Ruaha National Park
Description: Ruaha National Park is the second largest National Park in Tanzania. The Great Ruaha River fascinates with its variety of mammals and birds coming to drink. This is one of Tanzania’s least accessible parks and as a result it is relatively untouched. Ruaha is known for its large elephant and buffalo herds and one of its principal attractions lies in being able to see greater and lesser kudu as well as the majestic sable and roan antelope within the same area. As well as an abundance of lion, leopard and cheetah it is also home to the increasingly rare wild dog.
Location: Southern Central Tanzania, reached by flight from Arusha or Dar es Salaam. Works nicely with a visit to Selous
Things 2 Do: Game Drives, Walking Safaris
Time: Given the distance, spend at least 3 nights. Best during the dry season.
Animals: All the usual: Elephants, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard and Cheetah. Some of the unusual: Sable and Roan Antelope and Wild Dogs.
Accommodations
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Mdonya Old River Camp
Ruaha River Lodge
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Kwihala Camp
Jongomero
Kigelia Camp (seasonal)
Mwagusi Safari Camp
“Karen was very helpful in designing our trip and helping with planning: there was hardly anything for us to do in preparation! And our guide Said was a skilled naturalist as well as a capable driver. We came across washed out roads twice in our trip, and Said had no trouble getting us through AND helping others who got stuck!”