Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park (1964), Tanzania'S Largest National Park And Part Of A Major Lion Ecosystem, A Remote, Low Traffic Safari Area Of Baobab Hills, The Great Ruaha River And The Mwagusi Sand River. Known For Large Lion Prides, Wild Dogs, Greater Kudu And Sable Antelope. Accessed By Small Plane And Costly Lodges. · Iringa, Iringa

Ruaha is Tanzania's largest national park, about 20,000 sq km in the southern highlands of Iringa region, enlarged in 2008 to take in the Usangu wetlands. It is wild, remote and quiet, centred on the Great Ruaha river, with baobab hills and miombo woodland on either side. In the dry season animals crowd the river bends: elephants, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and greater kudu, roan and sable antelope. It is described as holding one of the largest lion populations in East Africa, and leopards, cheetahs, African wild dogs and spotted hyenas are seen too, along with some 570 bird species. The honest picture: it is EXPENSIVE and far, reached by a small plane or about 9 hours by road from Iringa. In return you share the bush with far fewer vehicles than in the north, and walking safaris are possible. The park fee is roughly USD 30-60 per adult per day, before a camp, a guide and flights, so confirm current rates. Go in the dry season, book months ahead, and let your camp arrange the flights and transfers.

Remote wilderness park of about 20,000 sq km in the southern highlands, reached by air from Dar es Salaam or Arusha or by 9 hours of road from Iringa, centred on the Great Ruaha river, Iringa, Iringa, Tanzania

The park is open every day of the year and gate entry is in daylight hours only. Night drives and walking safaris are run by some camps under ranger rules. Many camps CLOSE in the wet season, roughly December to April, and roads FLOOD. Confirm dates when you book.

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