Saadani's nice park bandas (thatched-roofed huts) and resthouse are just back from the beach near Saadani village, in an area that elephants seem to like. The resthouse has three singles and a suite; the bandas have spacious single- and double-bed rooms. Both have cold-water showers and self-catering kitchens (for which you'll need to be self-sufficient with food and drink).
Saadani Park Resthouse & Bandas
Northeastern Tanzania
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