Ruaha National Park

Tanzania's second-largest national park after the Serengeti, Ruaha National Park is a remote stronghold of spectacular wilderness, undisturbed wildlife, and breathtaking scenery. With herds of more than 10,000 elephants, vast concentrations of buffalo, zebras, lions and leopards, and over 400 bird species, Ruaha's limitless wilderness, is a naturalist's paradise.

The Great Ruaha River is the main feature of the park. On its banks, the game viewing is spectacular. Hippos yawn under the midday sun and crocodiles lie lazily along the banks. Fish eagles dive and swoop along the riverbanks.

The Great Ruaha River is the main feature of the park. On its banks, the game viewing is spectacular. Hippos yawn under the midday sun and crocodiles lie lazily along the banks. Fish eagles dive and swoop along the riverbanks.

Ruaha is the only Park to have both greater and lesser kudu. Greater kudu are tall elegant antelopes normally seen in small family groups of between five and ten, the males have impressive spiraled horns. Lesser kudu are smaller, shyer animals found usually in pairs in more densely wooded areas. The sable antelope inhabit the more wooded (Miombo) part of the Park. 

The best months to visit are from July to November when the animals congregate around the water holes, but the park is stunning all year round. 

Ruaha National Park gives you the chance to experience an old style safari away from the crowds in an area that has remained unchanged for centuries. 

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