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Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park

Ruaha is Tanzania’s largest national park.

It offers guided walking safaris...

...where you might spot some of the park’s fantastic birdlife...

...as well as a good amount of wildlife.

Ruaha is known for its dramatic scenery, including rolling hills...

...and open plains with skeletal baobab trees.

Ruaha’s wild and untrammelled feel sets it apart from other reserves.

Ruaha National Park

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Ruaha is Tanzania's largest national park.
Its environments vary from grasslands and woodlands, to wide sand rivers.
It offers great safari options, for example in an open sided vehicle…
…or a guided walking safari.
There is a large number of animals in the park – and you will usually come across plenty of giraffes…
…the largest population of elephants in any national park in Tanzania…
…and large herds of buffalo, especially in the south of the park.
Leopard sightings can be great, with a healthy population found in Ruaha…
…as well as large prides of lions...
…if lucky, you might even spot them on a night drive!
Don’t forget to look out for the smaller inhabitants of the park…
...such as monitor lizards which can be found in the dry river-beds.
Ruaha is also known for its fantastic birdlife…
…with over 580 species, including the striking Lilac-breasted Roller.
You will be sure to spot the enormous Baobab trees and these are found throughout Ruaha.
There are only a handful of camps in the national park…
…some luxurious like Jabali Ridge…
...where you can enjoy fantastic views while relaxing by the pool…
…or the stylish Ikuka Safari Camp…
…as well as simple but adventurous Mdonya Old River Camp…
…where you might even have company while enjoying your breakfast.
Enjoy game drives in this beautifully remote National Park...
...with spectacular sunsets and few other visitors.
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Ruaha is Tanzania's largest national park.
Ruaha is Tanzania's largest national park.
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Its environments vary from grasslands and woodlands, to wide sand rivers.
Its environments vary from grasslands and woodlands, to wide sand rivers.
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It offers great safari options, for example in an open sided vehicle…
It offers great safari options, for example in an open sided vehicle…
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…or a guided walking safari.
…or a guided walking safari.
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There is a large number of animals in the park – and you will usually come across plenty of giraffes…
There is a large number of animals in the park – and you will usually come across plenty of giraffes…
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…the largest population of elephants in any national park in Tanzania…
…the largest population of elephants in any national park in Tanzania…
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…and large herds of buffalo, especially in the south of the park.
…and large herds of buffalo, especially in the south of the park.
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Leopard sightings can be great, with a healthy population found in Ruaha…
Leopard sightings can be great, with a healthy population found in Ruaha…
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…as well as large prides of lions...
…as well as large prides of lions...
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…if lucky, you might even spot them on a night drive!
…if lucky, you might even spot them on a night drive!
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Don’t forget to look out for the smaller inhabitants of the park…
Don’t forget to look out for the smaller inhabitants of the park…
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...such as monitor lizards which can be found in the dry river-beds.
...such as monitor lizards which can be found in the dry river-beds.
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Ruaha is also known for its fantastic birdlife…
Ruaha is also known for its fantastic birdlife…
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…with over 580 species, including the striking Lilac-breasted Roller.
…with over 580 species, including the striking Lilac-breasted Roller.
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You will be sure to spot the enormous Baobab trees and these are found throughout Ruaha.
You will be sure to spot the enormous Baobab trees and these are found throughout Ruaha.
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There are only a handful of camps in the national park…
There are only a handful of camps in the national park…
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…some luxurious like Jabali Ridge…
…some luxurious like Jabali Ridge…
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...where you can enjoy fantastic views while relaxing by the pool…
...where you can enjoy fantastic views while relaxing by the pool…
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…or the stylish Ikuka Safari Camp…
…or the stylish Ikuka Safari Camp…
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…as well as simple but adventurous Mdonya Old River Camp…
…as well as simple but adventurous Mdonya Old River Camp…
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…where you might even have company while enjoying your breakfast.
…where you might even have company while enjoying your breakfast.
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Enjoy game drives in this beautifully remote National Park...
Enjoy game drives in this beautifully remote National Park...
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...with spectacular sunsets and few other visitors.
...with spectacular sunsets and few other visitors.
KICHAKA ZUMBUA in RUAHA

Safaris visiting Ruaha

Just ideas, we'll always tailor-make a trip for you


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Yellow Baboon Fly-In Safari

7 days • 2 locations
DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT TO DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT

Two authentic bushcamps offer access to Ruaha’s remote wildernesses through walking safaris, day and night 4WD drives and fly-camping. Explore in almost utter isolation, with superb guiding to heighten your immersion in nature.

