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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

Reviews of safaris to Ruaha National Park

490 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Ruaha.

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Mr F
Cheltenham

"My Dec 2016 trip"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 14 Dec 2016 and 29 Jan 2017
"A wonderful trip. Such criticisms as I have made did not in any way detract from our overall enjoyment but you asked for comments so......." Read full review: 46 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs H
Bristol

"Great Safari in Ruaha and Selous"

I visited Tanzania between 8 Nov 2016 and 16 Nov 2016
"The trip was great. We loved both camps and would happily return." Read full review: 8 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms M
USA

"My Nov 2016 trip"

I visited Tanzania between 4 Nov 2016 and 15 Nov 2016
"I have been wanting to visit southern Tanzania for years, but was unsure of how to put the right package together.

Expert Africa had just the right itinerary and made it easy for me. It was everything I wanted, and I really appreciate your help." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 11 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs TD
SW London

"My Oct 2016 trip"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 28 Oct 2016 and 11 Nov 2016
"Expert Africa provided an amazing service. As first time safari travellers we didn't know what to expect, but the advice and knowledge we were given was exceptional.

The options presented to us were spot on in terms of what we were hoping for, and our [many] questions were answered in detail and without hesitation. The agent made our trip unforgettable, and his recommendations were perfect. We will always be grateful to Expert Africa for giving us the honeymoon of our dreams.

Thank you Expert Africa and thank you James.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

None - it was all excellent" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr J
Coventry

"Another brilliant trip to Tanzania"

I visited Tanzania between 18 Oct 2016 and 1 Nov 2016
"Another brilliant trip to Tanzania. Thanks for all of your help in making this trip possible.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Not really as everything was just perfect." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 13 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Teddington

"A wonderful safari and an excellent holiday"

I visited Tanzania and 2 other countries between 6 Oct 2016 and 23 Oct 2016
"Our trip was truly wonderful. We had an amazing safari in Botswana a few years ago, but this beat it, both in terms of the range of game we saw and the quality of the accommodation.

Everything went like clockwork, it was very relaxing but also an intense safari experience.

Our final week on the Zanzibar beach at Pongwe Beach Hotel was the ultimate in exotic pampered chilling out - very informal and laid back with just the right mix of excellent service, great food, and wow location.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

As everything worked so well, and the advice we were given was so good, I can't think of anything to improve it - just keep it up!" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs N
Darlington

"My Sep 2016 trip"

I visited Tanzania between 18 Sep 2016 and 28 Sep 2016
"superb - can't wait to go back. However, with 4 nights in a camp I would take a morning off the game drives next time to have a lie-in and a break from being windswept in the open vehicle!

Walking safaris and boat trips definitely added an extra dimension." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Gloucester

"Fantastic Safari experience"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 14 Sep 2016 and 5 Oct 2016
"One of the best safaris we have had. Everything worked like clockwork. No problems and no hiccups.

We saw lots and lots and especially wildebeest which was the main reason for the trip. The accommodation was great (except Ngorongoro which was just not our style), and all the guides were excellent.

We could not have asked for more and were very happy." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 16 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The HBs
London

"Tanzania trip September 2016"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 14 Sep 2016 and 26 Sep 2016
"A very well thought out trip for which we received excellent advice from Expert Africa (James Denny). In particular, the order of visiting the camps was perfect in that, had we visited Mwagusi first the sheer volume of game in Ruaha may have led us to be a little disappointed in Selous. That said, our guide at Impala Camp was truly outstanding in that we saw more than others staying at the same time due to his patience and desire that we understood the animal behaviour. By spending time observing the animals with him, we saw the full story of a lion kill from them first being alerted to a wounded wildebeest to the kill itself and the subsequent family hierarchy in action for the "feast". Often we were the only observers of significant wildlife events which made it very special.

In addition the choice of camps suited us much better than, for example, the Serengeti. We wanted quiet and remote and that is exactly what we got, combined with plenty of wildlife action. A nice bonus is that both camps were better than we had expected, from facilities to food to service.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Our whole experience with Expert Africa has been excellent.

Nothing springs to mind as needing improvement which tells you a lot about the service you have provided to us." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The H family
Fulham

"Family trip"

I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 11 Sep 2016 and 20 Sep 2016
"The trip exceeded our expectations, not often you can say that..

All the places we stayed we would recommend. A great combination of safari and relaxing by the beach." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 6 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
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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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