide

11 Days

Saadani national park • Wami river boat safari • Selous Game reserve • Maasai village visit • Zanzibar beaches

US $4370

Safari from Zanzibar

Two Day Safari from Zanzibar to Saadani

2 Days

20 minutes from Zanzibar • Best of Tanzania’s wildlife • 4x4, Foot & Boat Safaris • Stunning accommodation on the wild beach

US $865

HONEYMOON IN TANZANIA

Tanzania Honeymoon
The Secret Safari Parks

11 Days

Saadani national park • 4x4, boat and foot safaris • Nyerere National Park • Off the beaten track • Swahili coast • Zanzibar

US $4400

Unique Safari & Beach Accommodation In Saadani National Park

Your Room on the Wild Beach

What Our Clients Say

Unforgettable Adventures Await in Saadani

Game Drives

Boat Safari

Walking Safari

Marine Park

Canoe Rides

Research Centre

Nature Walks

Mkwaja Village

Game Drives

Boat Safari

Walking Safari

Marine Park

Canoe Rides

Research Centre

Nature Walks

Mkwaja Village

Safaris and Tours in Saadani National Park

SAFARI AND BEACH HOLIDAYS

Zanzibar Beach Holiday &
3 Day Safari

FAMILY SAFARI HOLIDAYS

Family Learning Holiday
The Young Safari Guide

Safari from Zanzibar

Two Day Safari from Zanzibar to Saadani

HONEYMOON IN TANZANIA

Tanzania Honeymoon
The Secret Safari Parks

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Simply Saadani Camp

Unique Safari & Beach Accommodation In Saadani National Park