Saanane Island National Park is a Tanzanian national park in Mwanza. The park is on an island in Lake Victoria and can be reached by boat from the TANAPA offices on Capri Point in Mwanza town. It is named after the local farmer and fisherman Mzee Saanane Chavandi.
Best Time to Visit Saanane Island;
Saanane island national park can be visited all year round though the best time is during the dry season in June to October and December to February because that is the period when vegetation in the park is less which allows you to have spectacular views of wildlife species and also the best time for walking safaris. After all, hiking trails will be passable.
Activities at Saanane Island National Park;
Saanane Island is an ideal place for;
- Game viewing
- Bird watching
- Rock hiking
- Boat cruising
- Walking
- Photographing/filming
- Meditation and sport fishing
Weather and Climate at Saanane Island National Park;
The Park has a bimodal rainfall with short rains starting from October to January, long rains from February to May, and a dry season from June to September.
Getting to Saanane Island National Park;
The Park can be reached by rail, ship, air, or by road followed by a boat trip to Saanane.
Road and boat: One can drive to Mwanza from Dar-es-salaam, Kigoma, Kilimanjaro, Arusha, and Tabora or by ferry from Uganda, Kenya, Bukoba, and nearby islands. It takes a short boat ride of about 10m from Mwanza to Saanane
Air: A flight from dar-es-salaam or Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mwanza.
