Experience the pristine wilderness of Ruaha National Park with Licaon Tours & Safaris. This hidden gem offers a unique blend of remarkable landscapes and incredible biodiversity. Nestled in the heart of Tanzania, this hidden gem is a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike. Spanning over 20,000 square kilometres, Ruaha National Park offers a vast and diverse landscape that will leave you in awe.
Ruaha National Park, founded in 1910, is a testament to the splendour of the natural world. Witness magnificent wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes. Encounter the elusive Greater Kudu, found only here. Ruaha offers various accommodation options, from luxury lodges to mobile camps.
Ruaha hosts a remarkable concentration of African plains game within its vast 7,500 square miles (20,226 square kilometres). Spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and a diverse array of bird species.
Experience Ruaha’s famous annual migration—a testament to nature’s resilience. Over a million wildebeest and 200,000 zebras journey through challenging terrain, defying drought and crocodile-infested waters.
The park comprises three distinct sections: Southern/Central (Seronera Valley): A classic savannah landscape teeming with acacias and abundant wildlife. Western Corridor: Defined by the Great Ruaha River, it offers lush forests and dense bush. North (Lobo Area): Less frequented but equally captivating, bordering Kenya’s Masai Mara Reserve. Ruaha National Park is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, reflecting its ecological significance. Make an inquiry Book your private, custom tour of a lifetime with 100% confidence Arrival Departure Number of people Please select 1 Person 2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People 6 People 7 People More than 7 people Tell us more about your inquiry Please type the characters * This helps us prevent spam, thank you. Send This field should be left blank
Scheduled flights from Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar land at the airstrips inside the park.
The park is about 130 km from Iringa town, 3–4 hours on a gravel road. Iringa itself is a long day's drive from Dar es Salaam.
Explore popular animals that easy found on this world-class destinations
Loxodonta africana
Panthera leo
Panthera pardus
Acinonyx jubatus
Lycaon pictus
Tragelaphus strepsiceros
Hippotragus niger
Giraffa tippelskirchi
Ruaha is known for large lion prides, big elephant herds and a mix of species from East and Southern Africa, including greater and lesser kudu, sable and roan antelope.
Explore the baobab-studded bush on foot with an armed ranger, following tracks and learning the secrets of the wilderness.
Some camps offer nights in simple fly camps in remote corners of the park, for a truly wild experience.
More than 570 bird species have been recorded, including the Ruaha red-billed hornbill, crested barbets and many birds of prey.
Rugged hills, ancient baobabs and river scenes, with very few other vehicles, make Ruaha a rewarding park for wildlife photography.
The best time for predators and big game, as animals concentrate along the Great Ruaha River and the bush thins out.
The park is green, with newborn animals and superb birdwatching. Some camps close during the heaviest rains, from March to May.
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Ruaha is one of Africa's great wilderness parks and Tanzania's second-largest national park. It is known for big lion prides, large elephant herds and a unique mix of East and Southern African species, set among rugged hills, ancient baobabs and the Great Ruaha River. With very few vehicles, it feels wild and exclusive, perfect for travellers who want to escape the crowds.
Scheduled flights connect Ruaha with Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, landing at airstrips inside the park. By road, the park is about 130 km from Iringa town, three to four hours on a gravel road, and Iringa itself is a long day's drive from Dar es Salaam. Flying in saves time and gives you more days on safari.
Ruaha is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, hippos and crocodiles, as well as African wild dogs. It is one of the best places in East Africa to see both greater and lesser kudu, sable and roan antelope. More than 570 bird species have been recorded, including the Ruaha red-billed hornbill.
We recommend at least three nights. Ruaha is large and remote, and extra time lets you explore different areas, enjoy walking safaris and relax in the quiet of the bush. It also makes the journey worthwhile. Ruaha combines well with Nyerere or Mikumi for a longer southern circuit safari.
The dry season, from June to October, offers the best game viewing, as animals gather along the Great Ruaha River and the vegetation thins out. The wet season, from November to May, is green and beautiful, with newborn animals and excellent birdwatching, although some camps close during the heaviest rains from March to May.
