Ruaha National Park
Off the beaten path, Ruaha is rugged and seldom visited because of its remote location, but it offers true, unspoiled African wilderness with an abundance of game to its visitors.
What Will I See?
- The largest elephant population in East Africa
- Huge herds of buffalo
- African wild dog (abundant in the park but rarely seen)
- Transition area between East and southern Africa creating great diversity of animals, birds and plants
- Rugged landscape
- The Great Ruaha River teeming with game during the dry season from June through October
- Over 530 bird species
- No crowds
What Can I Do?
- Game drives
- Walking safaris
- Bird watching
- Visit Stone Age ruins at Isimila
Dry Season: from May through December, it’s the best time for game viewing as the animals congregate along the Ruaha River.
Green season: from January through April; many roads are impassable, though the season offers excellent birding, lush scenery and gorgeous wildflowers
