Tanganyika Coastal Campsite

From $140 For 1 night, 2 adults
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  • Peaceful campground 300 meters from the beach in Saadani National Park
  • Pangani two and three quarter hours’ drive; Bagamoyo five hours
  • Wildlife safaris, guided walking tours, and boat trips; restaurant
Safari or beach? Beach or safari? At Tanganyika Coastal Campsite, you don’t have to agonize over that choice, because this glamping oasis is located inside Saadani National Park – which happens to be the only wildlife park in Tanzania that borders the ocean. And indeed, a short walk (about 300 meters) through the fishing village of Saadani takes you to a spectacular sandy beach where sea turtles come to lay their eggs. Thanks to a limited number of accommodations, the campground feels peaceful, intimate and rather exclusive. The family safari tents have real beds (with mosquito nets and all the necessary bedding); natural materials and animal print dominate the decor in the living area; and there is a shower corner and electricity, too. Large windows enable you to keep an eye on camp business and passing animals, while drapes ensure that the rising sun doesn’t wake you up at the crack of dawn. Having said that, you might want to set the alarm to wake up early – for there is much to do around here, and the helpful folks at the site will be happy to arrange several activities for you, whether a game-viewing drive inside the national park, a walking safari led by an armed ranger, or a boat safari on the River Wami. Among the animals that call Saadani home are hartebeests, warthogs, and giraffes – plus the hippos, crocodiles, and flamingos that gather in and along the Wami. Buy something for the barbecue from a fisherman in the village, or, if you’d rather delegate cooking duties, try some of the specialties on offer at the on-park restaurant.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Rent a tent 3
Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Feb 18 2024 to

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Picnic table

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Tanganyika Coastal Campsite

Saadani National Park

Saadani

Chalinze

Tanzania

United Republic of

61322

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Dar_es_Salaam +0300 (GMT+03:00)

GPS

-6.0452°N
38.77077°W

Route directions

Our campsite is located near the Saadani Village, it's also about 150 meter from the TANAPA Offices inside the park.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Pangani (two and three quarter hours’ drive), at the mouth of the river of the same name, was once a bustling Swahili trading center. These days you can stroll through its peaceful streets, checking out crumbling colonial structures, the old jail, and the former German administration building. The museum in Bagamoyo (five hours) displays exhibits from when the town was an important port trading slaves and ivory. Bagamoyo was also the capital of German East Africa, and German sites include the colonial administration headquarters and a graveyard. The remains of explorer David Livingstone were temporarily laid to rest in the Anglican Church before being transported to London. The seafront Kaole Ruins (five hours) include mosques, buildings, and tombs dating from between the 1200s and the 1500s. This Swahili settlement south of Bagamoyo was abandoned after the abolition of the slave trade.
  • Does Tanganyika Coastal Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tanganyika Coastal Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Tanganyika Coastal Campsite? Pangani (two and three quarter hours’ drive), at the mouth of the river of the same name, was once a bustling Swahili trading center. These days you can stroll through its peaceful … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tanganyika Coastal Campsite?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tanganyika Coastal Campsite? From $140 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.