Ruaha National Park – Bespoke Tanzania Safari Trips

Ruaha National Park is part of Tanzania’s remote and wild southern circuit (along with the Selous, Katavi, and Mahale) and is a true hidden gem.

The rugged landscape comprises open savannah, lush acacia forests, dry riverbeds lined with palm trees, red soil, and iconic baobab trees. The prolific wildlife also delivers—the park is a predator’s paradise with leopard, cheetah, wild dog, and 10 per cent of the world’s lion population. Lions here have adapted to hunting big game like giraffe and buffalo. Ruaha also boasts large herds of buffalo and elephants, along with 570 species of birds. For those safari connoisseurs, you could also spot rare antelope like roan, sable, and lesser and greater kudu.

Elephants crossing shallow river through Ruaha acacia woodland, Tanzania

Masai giraffe browsing beside ancient baobab trees, Tanzania

Why visit Ruaha National Park?

Ruaha is the largest park in Tanzania, and yet sees far fewer tourists each year than the Serengeti, making it a truly exclusive destination.

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Ruaha is the largest park in Tanzania, and yet sees far fewer tourists each year than the Serengeti, making it a truly exclusive destination.
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Guests can enjoy their exclusive safari adventure on game drives, night drives, walking safaris, and fly camping.
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Ruaha is easy to access courtesy of regular, well-priced flights from Dar es Salaam. It combines nicely with the Selous for a true remote safari or with the Serengeti (direct flight), creating an ultimate Tanzania adventure.

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Other areas to explore

A visit to Ruaha puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of Tanzania.

A herd of wildebeest and zebra leap through the churning Mara River during the annual migration.

Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti National Park is the heart and soul of Tanzania and the quintessential safari experience.

A cheetah sits alert in tall golden grass, its spotted coat clearly visible in warm sunlight.

Nyerere National Park

Nyerere National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is part of Tanzania’s Southwest Circuit (along with Ruaha, Katavi, and Mahale).

A chimpanzee peers through dense jungle foliage in the Mahale Mountains of Tanzania.

Mahale Mountains National Park

Mahale Mountains National Park is one of Tanzania’s most remote and rewarding sanctuaries.

A woman in a colorful sarong walks barefoot through a lush green palm garden near the beach.

Zanzibar

Famous for white sand beaches, Swahili culture, and a spice trade history, Zanzibar is commonly included at the end of a Tanzania or Kenya safari for a relaxing end to an extraordinary journey.