ruaha national park

Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park is a national park located in the southern part of Tanzania, covering an area of approximately 20,226 square kilometers. It is the largest national park in Tanzania and one of the largest in Africa.

The park is named after the Ruaha River, which flows along its southeastern border and is the lifeline of the park. The river provides water to a large number of wildlife species that inhabit the park, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, and over 570 species of birds.

Ruaha National Park is known for its rugged and remote wilderness, with vast savannah grasslands, rocky hills, and the dramatic escarpments of the Great Rift Valley. Visitors to the park can enjoy game drives, walking safaris, and bird watching. The park is also popular for its fly-camping safaris, which allow visitors to spend the night in the bush under the stars.

Ruaha National Park is less visited than some of the more famous parks in northern Tanzania, making it a great destination for those seeking a more off-the-beaten-track experience. The park can be reached by air from Dar es Salaam or Arusha, or by road from Iringa or Mbeya.