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bling walls of an Arab-built fort that was used as a holding cell for slaves before
they were shipped to Zanzibar. During German colonial times the fort served as
the customs house.
SAADANI NATIONAL PARK
Why go
Enjoy a long, mostly deserted coastline and the chance to see elephants,
giraffes, hippos and other wildlife; easily reached from Dar es Salaam for those
without much time.
When to go
June-February; black cotton soil is a problem in many areas during
the March through May heavy rains.
Practicalities
Drive, bus or fly in from Dar es Salaam; drive or bus from Pan-
gani.
SLEEPING & EATING
Tent With a View Safari Lodge
LODGE $$$
( 022-211 0507, 0713-323318;
www.saadani.com
;
s/d full board US$275/390, all inclus-
ive US$465/590; ) This secluded hideaway has spacious, raised tree house-style
bandas
on a particularly lovely stretch of deserted, driftwood-strewn beach just north of the park
boundary. All have verandahs and hammocks. Excursions include safaris in the park and
boat trips on the Wami River. Park entry fees are payable only for those days you enter the
park. The same management runs a lodge in Selous Game Reserve, and combination itin-
eraries can be arranged.
Saadani Safari Lodge
LODGE $$$
( /fax 022-277 3294;
www.saadanilodge.com
;
s/d full board US$285/480; Jun-Mar;
) This beachside retreat is the only lodge within the park. It has lovely tented cot-
tages set along the sand, an upmarket ambience and an open-style restaurant and sundown-
er deck. Excursions include boat safaris on the Wami River, vehicle safaris, walks and
snorkelling excursions to a nearby sandbank. The same management runs the soon-to-open
Saadani River Lodge
(
www.saadanriverlodge.com
)
.
