Destination

Ruaha National Park

Tanzania's Largest National Park

About Ruaha National Park

Ruaha is Tanzania's largest national park and one of the last truly wild frontiers in East Africa. It shelters roughly 10% of the world's lion population and is one of the few places where both Greater and Lesser Kudu coexist.

Best time to visit: June to November for dry season game viewing along the Great Ruaha River

Key Wildlife

LionElephantGreater KuduSable AntelopeWild DogLeopardCheetahRoan Antelope

Areas & Highlights

01

Great Ruaha River

The park's lifeline during dry season — lions, elephants, and wild dogs concentrate along its banks.

02

Baobab Valley

Ancient baobab trees dotting a landscape rich with kudu, impala, and birdlife. Iconic photography.

03

Jongomero

Remote southern section with excellent walking safaris and the most affordable bush camps.

04

Mwagusi

Sand river corridor with superb predator sightings and intimate bush camp experiences.