Tanzania's Hidden Gem

Ruaha National Park

Known for its rugged scenery and massive predator populations, Ruaha is the remote heart of Tanzania. A landscape dominated by baobabs and the Great Ruaha River.

Visit Ruaha

20,226 km²

size

1964

established

Enormous elephant herds

wildlife

Wild & Remote

status

Rugged & Remote

Ruaha offers a completely different landscape compared to the Northern parks. Here, the Great Ruaha River draws animals from across the dry plains, creating intense wildlife encounters.

Incredible lion and leopard density
Majestic baobab-studded landscapes
Huge herds of elephants and buffalo
Cross-over of Southern and Eastern species
True wilderness with very few tourists

Recommended Ruaha Safaris

Hand-picked safari packages that showcase the best of Ruaha.

10 Days

Southern Wilderness: Ruaha & Nyerere

Safaris

Ruaha's massive lion pridesBoat safari on the Rufiji River

Escape the tourist trails and discover Tanzania's magnificent southern parks. Ruaha National Park is one of Africa's largest, home to enormous lion prides, painted dogs and 10,000 elephants. Selous Game Reserve — now Nyerere National Park — offers boat safaris along the Rufiji River, a landscape so wild and ancient it feels like stepping back in time. This is the Tanzania few visitors ever see.

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8 Days

Solo Southern Wilderness

Solo Travel

Zero crowds — total wildernessWalking safaris permitted

For the solo traveller who wants to get off the tourist trail entirely, Tanzania's southern wilderness is the answer. Ruaha and Nyerere are Africa's best-kept secrets — enormous, wild and virtually crowd-free. Walking safaris, boat safaris and night drives add an extra dimension to this extraordinary solo itinerary.

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5 Days

Ruaha Fly-Camping Adventure

Adventurous Expeditions

Remote fly-camp under the starsWalking safaris in wild Ruaha

Fly-camping is the most immersive way to experience Africa's wild places. In Ruaha, this means sleeping under a canvas of stars on open ground — camp chairs, a fire, a basic tent and the sounds of the African night surrounding you completely. Days are spent on game drives and walking safaris tracking Ruaha's famous lions, wild dogs and massive elephant herds.

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