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RUAHA
NATIONAL PARK
 Ruaha
National Park, the second largest national park in the
country, is one of the unexplored parks in Tanzania and the
largest elephant sanctuary. The name Ruaha derives from the
great Ruaha River which flows along its entire eastern border
creating spectacular gorges and scenery. Hippo, crocodile,
turtle and fish inhabit the river. Elephants are often to be
seen on the banks of the Ruaha River. Lion, giraffe and other
animals can also be found. The special attraction of Ruaha,
besides its spectacular scenery, is its unspoilt wilderness.
This park is relatively unknown and only recently developed
for tourism and less frequented by tourists.The park is also
known for its concentration of greater and lesser kudu, its
roan and sable antelope and its rich bird life; more than 400
species of birds have been recorded.Its geographical location
means that it is visited by both northern and southern
migrants. Ruaha also has a great variety of resident bird
species. The best time for keen bird watchers is between
January to April. The terrain within most of the park is a
well wooded, undulating plateau at an average altitude of 915m
with mountains in the south and west rising up to 1600m and
1900m above sea level respectively. Miombo woodland forms the
dominant vegetation, changing to combritum/commiphora to the
east. The best months for game viewing are June to December.
Hotels in Ruaha National Park
Ruaha River Lodge
 Overlooking
the great Ruaha River, the lodge blends into its natural
surroundings to enable visitors to feel themselves part of the
wild. Accommodation 'bandas', built from local stone and
thatch, provide the perfect setting in which to relax between
bush excursions, and watch wild animals as they descend from
the hills to quench their thirst and nibble on the green
grass.
Mwagusi Tented Camp
 Deep
inside the park, between the banks of the Mwagusi Sand River,
lies the Mwagusi Camp. This 16 bed safari camp offers ensuite
bathrooms and hot showers, while maintaining the design of
traditional African 'bandas'.
Mdonya Old River Camp
 Mdonya
Old River Camp opened in 2003. The camp has eight spacious
tents and is located under sycamore fig and acacia trees near
the Ruaha escarpment and Mdonya waterfalls. Activities will
include full day game drives, trips to the waterfalls falls
and walking safaris. It promises to be a good small camp.
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