Saadani National Park
Facts and practical information
Saadani National Park is Tanzania's 13th National Park. Tourists can view animals basking along the Indian Ocean shores. It is managed under the Tanzania National Parks Authority. It has an area of 1062 km2 and was officially gazetted in 2005, from a game reserve which had existed from 1969. It is the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania bordering the sea. The park is located administratively in southeast Tanga Region and northeast Pwani Region. ()
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Wildlife
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Common Hippopotamus
The hippopotamus, or hippo, is a fascinating and hefty mammal native to Africa, renowned for its massive barrel-shaped body, wide-opening mouth, and almost hairless skin. These semiaquatic giants can weigh around 1,500 kg on average.
Mammals
Crocodile
Crocodiles, often referred to as true crocodiles, are captivating large semiaquatic reptiles found across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. They belong to the subfamily Crocodylinae within the order Crocodilia. This discussion focuses exclusively on the...
Reptiles
Cape (African) Buffalo, Bushcow
The African buffalo, also known as the Cape buffalo, is a formidable bovine species native to sub-Saharan Africa. Comprising several subspecies, the Cape buffalo is the largest and most prevalent in Southern and Eastern Africa.
Mammals
Blue Wildebeest, Brindled Gnu
The blue wildebeest, also known as the common wildebeest, white-bearded wildebeest, or brindled gnu, is a large antelope belonging to the genus Connochaetes in the Bovidae family. These animals are notable for the pronounced size dimorphism between males and females...
Mammals
African bush elephant
The African bush elephant, often referred to as the African savanna elephant, holds the distinction of being the largest land animal on Earth. Male elephants can reach heights of up to 3.96 meters at the shoulder and both males and females possess tusks that grow...
Mammals
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