Ruaha National Park
Baobabs, big elephant herds and big cats
Southern Circuit
Discover Ruaha
Ruaha is one of Tanzania's largest and wildest parks, named after the Great Ruaha River that draws wildlife from far and wide during the dry season.
Rugged hills, baobab-dotted plains and sand rivers create dramatic scenery. Ruaha is known for its large elephant population and big lion prides, and it is one of the few places in East Africa where you might see both greater and lesser kudu. With very few vehicles, sightings often feel entirely your own.
Wildlife & sights
- Game drives along the Great Ruaha River
- Remote, uncrowded wildlife viewing
- Walking safaris in the dry season
- Combine with Nyerere for a southern safari
Safaris Visiting Ruaha
Start Your Ruaha Journey
From$5,400per person
Luxury
6-Day Ruaha & Nyerere Fly-in Safari
Southern Tanzania at its finest: fly between remote camps in Ruaha and Nyerere for game drives, walking safaris and boat trips.
From$2,950per person
Mid-range
7-Day Mikumi, Udzungwa & Ruaha Road Safari
An overland journey through the southern highlands: plains game in Mikumi, rainforest in Udzungwa and the big-cat country of Ruaha.
From$6,950per person
Luxury
9-Day Grand Southern Tanzania Safari
The whole southern circuit in one trip: boat safaris in Nyerere, plains of Mikumi, rainforest of Udzungwa and the wild valleys of Ruaha.
From$3,450per person
Luxury
4-Day Ruaha Fly-in Safari
Fly straight into Tanzania's great wilderness park for three nights of game drives and walks in prime big-cat country.
From$8,450per person
Luxury
8-Day Ruaha & Katavi Fly-in Safari
Two of Africa's wildest parks by light aircraft: Ruaha's predators, then Katavi's vast buffalo herds and crowded hippo pools.
