A dense forest by a sea beach can be a perfect destination for African safari. Such an opportunity is provided by Saadani National Park in Tanzania. The coastal wildlife reserve is in close proximity to both the important cities of Tanzania, namely Dar es Salam and Zanzibar. Saadani is a newly upgraded national park in Tanzania, previously it was a game reserve. The national park is located in the north of Bagamoyo, on the Tanzanian coast.
Saadani National Park in Tanzania has the combination of both costal beauty and the adventure related to a deep, dense forest. Several species of animals are birds are seen in the national park. Many new species of animals were introduced in the national park for increase the existing collection of fauna.
Presently, there are large numbers of animals in Saadani National Park, which include the majestic lions, elephants, zebras, buffaloes, giraffes, wildebeest, elands, warthog, greater kudu, waterbuck, hartebeest, red duiker, baboon, vervet monkey and a rare species called Roosevelt’s sable antelope. Elephants moving in large herds are a common feature in Saadani National Park. Boat rides on the Wami River may enable one to get a glance of seeing hippos, rhinos, crocodiles and some rare species of reptiles.
Some rare species of birds, which include the mangrove kingfisher and the lesser flamingo are also spotted in the national park as well as on the beach in Saadani. The beach of the Saadani National Park is also a breeding ground for the rare green turtle.
