Located just offshore from Mwanza City, Saanane Island National Park is Tanzania’s smallest and most accessible national park — offering a rare blend of wildlife and city convenience.

Once a game reserve, Saanane is now a fully-fledged national park home to impalas, rock hyraxes, monitor lizards, vervet monkeys, and over 70 bird species. The park’s rocky terrain and scenic lake views create a perfect setting for nature walks, picnics, birdwatching, and boat rides around Lake Victoria’s islands. Its proximity to Mwanza makes Saanane ideal for day trips and family-friendly safaris, offering an easy gateway to Tanzania’s wildlife for both locals and travelers.