About Ruaha National Park

"Visitors wanting an authentic safari experience should book a trip to Ruaha National Park. It is the largest protected area in Tanzania and East Africa. 

The park gets its name from the Great Ruaha River that flows through the park, and one of the best places in the park for viewing wildlife. Animal viewing is not hard at this park. There are cheetahs, lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, giraffes, hippopotamuses, buffalo, and antelopes. Ruaha National Park is home to the Greater Kudu, which is a type of antelope that cannot be found in any other national park in Africa. The largest population of elephants in Tanzania can be found at the park, with almost 12,000 individuals. 

Ruaha National Park is Tanzania’s bird paradise with almost 600 species of birds. Birds who have migrated from Europe, Madagascar, Asia, and Australia have been recorded at the park. 

Birds come from far and wide to visit the park, and so should you! "

Must See

  • Ruaha National Park boasts with over 500 bird species and is truly is a birders paradise for bird enthusiasts, the park harbors both migratory and residential birds
  • Night game drives at Ruaha National Park are done occasionally and the parks headquarters must be informed in advance
  • Ruaha National Park provides visitors with many walking trails to experience the wilderness on foot, the trails will expose you to a lot of birdlife and plant species as well as animals

How to reach

This place is 512 kilometres via Dar es Salaam. 

It takes around 1 hour 3 min by plane with costs that range from 1,16,827 TZS to 4,91,905 TZS

Tips

  • No off-road driving is allowed
  • For a better understanding of the place, it is advisable to take the help of a tourist guide
  • Always carry an umbrella with you
  • Take a change of clothing with you always, in case you get wet due to sudden change in weather
  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • Do carry binoculars
  • When viewing animals in close proximity maintain pin-drop silence
  • Do carry sunglasses and a hat plus a good UV sunscreen

Visit Time

Sunday:               Open 24 hours

Monday:              Open 24 hours

Tuesday:             Open 24 hours

Wednesday:        Open 24 hours

Friday:                 Open 24 hours

Saturday:            Open 24 hours

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

For 24 hours

92,591 TZS per vehicle 

69,443 TZS per person

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Time you can spend

11 to 12 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 29.5°C

 

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