​Birds – Saadani NP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Tanzania.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Bradt guidebook to Tanzania.

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Tanzania.

Saadani National Park offers excellent birding in a variety of habitats. Boat trips on the mangrove-lined Wami River are great for marine and riverine birds, including mangrove kingfisher, while the nearby salt ponds often host large flocks of greater and lesser flamingo. Inland, you’ll see many grassland species and you should look out for raptors such as bateleur, brown snake eagle and eastern chanting goshawk. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in Saadani NP
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African fish eagle
Common
Black-winged stilt
Common
Lesser flamingo
Common
Mangrove kingfisher
Occasional
Trumpeter hornbill
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Saadani NP
Bird Species
250+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Birding in Saadani is good year-round. Palearctic and intra-African migratory birds can be found from November to April, making this the best time for bird watching. Additionally, this is nesting season for resident birds, and many can be spotted in their breeding plumage.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Saadani NP
Bird Species
250+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr