Luxury Safaris in
Ruaha National Park
made for you
On foot
Go on walking safaris
Pridelands
See large numbers of lions
Birding paradise
Spot many different bird species
A truly intimate safari experience
For a genuinely rewarding safari adventure, delve deep into the heart of Tanzania to uncover the wild and remote Ruaha National Park.
Ruaha is the same size of South Africa’s Kruger National Park – making it the largest national park in Tanzania and East Africa – with same wildlife density and diversity of the Kruger, but only around 1% of the visitors, so you can imagine how untouched and pristine the area is.
Home to an abundance of varied dramatic landscapes, this remote and mighty wilderness brims with vast open plains, rolling hills filled with baobabs and the park’s lifeline, the Great Ruaha River. Huge herds of zebras, giraffes, elephants and buffalos gather here by the water, making for excellent game viewing, while their predators lie in wait in the shadows. These predators include a tenth of all of Africa’s lions, the third largest population of wild dogs, hyenas, leopards and cheetahs. Rarer antelope species found here include kudu, sable and roan, and the birding is spectacular between January and April.
Despite its astounding variety of wildlife and large size, Ruaha is home to only a few camps, meaning that you’ll feel as though you have this true wilderness all to yourself. Spend your days enjoying game drives, with your binoculars and camera at the ready, check a wide variety of species off your birding list and enjoy nature walks getting an up-close look at the wildlife.
Highlights
Head out on fascinating bush walks with a knowledgeable guide
Go on rewarding photography-focused game drives
Keep an eye out for a myriad different bird species
James Harris
Travel Designer
If you're looking for a remote safari experience that you can call your own, Ruaha National Park is the place to go. It's a game-rich wilderness and with very few camps in the park, you'll get to enjoy it largely in private.
James Harris
Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Ruaha National Park
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When to visit
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The Great Migration
June–October
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January–March
Green season
January–February
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