Park type
National Park
Region
Iringa and Dodoma
Size
20,226 km²
Elevation
750-1,868 meters
ElephantsLionsGreat Ruaha RiverRemoteWild DogsBaobabsPredatorsWilderness
Why visit Ruaha
Tanzania's largest national park, featuring the Great Ruaha River and one of Africa's largest elephant populations.
Wildlife you'll see
Over 12000 elephants30000+ buffaloes10% of Africa's lionsleopardscheetahswild dogs. Over 571 bird species.
Ecosystem & vegetation
Miombo woodland, acacia savanna, riverine forests, baobab-studded plains, and the Great Ruaha River valley. Miombo woodland, ancient baobabs, acacia species, riverine forests, and Commiphora-Combretum woodlands.
Best time to visit
June to October (dry season)
Getting there & practical
Access
Accessible by air to Msembe airstrip. Road from Iringa (4-5 hours on rough roads).
Opening hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily