Ruaha National Park

Remote and scenic landscapes: Ruaha is known for offering a rugged wilderness experience. Its dramatic terrain features rolling hills, large baobab trees, and the Great Ruaha River. This unspoiled natural beauty provides a backdrop for diverse wildlife and spectacular birdwatching, making it a hidden gem in Tanzania.  

Wildlife: Ruaha is a wildlife haven, hosting one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Its vast landscapes are home to cheetah, lion, leopard, and endangered African wild dog. The park also supports a rich variety of birds, with over 570 species, making it a paradise for bird enthusiasts.  

Game Drives: Our expert guides will lead you on a safari adventure game drive through the Ruaha wilderness in search of magnificent herbivores, predators, and the diverse array of plains game that inhabit the park. Our game-viewing vehicles are open-sided and equipped with power points and fridges, ensuring comfort during your time in the bush. 

Walking Safaris: With an experienced and friendly guide, learn about ecology and the smaller fascinating creatures that make up this ecosystem. While surrounded by nature on a walking safari, revel in the silence of the bush, blissfully away from vehicle noise. 

Night Drives: Experience another perspective of Ruaha by taking a night drive. As the sun sets, you can witness the emergence of nocturnal creatures such as leopard, genet, serval, and civet who come out to hunt. Additionally, you may encounter bush babies, honey badger, mongoose and nocturnal birds like nightjars and owls. 

Boating Safaris: The Usangu wetland area boasts intricate waterways that swell and contract with the rainy season, making boating a must. Birds and elephant herds frequent the waterways; this adventure is best enjoyed from June to August, before the waterways become too shallow.