Saanane Island Day Tour

$70 per person

Saanane Island offers breathtaking views of Lake Victoria, surrounding islands, lush greenery, and fascinating rock formations. It is the perfect destination for game viewing, birdwatching, rock hiking, boat cruises, nature walks, picnics, bush lunches, photography, meditation, and sport fishing. The island is home to diverse wildlife, including impalas, zebras, crocodiles, lizards, hyraxes, and over 200 recorded bird species.

Activities

Visitors can enjoy:

Game viewing & birdwatching
Rock hiking & nature walks (marked trails available)
Boat cruises & sport fishing
Picnics & bush lunches in designated areas
Photography & filming
Meditation & relaxation
Special events such as weddings, engagements, team-building activities, family days, and birthdays

Getting There

Saanane Island is easily accessible via a short 5-minute boat ride from the park offices on the mainland. The park offices are just a 15-minute walk from the Mwanza city center.

1 Day

No Age Limit+ Age

Lake Victoria Safaris

Destination

Lake Victoria
Departure

Saanane Island National Park in Lake Victoria
Departure Time

Please be ready by 8:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:00 AM.
Return Time

Approximately 4:00 PM
Dress Code

Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, spare clothing.
Included

Saanane Island Day Tour

Game drives in a custom built 4×4 safari Land Cruiser (safari)

Transfers to and from the national parks

All taxes

National Park entry fees

Personal guide

All meals while on tour (safari & trekking)
Not Included

Bottled water (safari)

Airport transfers

Tents (camping safaris & trekking)

Mattress (camping safaris & trekking)

Crew salaries (safari & trekking)

Camping facilities (camping safaris & trekking)

Hotel accommodations

Emergency oxygen (trekking)

Tips (safaris & trekking)

Personal expenses

Meals not listed

Personal trekking equipment & climbing gear

Travel insurance

Visas

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TOUR LOCATION

Saanane Island National Park in Lake Victoria

The Park is located 2km Southwest of Mwanza city centre, which lies in the Gulf of Lake Victoria (Latitude 2.5 S and Longitude 32 E). The Park is the home of mammals like Impala, Rock Hyrax, Velvet Monkeys and Wild Cats.