Overview
Tanzania's largest national park and one of the most remote. Ruaha hosts Africa's largest elephant population alongside enormous lion prides, wild dogs, and over 500 bird species.
“Tanzania's secret wilderness. Ruaha is the country's largest national park and sees only a fraction of the visitors of the northern circuit — offering a truly wild, exclusive, and authentic safari experience.”
Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's best-kept secret. As the country's second-largest national park, it sits in the transition zone between East African and Southern African ecosystems, resulting in an extraordinary diversity of flora and fauna. The park is characterized by its rugged, baobab-studded landscapes and the Great Ruaha River, which shrinks to a few pools in the dry season, attracting massive concentrations of wildlife. Ruaha is renowned for its vast elephant herds, large prides of lions (some numbering 20 or more), and elusive predators like leopards, cheetahs, and both striped and spotted hyenas. It is the ultimate destination for those seeking a true wilderness experience away from the crowds.
Wildlife You May See
LionLeopardElephantWild Dog