Saadani National Park

Best Time to Visit

12 Saadani Safaris

Expert

By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Tanzania.

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The best time for watching wildlife in Saadani is after the rains, in January and February, and from June to August, when there is still plenty of water on the plains and wildlife stays within the park. As a general bush/beach break destination Saadani is good to visit most of the year, except during the peak of the rains from April to May.

Best Time January and February and June to August (Animals are attracted to water in the park)

High Season June to October (Park rarely gets crowded at any time)

Low Season April and May (Access roads might be impassable)

Best Weather June to September (Little rainfall)

Worst Weather March, April & May (Peak of Wet season)

June to September –Dry Season

Animal densities are higher from June to August after the rains
Sun is prevalent while rain is rare
Mosquitoes are fewer, so the risk of malaria is lower
Animals move out of the park at the end of the Dry season when the water on the plains has dried out

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October to May –Wet Season

Animal densities are higher from January and February after the rains
The scenery is rich and full
April and May is a slow time for tourism and rates might be less
Birding is at its finest with the presence of migratory birds
Navigation of roads may be harder
It is very wet from March through May