Ruaha National Park
Tanzania's Largest Park — Wild and Remote
About Ruaha National Park
Ruaha is Tanzania's largest national park and one of Africa's best-kept secrets. Remote, wild, and uncrowded, it offers an authentic wilderness experience with superb predator sightings — including large lion prides, abundant leopards, cheetah, and endangered African wild dogs. The Great Ruaha River is the lifeblood of the park.
Highlights
- Africa's largest lion population
- African wild dog — endangered and iconic
- Large elephant herds
- Roan and sable antelope — rarely seen elsewhere
- Remote, uncrowded wilderness experience
Wildlife You May See
LionLeopardCheetahWild DogElephantBuffaloRoan AntelopeSable AntelopeHippo
Key Facts
Park Size
20,226 km²
From Arusha
625 km
Best Months
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
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Safari Packages Including Ruaha
7 Days Southern Circuit — Ruaha & Nyerere
7 nights · nights · from $3,500/per person
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10 Days Southern Tanzania Secrets
10 nights · nights · from $5,200/per person
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11 Days Southern Wildlife & Spice Isles
11 nights · nights · from $6,100/per person
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12 Days The Grand Safari
12 nights · nights · from $7,800/per person
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