Where is Ruaha National Park located?

Ruaha National Park is located on Tanzania’s southern safari circuit, specifically located around a hundred and thirty kilometers west of the Iringa region. The park is bordered by Udzungwa National Park on its Eastern side. Ruaha National Park can be accessed from Julius Kambarage Nyerere Airport in Dar es Salaam, where you will then take a car from the airport to the park.

Climate and Weather in Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park is geographically located on the western side of the Udzungwa Mountains. It is seasoned to have a long rainy season from November to early December, January to February. This season starts to decline in early March when Wildlife starts breeding and birthing.

June to September is the best time to travel to Ruaha National as the park is in the dry season phase. We strongly advise tourists to visit the park as this time of the year is suitable for your stay and movement around.

Accommodations in Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park offers a number of accommodation services depending on the budget set aside by the holidaymakers, the packages provided by the tour companies and agents, travelers want either a normal moderate stay or a luxurious one. A piece of advice from Tanzania Distance Adventures before planning a trip is that proper choice accommodations should be made to make it easier for a holidaymaker to get the best, fun experience with a comfortable stay whether in a hotel, lodges, or tented camps. Some of the available accommodations in the ground include the Don Suite Hotel, CRJE Estate Limited and the Cordura Limited.

How to get to Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park is easily accessible via air transport and road.  There are daily flights from Arusha town and Dar es Salaam which are the easiest means of transport to the park.

Attractions of Ruaha National Park.

Birds of Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park is a haven for over 500 bird species. Due to its big area, these species are scattered over the place and it is very difficult not to spot any bird during your stay in Ruaha National Park. Some of the resident birds of this national park range from Bee-eaters, Egrets, Kingfishers, Kestrels, and Plovers to Green-wood hoopoes and others.

Wildlife of Ruaha National Park

This wonder of Mother Nature has a hale and hearty occupant of major wildlife being the greater Kudu, Lesser. The territory is a spot where almost some of the Big Five are the Lion, Cheetah, Buffalo, Elephant, Leopards and some Wild Dogs. It is also possible to sightsee the Roan and Sable antelope, Topi, Lichtenstein’s Hartebeest and the grant Gazelle.

Tanzania Distance Adventures creates not only an exciting tour to this tourist attraction but also offers a number of packages that will guide and smooth the chance to experience seeing all these animals on the astonishing safari and generate a memorable experience.

Activities to do in a Ruaha National Park Safari.

A safari with Tanzania Distance Adventures in Ruaha National Park is expected to be stimulating and astounding. With the aid and help of our guides, holidaymakers are to engage in some of the activities offered in the park including:

Game drive where tourists sightsee the wonders of nature and the wilderness in a close view including the 10% population of Lions. These game drives are conducted early in the morning and late in the afternoon in an open-roof safari car. Best knowledgeable rangers accompany holidaymakers in this type of activity and provide them with all the necessary information they need and guide them to the best spots where animals stay.

Other activities offered are the Bird watching tour, Wildlife photographic safari which are conducted when Tanzania Distance Adventures seek a permit from the National park authorities, boat safaris, walking safaris, canopy walks, drumming Maasai warriors, Cultural Visit, filming, camping (an interesting experience), Maasai Cultural tourism and many more. These experiences and activities depend on the number of days a package covers and the budget too.

Ruaha National Park is waiting for you to explore it tapestry of gorgeousness, harmony and awesome beautiful view of nature in different and unique ways possible. Let the serenity of nature speak to you in the best manner and give you the calm safari you deserve.