The gazzetment of Saanane Island as a National Park is a result of the resolution to establish the park passed by the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania October last year.
Kutangazwa kwa Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Kisiwa cha Saanane kunafuatia kupitishwa kwa Azimio la Bunge mwezi Oktoba mwaka jana lililoridhia kupandishwa hadhi kwa kisiwa hicho kutoka Pori la Akiba na kuwa Hifadhi ya Taifa.