About
Ruaha National Park lies in the Iringa Region of Tanzania and is the largest national park in the country, covering 20,226 square kilometres of rugged terrain. Visitors often know it simply as Ruaha.
What to expect
The park is known for its large population of elephants, and for a diverse range of predator species. Its wide, broken landscape means that a game drive here can feel quite different from one in a smaller, more enclosed reserve. The scale of the park gives it a sense of space, and the rugged ground is part of its character.
Planning a visit
- Location: Iringa Region, Tanzania
- Kind of visit: A national park suited to wildlife viewing and to travellers who enjoy open, remote country
- Contact: +255 26 270 0077
Because the park is so large, it is worth thinking about how much time you have and how you want to spread it across the landscape. Check with the park directly on the number above for current arrangements before you set out.
Ruaha suits visitors who want wildlife and wide landscapes rather than a compact, easily covered site. Plan around its size, and allow time to take in the terrain and the animals that make the park distinctive.