US$7,950 - US$9,220 per person

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Jackal Fly-in Safari

8 days • 2 locations
DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT TO DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT

Enjoy a range of activities on this luxury fly-in safari. Explore the remoter regions of Ruaha National Park and Nyerere National Park with phenomenal guides during stays at two impressively comfortable camps that remain perfectly in keeping with their surroundings.

US$7,740 - US$9,960 per person

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Topi Fly-in Safari

7 days • 2 locations
DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT TO DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT

Explore Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park from two luxurious, colonially styled camps. Chosen for their access to good game viewing and thrilling remoteness, these camps also offer a range of varied safari activities.

US$6,540 - US$6,870 per person

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Red Colobus Monkey Safari

11 days • 3 locations
DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT TO DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT

This luxury holiday suggestion combines a wildlife safari in Ruaha National Park with a week on Zanzibar, exploring Stone Town’s narrow streets and relaxing on a palm-shaded beach.

US$6,020 - US$7,820 per person

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Superb Starling Fly-In Safari

7 days • 2 locations
DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT TO DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT

Explore Nyerere and Ruaha national parks from two luxurious sister camps within wildlife-rich locations. Both offer a range of land- and water-based activities, a superb standard of guiding and access to beautifully contrasting landscapes.

US$8,300 - US$11,720 per person

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Dwarf Mongoose Fly-in Safari

6 days • 2 locations
DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT TO DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT

Stay in two eco-friendly, rustic bush camps in Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park. Remote wilderness, a diversity of habitats and a good range of activities are available in these two wildlife havens.

US$4,110 - US$5,060 per person

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Turaco Safari

12 days • 4 locations
DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT TO DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT

This top-value holiday idea combines two safari areas with a week on the Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar. Photograph lions and elephants, then relax under the palms on a powder-sand beach.

US$5,460 - US$6,330 per person

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Spotted Hyena Fly-in Safari

7 days • 2 locations
DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT TO DAR ES SALAAM AIRPORT

Stay in one of Nyerere National Park's best safari camps before experiencing a truly authentic tented camp in Ruaha. Remote locations, superb guiding and a range of activities await guests during this comfortable fly-in safari.

US$7,350 - US$9,360 per person

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Where to stay in Ruaha

Our suggestions for safari camps in Ruaha National Park


Mdonya Old River Camp

Mdonya Old River Camp

Designed with simplicity in mind, Mdonya River Camp focuses on a great wilderness experience rather than creature comforts.


92% (132 reviews)
Mwagusi Safari Camp

Mwagusi Safari Camp

Mwagusi is a long-established, permanent, tented safari camp, on an attractive bend of the seasonal Mwagusi River.


96% (115 reviews)
Kwihala Camp

Kwihala Camp

Kwihala is a permanent tented camp in Ruaha National Park, offering a high level of comfort and guiding in a natural setting.


99% (111 reviews)
Ikuka Safari Camp

Ikuka Safari Camp

Upmarket and stylish, Ikuka Safari Camp is set high on an escarpment with spectacular panoramic views over Ruaha National Park.


97% (55 reviews)
Jongomero Camp

Jongomero Camp

A stylish and luxurious camp in a remote part of Ruaha, Jongomero offers excellent guiding and service in a remote, wilderness area.


96% (45 reviews)
Kigelia Camp

Kigelia Camp

Kigelia is a stylish tented camp, set amid a grove of sausage trees, and combining a simple set-up with comforts and luxury.


96% (33 reviews)
Kichaka Expeditions

Kichaka Expeditions

In a remote corner of Ruaha, Kichaka is a private mobile camp focusing on superbly guided walking safaris.


98% (23 reviews)
Ruaha River Lodge

Ruaha River Lodge

In a lovely location beside a rocky river, the unpretentious Ruaha River Lodge is the largest and most economical camp in Ruaha National Park.


92% (12 reviews)
Kichaka Zumbua

Kichaka Zumbua

Kichaka Zumbua is a small, luxurious camp offering on outstanding walking safaris in a remote area of Ruaha.


100% (4 reviews)
Jabali Ridge

Jabali Ridge

One of Ruaha's most luxurious camps, Jabali Ridge nestles among kopjes and baobabs, with beautiful views of the surrounding area.


100% (4 reviews)
Jabali Private House

Jabali Private House

Jabali Private House in Ruaha National Park provides luxurious accommodation for private groups booked on an exclusive basis.


100% (2 reviews)
Jongomero Walking Safaris

Jongomero Walking

Fly-camping and walking safaris from Jongomero Camp give you the chance to explore remote safari areas in Ruaha National Park.


80% (2 reviews)
Asanja Ruaha Ndembo

Asanja Ruaha

Asanja Ruaha Ndembo is a smart new safari lodge in a picturesque setting overlooking the Great Ruaha River.


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