Overview
This 1-day Saadani Safari from Zanzibar is designed for travelers who want to enjoy a real Tanzania wildlife experience without spending many days away from the beach. Saadani National Park is special because it combines bush, wildlife, river scenery, and coastal atmosphere. The trip starts with hotel pickup in Zanzibar, flight support to the mainland, a guided game drive inside Saadani National Park, lunch, and return flight support back to Zanzibar. It is a good option for couples, families, and travelers with limited time.
Highlights
- Fly-in safari from Zanzibar
- Visit Saadani National Park in one day
- Good chance to see giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, elephants, and birdlife
- Unique bush and coastal safari feeling
- Hotel pickup and drop-off support in Zanzibar
- Professional mainland safari guide
- Good option for beach holiday travelers with limited time
Itinerary
- Morning - Zanzibar Hotel Pickup and Flight to Saadani
Early pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar and transfer to the airport for your flight support to Saadani area. On arrival, meet your mainland safari guide and begin your safari experience.
- Hotel pickup in Zanzibar
- Transfer to Zanzibar Airport
- Flight support to Saadani area
- Meet your mainland safari guide
- Start the game drive in Saadani National Park
- Midday - Game Drive and Picnic Lunch
Enjoy a guided game drive inside Saadani National Park. The park gives you a mix of wildlife, open bush, river scenery, and coastal atmosphere.
- Game drive in Saadani National Park
- Wildlife viewing depending on the season and animal movement
- Picnic lunch during the safari
- Photo stops and nature viewing
- Afternoon - Return to Zanzibar
After the safari experience, transfer back to the airstrip for return flight support to Zanzibar. On arrival, transfer back to your hotel.
- Final game drive depending on timing
- Transfer to airstrip
- Return flight support to Zanzibar
- Hotel drop-off in Zanzibar
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar
- Return flight support from Zanzibar to Saadani area based on estimated fare
- Mainland airport or airstrip transfers
- Saadani National Park entry fees
- Guided game drive
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Lunch during safari
- Drinking water during safari
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips for driver-guide
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Flight fare increase after quotation
- Extra activities not mentioned
- Items not listed in the inclusions
Before you book
- Pickup
- Zanzibar hotel pickup and airport transfer are arranged after flight availability is checked. The exact pickup time, airport and any location supplement are confirmed in writing before payment.
- Start time
- Early departure is normally required. Final hotel pickup and flight times are confirmed after airline and supplier availability is secured.
- Private / shared
- Private safari vehicle unless the confirmed quotation states a shared arrangement. Domestic flights may carry other passengers.
- Guide language
- Live tour guidance and booking communication are provided in English. Another guide language is available only when Kofia confirms it in writing before payment.
- Children
- Children may join when the airline, park, accommodation and itinerary permit. Send each child age and travel document details before confirmation. Child fare, seat, room and safety requirements are quoted in writing.
- Cancellation
- The quotation will show the cancellation terms before payment. Issued flights, park fees, permits and reserved accommodation may be non-refundable or date-restricted. If a guest cancels, Kofia refunds any recoverable balance after disclosed supplier charges. A booking request alone has no cancellation charge.
- Weather
- Safety and official operating decisions come first. Wildlife sightings and exact routes are never guaranteed. Airline, park or supplier disruptions follow the written quotation; Kofia will offer the available reroute, reschedule or refund for any recoverable unprovided service.
- Payment
- Flights, permits and accommodation are secured only after the required deposit or payment. The written quotation states the amount, due date, currency, payment method and supplier conditions. Fare changes before ticketing may require a revised quotation. Never pay an account or link that Kofia has not confirmed.
- Confirmation
- Kofia normally acknowledges the request quickly and aims to send a complete quotation within 24 hours after checking flights and suppliers. The safari is confirmed only after written confirmation and any required payment.
Questions and answers
How does pickup work?
Zanzibar hotel pickup and airport transfer are arranged after flight availability is checked. The exact pickup time, airport and any location supplement are confirmed in writing before payment.
When is my booking confirmed?
Kofia normally acknowledges the request quickly and aims to send a complete quotation within 24 hours after checking flights and suppliers. The safari is confirmed only after written confirmation and any required payment.
What is the cancellation policy?
The quotation will show the cancellation terms before payment. Issued flights, park fees, permits and reserved accommodation may be non-refundable or date-restricted. If a guest cancels, Kofia refunds any recoverable balance after disclosed supplier charges. A booking request alone has no cancellation charge.
What happens if weather or operating conditions change?
Safety and official operating decisions come first. Wildlife sightings and exact routes are never guaranteed. Airline, park or supplier disruptions follow the written quotation; Kofia will offer the available reroute, reschedule or refund for any recoverable unprovided service.

