Ruaha National Park lies in south-central Tanzania. Its mix of river systems, woodland and open country creates a striking setting for a safari, with the Great Ruaha River shaping much of the landscape and seasonal wildlife movement. Allow several nights to settle into the scale and pace of the park. Game drives reveal changing habitats, while time at camp brings space to appreciate the landscape. Routes and activities depend on the selected stay and park conditions.
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Southern Tanzania
Ruaha National Park
River systems, baobabs and open country on a less hurried southern safari route.
Take A Closer Look
Get To Know Ruaha.
01
Great Ruaha River
Spend time around the river landscapes that shape seasonal life in the park.
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Baobab landscapes
Look beyond a single sighting to the trees, ridgelines and open country around you.
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Expansive safari country
Allow enough nights to explore the park at a comfortable pace.
A Few Useful Details
Your Visit, At A Glance.
Where You’ll Be
Southern Tanzania
A Good Time To Visit
June–October is the dry season, with wildlife often drawn towards the river system. November–May is wetter, and some camps operate seasonally.
Getting Here
Reached by road from Iringa or by light aircraft to an appropriate park airstrip. Confirm connections around your selected camp.
Find Your Kind Of Season
Good Timing Makes A Difference.
June–October is the dry season, with wildlife often drawn towards the river system. November–May is wetter, and some camps operate seasonally.
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High Season
June – October
Dry-season wildlife viewing centres increasingly on water; later months can be hot.
Mid Season
January – February · November – December
The rains change the landscape. Check camp availability and transfer arrangements.
Low Season
March – May
Wetter access can be more demanding and some camps close seasonally.
High Season
June – October
Dry-season wildlife viewing centres increasingly on water; later months can be hot.
Mid Season
January – February · November – December
The rains change the landscape. Check camp availability and transfer arrangements.
Low Season
March – May
Wetter access can be more demanding and some camps close seasonally.
These are travel-planning bands, not fixed lodge tariff dates. Weather, wildlife movements and access vary.
Make It Part Of Your Journey
Journeys That Bring You Here.
Starting points that include this destination.
Wildlife safari
10 Days · 9 Nights
Southern & Western Wilderness — 10 Days
Connect Nyerere, Ruaha and Katavi in a journey built around remote camps and pre-arranged light-aircraft transfers, beginning in Dar es Salaam.
Price On Request
More Than A Place On A Map
Make A Little More Of Your Visit.
Experiences connected to this destination.
Half or full day
Wildlife
Guided Game Drives
Follow the wildlife with a guide and enjoy the small surprises between the big sightings.
Usually a few hours
Walking & nature
Guided Walking Safaris
Step out at a slower pace and discover the tracks, plants and smaller details of the bush.
A Good Place To Pause
Stay Somewhere That Fits.
Places in or around this destination, chosen to work with your route.
Lodge
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha River Lodge
A riverfront safari base for a slower chapter in Ruaha’s wild landscapes.
Picture Yourself Here
A Glimpse Of Ruaha.
Four views. A little inspiration for the journey ahead.
Made Around You
A Journey With Ruaha In Mind?
Tell us your dates, your people and the places you would love to connect.