Saanane Island National Park is a truly unique destination located on the shimmering waters of Lake Victoria, just a short boat ride from Mwanza city. As Africa’s only island-based national park and the smallest national park in Tanzania, Saanane offers an unforgettable blend of wildlife, scenic beauty, and outdoor adventure all within easy reach of the city. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including impalas, rock hyraxes, velvet monkeys, and the rare De Brazza’s monkeys, a species rarely seen in other parts of Tanzania. Along the lake’s shores, visitors can spot monitor lizards basking in the sun, while the island is a haven for birdwatchers, with species such as African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, and cormorants filling the air with color and life.