Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park constitutes is Tanzania’s largest protected area at approximately 20,226 sq.km. It is located about 130km west of Iringa and lies both in central and southern Tanzania. It has a diverse eco-system comprised of riverine, savannah grasslands dotted with baobab trees that bless the area with spectacular scenery. It derives its name from the Great River Ruaha which flows along the park’s south-eastern border. River Ruaha offers thrilling game-viewing especially during the dry season when the gazelles, waterbucks, impalas, and many others gather to drink water.

Meanwhile, predators such as leopards, hyenas, jackals, crocodiles, and cheetahs can also be spotted waiting to catch their prey. Furthermore, Ruaha is the best place to spot the endangered wild dogs in Tanzania. The Park can be visited at any time of the year. But, the birders ought to visit the Park during the wet season when the migratory birds are around.