Located in the centre of the historic triangle of Bagamoyo, Pangani and Zanzibar, Saadani National Park covers 1100km square. It is the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania bordering the sea. The climate is coastal, hot and humid. It offers a unique combination of both marine and mainland flora and fauna in a culturally fascinating setting. About 30 species of larger mammals are present as well as numerous reptiles and birds. In addition to over forty species of fish, green turtles, humpback whales, and dolphins also reside in the ocean nearby.
The Zaraninge Forest, now a part of the national park, contains an extremely high botanical diversity and is one of the last coastal rain forests remaining in Tanzania.
