Ruaha National Park: Remote Wilderness
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Overview
- Duration:2 hours 0 minutes
- Tour Type:Daily tour
- Language:English, French
At over 20,000 square kilometres, it is Tanzania's largest national park and one of the least visited. It receives a fraction of the Serengeti's visitors. On a good day, you will see no other vehicle at all.
Ruaha sits in south-central Tanzania, far from the northern circuit. Its landscape is a collision of East and Southern Africa — baobab-studded savanna, rocky kopjes, broad miombo woodland, and the Great Ruaha River, which draws wildlife in staggering numbers during the dry season.
This is predator country. Ruaha holds one of Africa's largest lion populations, with prides that often exceed twenty individuals. It is one of the last strongholds of the African wild dog. Cheetah, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and over 570 bird species complete the picture.
AfriMemories Expedition operates Ruaha privately — fly-in access, exclusive camps, walking safaris, night drives and fly camping. The park rewards travellers who value wilderness over convenience.
This is the safari you take after the safari everyone else takes.
Ruaha sits in south-central Tanzania, far from the northern circuit. Its landscape is a collision of East and Southern Africa — baobab-studded savanna, rocky kopjes, broad miombo woodland, and the Great Ruaha River, which draws wildlife in staggering numbers during the dry season.
This is predator country. Ruaha holds one of Africa's largest lion populations, with prides that often exceed twenty individuals. It is one of the last strongholds of the African wild dog. Cheetah, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and over 570 bird species complete the picture.
AfriMemories Expedition operates Ruaha privately — fly-in access, exclusive camps, walking safaris, night drives and fly camping. The park rewards travellers who value wilderness over convenience.
This is the safari you take after the safari everyone else takes.
Highlights
- Explore Tanzania's largest and least-visited national park
- Spend full days without seeing another vehicle
- See lion prides that often exceed twenty individuals
- Track African wild dogs, one of Africa's rarest predators
- Walk the wilderness on foot with an armed ranger
- Drive at night for aardvarks, bush babies and predators
- Sleep under the stars on a fly camping experience
- Witness the Great Ruaha River draw elephants and buffalo
- Spot over 570 bird species including raptors and bee-eaters
- See the ancient baobabs that define Ruaha's landscape
Includes/Excludes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with professional guide
- Fly-in access to Ruaha National Park
- All park and conservancy fees
- Full-board luxury accommodation
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- Drinking water throughout
- Walking safaris with armed ranger
- Night drives (where permitted)
- Fly camping experience (optional)
- Airport transfers and airstrip meet-and-greet
- All government taxes and VAT
- International flights
- Domestic flights to/from Ruaha (unless stated)
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Personal items and souvenirs
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ruaha National Park located?
In south-central Tanzania, in the Iringa and Mbeya regions. It is roughly 130 kilometres west of Iringa town
How do I get to Ruaha?
By scheduled or private flight to Msembe Airstrip. Flights from Dar es Salaam take about 2.5 hours. Flights from Arusha take 1.5 to 2 hours.
Why visit Ruaha instead of the Serengeti?
Solitude and predator density. Ruaha receives a fraction of the Serengeti's visitors. It is possible to spend full days without seeing another vehicle.
What wildlife can I see in Ruaha?
Large lion prides, leopard, cheetah, African wild dog, elephants, buffalo, and a crossover of East and Southern African antelope species including greater kudu, sable and roan.
What activities are unique to Ruaha?
Walking safaris, night drives, and fly camping. These are permitted in Ruaha and not always available in the Northern Circuit.
Extra Services
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