Ruaha

Safari

An Exclusive Safari Experience

Ruaha National Park in southern Tanzania is named after the Hehe word for ‘river’. The Great Ruaha River runs through this conservation area and is vital for the animals and communities outside its boundaries.

Ruaha is the second-largest national park in Tanzania, home to many wildlife species. Due to its low visitor numbers, a safari here feels secluded and exclusive. During the dry season, the savannahs are golden and dotted with baobab trees, while misty hills stretch across the horizon. The annual rains bring lush green grasslands and nudge the ancient baobabs to bloom.

Top 6 Reasons To Go On a Ruaha Safari

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 safaris, 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 game drive adventure through the Ruaha wilderness in search of magnificent herbivores, predators, and the diverse array of plains game that inhabit the park. Our game-drive 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 on a walking safari. While surrounded by nature, revel in the silence of the bush, blissfully away from vehicle noise.

Night Drives

Experience another perspective of Ruaha by taking a night safari 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 a boating safari a must. Birds and elephant herds frequent the waterways; this adventure is best enjoyed from June to August, before the waterways become too shallow.