Welcome to Saanane, a Park that is located on an island in the Lake Victoria covering an area of 2.18 Km2. It’s the only National Park within the city limits.The island was named after Mzee Saanane Chawandi, a local farmer and fisherman.  It is also  the smallest NAtional PArk in Tanzania covering a lot of beauty  with such a short distance from the city. You cmay call it City Break Park.  Saanane National park was established in 2013.

Park Attractions and  Activities:

The Island is a home to free roaming mammals such as zebra, impala, rock hyrax, velvet monkey and wild cat. It’s the only place in Tanzania where you might encounter the De-brazza’s monkey. The fishing tour  can also be arranged while visiting the park The aquatic part of the Park inhabits a variety of fisheries life, including  Tilapia and Nile Perch

• The Island is a home to free roaming mammals such as zebra, impala, rock hyrax, velvet monkey and wild cat. It’s the only place in Tanzania where you might encounter the De-brazza’s monkey.
• Saanane Island is an ideal place for game viewing, bird watching, rock hiking, boat cruise, walking, picnics, bush lunch, photographing/ filming, meditation and sport fishing, special occasions like wedding, engagement, team building, family day and birthdays can also be organized.
• Saanane Island is an ideal place for game viewing, bird watching, rock hiking, boat cruise, walking, picnics, bush lunch, photographing/ filming, meditation and sport fishing, special occasions like wedding, engagement, team building, family day and birthdays can also be organized.
• .Special occasions like local shot  seminars, wedding ceremonies , engagement, team  meeting, family day and birthdays  may also take place  at the park.

Sun-Downing and Sun-Rising

Four sites exist for sun rise/set watching: two for sun-rising and the remaining for sun-downing. This phenomenon creates fascinating object silhouettes across water to look at.