Ruaha National Park

Overview

Ruaha National Park is the second-largest National Park, covering an area of 20,226 sq. km located in south-central Tanzania. During the dry season, when game viewing is at its best, animals are drawn to the Great Ruaha River and other water sources. The name Ruaha was derived from the hehe word called ”Luhava” meaning the great river.

This park is the most popular safari destination in Tanzania’s southern circuits. Having a large number of Elephants and Lions makes it the perfect national park to visit away from Northern Circuit destinations.

Highlights

Accessbility

By Road

From Iringa town it is 108km to the main gate (Y-junction), 625Km from Dar es Salaam and 480Km from Mbeya City.

Air

Daily flights from Dar es Salaam and Arusha is the easiest way to Ruaha. Airstrips are located at Msembe and Jongomero. Coastal Aviation, Auric Air and Safari Link all have scheduled flights to Ruaha.