A Ruaha safari is only taken by roughly 1% of travelers to Tanzania. One of Tanzania’s best-kept safari secrets, it guarantees leisurely, uncrowded wildlife viewing. This fly-in location provides luxurious accommodations in stunning riverbank lodges and tented camps, as well as off-the-beaten-path adventure.

Ruaha’s diversity of animals is matched by their abundance because it is located where the savannahs of East Africa and Southern Africa’s woods converge. With the greatest elephant herds in East Africa and a stellar reputation for predators, Ruaha gets its name and vitality from the perennial Great Ruaha River, which forms its eastern border. All three of the big cats—the lion, leopard, and cheetah—as well as the critically endangered wild dog and spotted hyena are present in good numbers.

Why Travel to Ruha National Park?

A Hub of Safari Activity
One of Tanzania’s top safari locations, Ruaha National Park provides a variety of activities for those interested in wildlife. Game drives, which let you explore the park’s expansive savannahs and see a variety of species, are one of the most well-liked activities. You can also go on walking safaris, which provide a closer-up and more immersive view of the park’s plants and animals.

You can take a night game drive to get a different perspective and look for nocturnal creatures like hyenas and genets. With over 570 different bird species present in the park, bird watching is yet another excellent activity to do while on a safari in Ruaha.

• Game drives to spot the diverse game, including the Big Five.
• Some camps offer walking safaris to get as close to nature as possible.
• Fly camping; real, wild, African bush camping.
• Bush breakfasts & sundowners.
• Marvel at the Great Rift Valley which traverses the park.

Year-Round Game Viewing & Predator Paradise
Greater kudu, buffalo, roan and sable antelope, zebra, and giraffe are just a few of the many game species that can be spotted in Ruaha throughout the year. From May through October, when it is hot and dry, animals congregate along waterways that are home to hippopotamuses and crocodiles. Twitchers will love it too, especially during the Green Season, which runs from November to April, with its 570 bird species. What you want to do and see while on a safari in the area, though, ultimately determines when to visit Ruaha National Park.

• Ruaha supports an incredible and globally important predator population.
• It has the second largest lion population left in the world, supporting almost 10% of Africa’s remaining lions.
• It is a hotspot for Africa’s most elegant felines – providing a home to one of only four east African cheetah populations with over 200 adults, and an abundance of leopard.

Uncrowded & Off-The-Beaten-Track
One of the few African safari locations that can provide you a true safari experience is Ruaha National Park. It’s not as crowded as the well-known Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater despite being one of the top safari parks for wildlife watching. A Ruaha safari doesn’t get crowded, even during the busiest times, so you might think you have the place to yourself.

• One of the world’s most pristine, off-the-beaten-path animal havens.
• Its remoteness – and utter vastness – is what makes it so compelling.
• An exclusive and secluded safari. 

Conservation Safaris
The option to engage in meaningful and sustainable tourism while assisting in the preservation of the park’s priceless natural treasures exists when visiting Ruaha National Park. You can personally contribute to conservation efforts by sponsoring community outreach programs, habitat restoration projects, and anti-poaching patrols.

The local people near Ruaha National Park benefit from conservation initiatives as well. In order to promote the sustainable use of natural resources, several conservation programs in the park collaborate with the neighborhood to create job and income opportunities.

• By participating in this unique kind of travel, you can make a positive impact, ensuring that Ruaha National Park remains a vital and thriving ecosystem for generations to come.
• Conservation efforts in Ruaha National Park also support the local communities surrounding the park.
• You can learn about the park’s unique ecology and biodiversity through guided tours and educational programs.