Ruaha National Park

Ruaha

One of the country’s most outstanding wilderness areas. It is the second-largest National Park, covering an area of 20,226 sq. km located in south-central Tanzania. During the dry season, when game viewing is at its best, animals are drawn to the Great Ruaha River and other water sources. The name Ruaha was derived from the hehe word called” Luhava” meaning the great river.

Ruaha National Park enjoys only one rainy season, usually from the end of November to May with annual average rainfall ranging from 500 to 800mm. The park is located at an altitude between 750 and 1868 meters. Not only does Ruaha enjoy abundant wildlife, but the magnificent and constantly changing landscapes add a magical touch to the whole experience. Baobabs dot the rocky hillsides, the cool green shade along the River, the open grassy plains, all make a wonderful and exciting trip.

Uniqueness

• Ruaha National Park is the largest national park in Tanzania, and it has a truly wild atmosphere that all of our guests love.
• The lion viewing is especially rewarding and general predator concentrations across the park are better than many of the other parks in the country.
• It is the park's crazy combinations of species from east and southern Africa that excites wildlife and birdwatching enthusiasts.
• Despite the park’s size, there are still only a few camps here, which has helped to build Ruaha’s reputation as Tanzania’s best-kept game viewing secret.