Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park

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Male Lion yawning - Shutterstock / Andrew Molinaro
Tanzania|Africa
91
Wildlife
48
Access
72
Stay
65
Safety
92
Photo
90
Crowds
46
Cost
87
Birding

Ruaha National Park is one of Africa's biggest and wildest safari landscapes, where baobab country, the Great Ruaha River, and dry season wildlife concentrations combine with a noticeably more remote feel than northern Tanzania. It is strongest for travelers who want predator-rich safari, lower visitor pressure, and a sense of scale and wilderness.

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Wildlife Species

African Lion

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Morning or Evening

Greater Kudu

Uncommon

Mammal · Best time: Morning

African Elephant

Common

Mammal · Best time: All Day

Lesser Kestrel

Rare

Bird · Best time: Seasonal

Geography

Terrain
River systems, dry savanna, baobab woodland, rocky hills
Elevation
About 700-1800m
Climate
Tropical savanna
Area
About 20226 km2

Weather

Best Months
JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. Temperature
13-35°C
Rainfall
Low in the dry season
Humidity
25-70%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Dar es Salaam or Ruaha airstrips via domestic flight

Usually reached by fly in safari or long overland transfer from Iringa

Transport
  • Domestic charter or scheduled bush flights
  • Guided game drives
  • Dry season river and baobab circuit safaris

Where to Stay

Fly-in safari camps

Premium

Safari Camp · Inside the park

Lodges near key game viewing sectors

Mid-range to Premium

Lodge · Near river and airstrip access

Location

-7.7430, 34.9860View larger map

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