Tanzania
Ruaha National Park
A wild and untamed gem, representing one of Africa's most authentic and rewarding
safari experiences - truly remote and uncrowded wilderness adventure.
Introducing: Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park, located in the heart of Tanzania, is a wild and untamed gem, representing one of Africa's most authentic and rewarding safari experiences. It's the largest national park in Tanzania, covering an immense area of over 20,226 square kilometers (7,800 sq miles), forming part of a much larger ecosystem that includes game reserves and wildlife management areas. Unlike the busier Northern Circuit parks, Ruaha offers a truly remote and uncrowded wilderness adventure.
Ruaha represents a unique transition zone where the acacia savannahs of East Africa meet the miombo woodlands of Southern Africa. This ecological blend results in an incredible diversity of flora and fauna not found elsewhere.
Experience the Ruaha National Park
Ruaha is known for its huge elephant population (estimated at over 10,000) and healthy populations of predators. Especially notable, are the large prides of lion (up to 20-strong), leopard and cheetah. With over 500 species of bird (both seasonal and permanent), Ruaha is a birdwatcher's paradise. Again, the variety of birds is spectacular, including waterbirds and raptors from both the south and north.
Research conducted by the Ruaha Carnivore Project, established in 2009, showed that the park is home to a whopping 10 percent of Africa’s lions, including large prides with 20 or more members. This land also supports one of only four East African cheetah populations with more than 200 adults, and boasts the world’s third-largest population of endangered African wild dogs. Ruaha is also an excellent destination for leopard and spotted hyena sightings, while jackals and bat-eared foxes are relatively common, as well. Of course, all these predators have to eat, and Ruaha has an extensive menu for them to choose from. Antelope species are varied and abundant, including waterbuck, kudu, roan, and sable.
Lesser Kudu at Mwagusi Safari Camp - Ruaha National Park 
Baobab Landscape at the Ruaha National Park Locate the Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park Wildlife
Ruaha National Park has the largest concentration of elephants in East Africa with a population of around 10,000 of these gentle giants. Ruaha National Park is also home to 10% of global lion populations. You also have a chance of seeing leopards, cheetahs, zebras, elands, giraffes, impalas, bat-eared foxes, snakes, crocodiles, and jackals. Ruaha’s unique position on the verge of Southern Africa means that it is home to species from Southern and Eastern Africa. The greater and lesser kudu can both be found at Ruaha National Park. Whilst the greater kudu is traditionally found in Southern Africa, the lesser kudu is found in East Africa.
Ruaha is home to dozens of rare species, including the sable and roan antelopes. Cheetahs and leopards are difficult to spot in most places, but they are often sighted as they pursue their prey in the open plains of Ruaha. The wild dog is endangered worldwide, but around 100 wild dogs live in the park.
Ruaha National Park Birdlife
Ruaha is a paradise for birdwatching lovers; over 570 species of birds are recorded in the park. Ruaha is home to the rare Eleonora’s Falcon, found during December and January. Other species of birds include Bee-eaters, Raptors, Hornbills, Egyptian goose, African black duck, Helmeted guinea fowl, Scaly francolin, Little grebe, Namaqua dove, Yellow-throated sandgrouse, Fiery -necked nightjar, Alpine swift, Jacobine cuckoo, Black crake, White-bellied bustard, Grey go-away bird among others.
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