Your Travel Experience with Shemeji Safari team
Wami River Boat Safari: A Water-Based Wildlife View
The Wami River Boat Safari is one of the premier activities in Saadani National Park, offering a tranquil and intimate perspective on wildlife that traditional game drives can't match. The Wami River is the park's lifeblood, flowing through mangrove forests and riverine woodlands before meeting the Indian Ocean.
On this relaxing excursion, your boat glides quietly along the river, allowing for close encounters with huge populations of hippos wallowing in the shallows and massive crocodiles basking on the sandy banks.
It is also a haven for birdwatchers, providing incredible opportunities to spot colorful riverine species like kingfishers, fish eagles, and various storks. Furthermore, you may see land animals, such as elephants, giraffes, or buffalo, as they come to the river's edge to drink, adding to the unique blend of Saadani's coastal and bush ecosystems.