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Panorama of Ruaha National Park, with a view on the Great Ruaha River.

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Ruaha

Ruaha is the large, quieter park in southern Tanzania: baobabs, a sand river, and strong predator country.

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Panorama of Ruaha National Park, with a view on the Great Ruaha River.
Dry Great Ruaha River and a Giraffe, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania.
Dry Ruaha River , Ruaha National Park, Tanzania.

Why go

It is a fly-in from Dar es Salaam. It is not a day trip from the Serengeti.

Dry Great Ruaha River and a Giraffe, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania.
  • Dry Ruaha River , Ruaha National Park, Tanzania.

    What you come for

    Elephant, lion, and wild dog country with far fewer vehicles than the north.

Where to go

When to go

  • Panorama of Ruaha National Park, with a view on the Great Ruaha River.

    When to go

    June to October is the dry season, when animals are on the river. Many camps close in the heavy rains.

Travel advice

  • Dry Great Ruaha River and a Giraffe, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania.

    Before you travel

    Ruaha is malarial. The flight has a weight limit. Soft bags.

Popular tours and safaris in Ruaha

Priced itineraries that pass through this place. Nights can still change when the quote is drawn up. Nothing is paid until you accept it.

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  • Day1 legendary lodge23 days

    Highlights

    Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.

    Destinations visited

    Kilimanjaro | Tanzania

  • From KSh721,910 to KSh1,416,554 pps

    5-Day Luxury Serengeti Safari
    Sayari Camp verandah5 days

    Highlights

    Game drives set around the month you travel. Morning and afternoon game drives.

    Destinations visited

    Serengeti | Tanzania

  • From KSh410,294 to KSh681,660 pps

    5 Day Comfortable Serengeti Safari
    Honeymoon Tent5 days

    Highlights

    Game drives set around the month you travel.

    Destinations visited

    Serengeti | Tanzania

  • From KSh116,856 to KSh259,680 pps

    Family Zanzibar Beach
    Breezes Beach Club Zanzibar Pool Birds eye6 days

    Highlights

    Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.

    Destinations visited

    Tanzania | Zanzibar

  • From KSh798,516 to KSh1,011,454 pps

    7-Day Tanzania Family-Friendly Migration Safari
    Gran Melia Arusha Tanzania 17 days

    Highlights

    Morning and afternoon game drives.

    Destinations visited

    Arusha | Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti | Tanzania

  • From KSh945,235 to KSh1,362,022 pps

    7-Day Northern Tanzania Family Safari
    Gran Melia Arusha Tanzania street side exterior7 days

    Highlights

    Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.

    Destinations visited

    Arusha | Ngorongoro Crater | Northern Serengeti | Tanzania

  • From KSh654,394 to KSh797,218 pps

    Tanzania's Best Value Migration Safari
    Rivertrees Country Inn The River Deck7 days

    Highlights

    Game drives set around the month you travel.

    Destinations visited

    Arusha | Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti | Tanzania | Tarangire

  • From KSh1,546,394 to KSh2,111,198 pps

    Tanzania's Mnemba Private Island
    Mnemba Island Lodge 21 Banda exterior7 days

    Highlights

    Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.

    Destinations visited

    Tanzania | Zanzibar

Accommodation

Ruaha stays

4 stays. The rate is per person sharing.

  • From KSh1,152,979 to KSh1,825,550 pps

    Jabali Ridge

    Jabali Ridge Boma dinnerRuaha, Tanzania

    Activities travellers enjoyed

    Night drives | Game drives | Specialist guides | Historical tours | Star gazing | Bush dining

  • From KSh1,173,754 pps

    Kigelia Camp

    Four Points By Sheraton Hotel Dar es Salaam pool 900x600 1Ruaha, Tanzania

    Activities travellers enjoyed

    Game drives | Guided walking safaris | Specialist guides | Bush dining | Bird watching | Boat excursions

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    LABA Jongomero

    Jongomero walking safariRuaha, Tanzania

    Activities travellers enjoyed

    Game drives | Guided walking safaris | Bird watching | Picnics | Boat excursions | Fishing

  • From KSh1,306,190 pps

    Usangu Expedition Camp

    Gallery 3Ruaha, Tanzania

    Activities travellers enjoyed

    Game drives | Guided walking safaris | Night drives | Private vehicle with driver | Specialist guides | Sleep-out experience available

Costs

Ruaha is a fly-in safari price, often kinder than a peak Serengeti week. The flight from Dar belongs on the quote.

International flights, visas, and tips sit outside the sample price. Nothing is paid until you accept the quote.

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    Exploring Tanzanias Ruaha Selous

    Exploring Tanzanias Ruaha Selous is a planning note from Safari Continents Travel. It sits beside the destination guides for Selous, Ruaha. Published trip prices are a guide. You receive a quote before anything is paid.

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