Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
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RUAHA NATIONAL PARK
In the heart of southern Tanzania the Ruaha National Park has a hot, dry climate and dramatic scenery. The great Ruaha River runs along the southeast border, tumbling over boulders and flanked by riparian woodland. Away from the river there are baobab forests, open grasslands and fresh springs.
Wildlife of Ruaha National Park
Game is prolific with ungulates including impala, waterbuck, bushbuck, giraffe, zebra and buffalo. Both greater and lesser kudu are present, as well as roan and sable antelope. There are large prides of lion, often 20 or more, spotted and striped hyena, several packs of wild dog and leopard. The birdlife is particularly colorful, and sitting in camp it’s not unusual to spot many species such as emerald spotted doves, brown parrots and crested barbets. Activities in Ruaha focus on game drives which are particularly rewarding in the dry season when the game congregates at the river. With only a few camps in the park, visitor numbers are few and it’s unspoilt and peaceful.
Wildlife of Ruaha National Park
Game is prolific with ungulates including impala, waterbuck, bushbuck, giraffe, zebra and buffalo. Both greater and lesser kudu are present, as well as roan and sable antelope. There are large prides of lion, often 20 or more, spotted and striped hyena, several packs of wild dog and leopard. The birdlife is particularly colorful, and sitting in camp it’s not unusual to spot many species such as emerald spotted doves, brown parrots and crested barbets. Activities in Ruaha focus on game drives which are particularly rewarding in the dry season when the game congregates at the river. With only a few camps in the park, visitor numbers are few and it’s unspoilt and peaceful.
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best time to visit Ruaha National Park
The best time to visit the best kept secret in Tanzania is during the dry season when animals are gathered within the water bodies quenching thirst this period is from June to October when the vegetation is not thick giving you excellent and clear views of the magnificent park.
For those who love birding, the best time to visit the park is in November to April when migratory birds have arrived and the residential birds are breeding. However, the Ruaha national can be visited all year round thought roads maybe hard to cross during the heavy rains as it gets muddy.
Ruaha national park can be accessed by road from Iringa which is about 130 kilometers squared; there are also chartered domestic flights that operate within the parks airstrips.
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