What most people don’t know is that Ruaha National Park is the largest park in Tanzania. The vastness of this remote area ensures an authentic ‘wild’ experience with views almost for yourself. Ruaha boasts 10 percent of the planet’s lion population, as well as one of the largest elephant populations. Due to the Ruaha River this national park offers breathtaking landscapes that are dominated by majestic ancient baobabs and acacia trees.
Lion prides
Ruaha National Park is one of the most and off-the-beaten-track safari destinations in Africa. The wilderness is still pure and raw with giant baobab trees and exciting game viewing. Although Ruaha is still under the radar for most visitors, it is known for its huge lion and elephant population. You can see large prides of lions, up to 30. The park also hosts iconic predators like the cheetah, wild dog, hyena, leopard and crocodile, along with ostriches and 400 bird species.
Great Ruaha River
The Great Ruaha River is the only permanent source of water during the dry season and therefore the lifeblood of the park. It attracts a huge concentration of wildlife. This is the perfect setting to watch wildlife come down to the river to drink, such as giraffes and elephants. Hippos play and splash in the water and crocodiles laze on sandbanks. Here you can enjoy spectacular views along the river, which is fringed with palm-, fig-, and acacia trees.
Unique vegetation
Ruaha is a transition zone between eastern and southern flora and fauna, which resulted in an unique mix of vegetation and variety of habitats. It is one of Africa’s most captivating landscapes with beautiful mountains, hot water springs, forests, waterfalls and rivers running through the park. Many safari travellers consider Ruaha to be a hidden jewel.
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