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Saadani Safari Lodge sits exclusively in the heart of Saadani National Park, Tanzania. Saadani is unique for its extraordinary diversity of scenery and wildlife. Beach, bush and river have been thrown together in such a colourful clash of ecosystems that there is nothing to compare with it anywhere on the eastern coast of Africa.
At Saadani Safari Lodge the Indian Ocean breaks almost to the foot of your bed directly onto African bush and forces it way into the Wami river on the rising tide. Elephants have been known to cavort on the beach just a stone’s throw from the open sea, while hippos wallow in the river estuary. The lodge is a delicate blend of rustic chic and eco-cool.
Accommodation is in just nine individual tented cottages set along the beach, cooled by soft ocean breezes and shaded by casherina trees. Cottages are twin or double with swathes of sail cloth adorning the ceilings, large romantic Zanzibar style nets and locally carved furniture. The en suite bathrooms are creatively decorated with sand floors and shell mosaics. Hot water is solar powered and plentiful. The lodge also offers the ultimate in relaxation – ’Al Fresco’ beds - specially made double beds located on the beach front veranda.
The lofty main building, grass-roofed and made from local wood, rests on stilts amongst a stand of dramatic palms overlooking the sea. Meals are served on the lower deck, with menus focusing largely on feasts of fresh prawns and other seafood, which is bought to the kitchens daily.
Higher up, towards the expansive rafters, a sitting room and sundowner deck gives panoramic views of the ocean on one side and the bush on the other and is a lovely place for drinks before dinner.
At Saadani, fly camping is an extra alternative combining the excitement of the African bush at night with luxurious camping amenities. Whilst it retains all the qualities of camping under the stars, you can expect all the ’home from home’ amenities at the same time - freshly prepared meals, open air toilet, hot shower, soap, towels, transport and a field expert. You also have the choice of two sleeping arrangements, the first is a comfortable mattress in a custom made mosquito net, this allows you to sleep directly under the stars with a delicate sea breeze to cool you as you sleep. If however the noises of the Park become too intimidating for you, a solid tent can be provided.
