Ruaha National Park

Ruaha is one of Tanzania’s largest national parks, encompassing over 13,000 square kilometers. It is home to the world’s biggest population of elephants, as well as vast herds of buffalos, grant gazelles, wild dogs, ostriches, cheetahs, antelopes, and 400 different bird species. Ruaha National Park’s vegetation consists of clusters of palm trees and sections of open grassland, with scattered baobab trees and scrubby forest in the north. On the center of the park, near the Ruaha River, it boasts a remarkable topography.

Safaris and Highlights of Ruaha National Park:

It is Tanzania’s biggest park.
Msembe and Jongomeru airstrips are located within the park.
It is home to the remaining 10% of the world’s lion population.
The banks of the River Ruaha are home to hippos, crocodiles, and otters.
It includes a large wilderness area with a lot of animals and birds.
Safari on foot with a guide
Less crowded and more exclusive

Bird Watching at Ruaha National Park:

With over 571 bird species, Ruaha National Park is one of the best places to see colorful birds. Crested barbet, Dickinson’s kestrel, Pale-billed hornbill, Violet-crested turaco, Racket-tailed roller, Plovers, Kingfishers, Hornbills, and many other species may be seen.

Ruaha National Park’s game drive is superb, with assured animal sightings like as lion prides and other species.

Ruaha Walking safari:

The park also has a fantastic walking safari that is one of a kind.

Ruaha Cultural Tours:

You may go on a Maasai cultural tour to learn about their culture and traditions.

Why visit Ruaha:

Ruaha National Park offers great dry season animal viewing, including elephants, hippos, lions, and wild dogs, as well as good birding and mountainous terrain.

Best time to visit Ruaha National Park:

The driest months are June through November, and this is when it’s easiest to observe animals along the riverbeds. Some sections become inaccessible during the wet season, and wildlife is tough to spot, but verdant vistas, lavender-colored flowers, and excellent birdwatching make up for it.

Ruaha National Park: How to get there

By Air: The park has two air runways; a journey from Dar es Salaam will take 2 and a half hours. The primary airstrip is located next to the headquarters in Msembe, while the other is located in Jongemero.

By Road: The Park is 120 kilometers from the nearest town, Iringa, on a well-maintained and graded road. It takes only 2 hours to get there. It will take around 8 hours to drive from Dar es Salaam to Iringa, and then another 2 hours from there. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is suggested.