RUAHA NATIONAL PARK

Exploring RUAHA NATIONAL PARK

Ruaha National Park is the largest national park in Tanzania. The addition of the Usangu Game Reserve and other important wetlands to the park in 2008 increased its size to about 20,226 square kilometres (7,809 sq mi), making it the largest park in Tanzania and East Africa. The park is about 130 kilometres (81 mi) west of Iringa. The park is a part of the 45,000 square kilometres (17,000 sq mi) Rungwa-Kizigo-Muhesi ecosystem, which includes the Rungwa Game Reserve, the Kizigo and Muhesi Game Reserves, and the Mbomipa Wildlife Management Area. The name of the park is derived from the Great Ruaha River, which flows along its southeastern margin and is the focus for game-viewing. The park can be reached by car on a dirt road from Iringa and there are two airstrips – Msembe airstrip at Msembe (park headquarters), and Jongomeru Airstrip, near the Jongomeru Ranger Post.

INCLUDED

PARK FEES

AIRPORT TRANSFER

FULL BOARD

RESERVATION COST

TOUR GUIDE

GAME DRIVES

attractions

ATTRACTIONS

More than 571 species of birds have been identified in the park. Among the resident species are hornbills. Many migratory birds visit the park. Other noted animals found in this park are East African cheetah and lion, African leopard and wild dog, spotted hyena, giraffe, hippopotamus, African buffalo, and sable antelope. Large populations of greater and lesser kudu, roan and sable antelope and Great Ruaha River which is the lifeline of the park , High diversity of birds .

ACTIVITIES

RUAHA NATIONAL PARK day trip


Game viewing, long and short wilderness walking safari, bird watching, picnic, bush meals
(break-fast, lunch, dinner) in the untouched bushes. The wet season (January –April) is best for bird watching, lush scenery and wildflowers. The male Greater kudu is most visible in June which is their breeding season.
Best Time To Visit:
- May- October (dry season) and November-April (wet season)
How to get there:
Arusha Airport: located just outside the town of Arusha, Arusha Airport is the gateway to the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Tarangire, but you'll need to get there via Kilimanjaro International Airport, located about 50km away.
Accommodation:

Inside the park
There are several luxury tented camps operating in the park such as Jongomero, Kigelia, Mwagusi safari, Old Mdonya River, Kwihala and Flycatcher and one lodge namely Ruaha River lodge. These are privately owned.
Outside the park
There are several accommodation facilities just outside the park: these are hill top lodge, Sunset lodge, Tandala tented camp to mention a few.

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