Tanzania Southern Circuit 2 tours

Ruaha National Park

Tanzania's second-largest park — remote, wild, and one of the last great lion strongholds.

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Country

Tanzania

Region

Southern Circuit

Best time

June–October

About Ruaha National Park

Ruaha covers 20,226 km² in south-central Tanzania. Its terrain — baobab-studded savanna, the Great Ruaha River canyon, and miombo woodland — hosts 10% of the world's lion population (the largest anywhere), 12,000 elephants, 570+ bird species, and a rare mix of both greater and lesser kudu. Only 5,000 tourists a year reach Ruaha; fly-in from Dar es Salaam.

Highlights

  • 10% of world's lion population
  • 12,000 elephants
  • Greater + lesser kudu
  • 570+ bird species
  • Baobab canyon-country
  • Only 5k visitors/year

Best time to visit

June–October

Itineraries

Tours that visit Ruaha National Park

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