Tanzania Saadani National Park Elephants Frolic In The Surf

T his park is only 100km           boasts a special night walk        north of Dar es Salaam.         trail.                             Saadani is where the bush                                          meets the sea. This colorful          There are green turtle nesting     clash of ecosystems is found          sites along this beach. Wami       nowhere else along the coast of       River safari is a wondrous         East Africa. Imagine this is the      experience entering the river      place where the hippopotamus          from the ocean is a truly unique   compete with coral reefs, lions       experience. There are canoeing     roar at the surf and baboons race     safaris on the Mafui River that    along the beach. Elephants have       offer blissful bird watching       even been spotted enjoying the        opportunities.                     surf.                                                                                                          There are a number of small        Your hotel room not only looks        islands dotted along the coast     out over the African bush but it      line and snorkeling and swimming   also has a sea view! This park        in the warm crystal seas is part   has only recently been gazetted       of the Saadani experience. There   as a National Park and was once a     are also cultural visits to a      coconut plantation. Game viewing      number of community projects in    is in open 4x4 vehicles, however,     the area.                          walking safaris are allowed in                                           the Forrest and on returning from     This is a most unusual             your walking safari to your hotel     destination and well worth         - take off your boots - and have      considering when you plan a trip   a refreshing walk in the surf.        to Tanzania.                       There are only a very few              locations where walking safaris        About the Author: Bethel Adventure are a non-profit making enterprise that is registered with the Tanzanian Government. http://www.betheladventures.co.uk using tourism to change lives. At the moment we are building a nursery school in Arusha Northern Tanzania - http://www.betheladventures.co.uk/community.htm - thanking you for your support Source: www.isnare.com