Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's largest national park, a remote baobab wilderness holding around 10% of the world's lions.
Altitude
750–1,900 m
Location
Central-Southern Tanzania
Best Time
June–November
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Ruaha is the wild heart of southern Tanzania — a rugged landscape of baobab-studded hills and the Great Ruaha River. It holds one of the largest elephant populations in East Africa and an estimated 10% of the world's lions, including unusually large prides. Leopard, cheetah and wild dog are all present.
Sitting at a transition zone between East and Southern African ecosystems, Ruaha hosts species found nowhere else on a northern safari, such as greater and lesser kudu, sable and roan antelope. Crowds are minimal and the sense of wilderness is profound.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Ruaha National Park special?
Ruaha is Tanzania's largest park and holds about 10% of the world's lion population, plus species like greater kudu, sable and roan rarely seen up north — all with very few other vehicles around.
How do you reach Ruaha?
Ruaha is usually reached by a short flight from Dar es Salaam or Arusha, often combined with Nyerere on a southern circuit safari.
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