Lion Super-Prides • 10% of World's Lions • Wild Dogs • Greater Kudu • Pure Untamed Wilderness
Covering an immense 20,226 square kilometers in Central-Southern Tanzania, Ruaha National Park is a legendary wilderness where nature rules supreme without fences or crowds. Its scenery is dramatically characterized by rugged rocky escarpments, ancient baobab-studded hills, and the Great Ruaha River.
Ruaha holds one of the largest concentrations of wild lions on the African continent, with famous "super-prides" of 20 or more individuals that have developed specialized tactics to bring down massive Cape buffalos. It is also one of the last true strongholds for the endangered African wild dog, cheetahs, leopards, and over 570 species of birds.
In Ruaha, you can drive for hours along river valleys and rocky outcrops without encountering another vehicle. It offers intimate wildlife encounters, premier walking safaris, and night skies filled with billions of stars.
Discover the wildlife drama and geographic marvels of Ruaha National Park.
Ruaha's lions live in massive prides of 20 to 30 individuals. During the dry season, these super-prides patrol the riverbanks, hunting buffalos, giraffes, and zebras with coordinated tactical precision.
The river winds through the heart of the reserve, flanked by towering fig trees and baobabs. In the dry season, herds of elephants dig deep into sandbars to extract pure underground spring water.
Ruaha is one of the top sanctuaries in Africa for the endangered painted wolf. Packs of wild dogs roam across vast territories, staging thrilling hunts in the early morning and late afternoon.
Ruaha's emblem is the magnificent Greater Kudu, with its majestic corkscrew horns and white vertical body stripes. It is also home to lesser kudus, roan, and sable antelopes.
Explore our curated Ruaha and Southern Tanzania wilderness safaris featuring direct flight access, luxury tented camps, professional bush guides, and all park entry fees included.
Fly-in safari packages from Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, or Arusha directly into Ruaha's wilderness lodges.
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Answers to common questions about exploring Ruaha National Park.