Ruaha National Park in Tanzania is part of the Rungwa-Kizigo-Muhesi ecosystem which covers 45 000 square kilometers. The name Ruaha originates from the Hehe word ‘ruvaha’ which means ‘river’. The park history dates back to 1910.
In the years after various reserves and wetlands were incorporated into Ruaha National Park. Today it is the largest Park in Tanzania and East Africa – with an area of about 2230226 square kilometres.
The park serves both wildlife and human settlement – downstream there is farming activity and the hydroelectric power plant which supplies the country with power. Ruaha National Park has a high diversity or plant and animal life including elephant, buffalo, wild dogs and various species of antelope. The park is accessible by air and by road.
The park offers game viewing, walking safaris, bird watching and bush meals. The best time of the year to see large mammals and cats is during the dry season of May to December. January to May – the wet season – is ideal for birdwatching, wildflowers and Kudu, whose breeding season is in June. Ruaha National Park’s variety of plants, animals, birdlife, mountains, wetlands and natural springs provide an array of safari choices. See Ruaha National Park safaris in Tanzania below.
Game drives are the most popular activity where you travel through vast savannahs, rocky hills, and river valleys while searching for large elephant herds, lions, leopards, wild dogs, giraffes, buffaloes, and many antelope species.
Because the park is less crowded than many northern parks, the safari feels more private and wild, giving you a true sense of African wilderness
Walking safaris are also available in selected areas and they allow you to explore the bush on foot with an armed ranger and guide.
This experience gives you a closer understanding of animal tracks, plants, insects, and the smaller details of the ecosystem that you normally miss from a vehicle
River viewing along the Great Ruaha River is very special because many animals gather there to drink and cool down especially in the dry season.
This makes it one of the best places to observe predators and prey interactions in natural conditions
Photography safaris are very rewarding due to the dramatic landscapes filled with baobab trees, rocky outcrops, golden plains, and wildlife scenes that look different throughout the day with changing light conditions
Birdwatching is another major activity since Ruaha has hundreds of bird species including colorful bee eaters, hornbills, kingfishers, and migratory birds that appear during the green season, making it a great destination for bird lovers and photographer
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