Type de parc
Parc national
Région
Iringa and Dodoma
Superficie
20,226 km²
Altitude
750-1,868 meters
ElephantsLionsGreat Ruaha RiverRemoteWild DogsBaobabsPredatorsWilderness
Pourquoi visiter Ruaha
Tanzania's largest national park, featuring the Great Ruaha River and one of Africa's largest elephant populations.
La faune à observer
Over 12000 elephants30000+ buffaloes10% of Africa's lionsleopardscheetahswild dogs. Over 571 bird species.
Écosystème et végétation
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.
Meilleure période pour visiter
June to October (dry season)
Accès et informations pratiques
Accès
Accessible by air to Msembe airstrip. Road from Iringa (4-5 hours on rough roads).
Heures d'ouverture
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily