Ruaha National Park is in Central Tanzania.
Ruaha is a very impressive park with an abundance of wildlife. In addition, due to the parks somewhat remote location, it is not on the main tourist circuit, and so visitors can enjoy viewing the wildlife without competing with hordes of other tourists.
The park is home to very large prides of lions, giraffes, herds of elephant and many other wild animals. The road network follows the Ruaha River, where the animals congregate in the dry season.
- lion, cheetah, buffalo, wild dog, hyena
- A population of 10,000 elephants
- Giraffe
- Kudu (greater and lesser)
- Sable and Roan antelope
- Hippo, crocodile, impala, jackal
- A large variety of bird life
Permits are obtainable at the gate.
- International travellers. US$60 per vehicle and US$30 per person. (2006).
- Tanzanian passport holders. A reduced fee in local currency.
An impressive display of fauna and flora.