Ruaha National Park
Tanzania’s Wild & Untamed South — Africa’s Greatest Predator Haven
About Ruaha National Park
Covering a colossal 20,226 square kilometers in southern Tanzania, Ruaha is Tanzania's second-largest national park and one of Africa’s wildest, least-visited predator strongholds. Home to 10% of the world's entire remaining wild lion population, mega-prides of over 20 lions roam the Great Ruaha River alongside rare African wild dogs, cheetahs, and majestic Greater and Lesser Kudus.
Key Wildlife Species to Encounter
Ruaha National Park boasts extraordinary biodiversity and unique habitat corridors. Top species include:
🌤️ Best Time to Visit
June to October (Dry season for unmatched predator hunting encounters along the dry riverbeds).
🎟️ Permits & Park Access
Park Entry: $35 USD per 24 hours.
*Valverde Safaris secures all required wildlife and gorilla permits directly on your behalf.Signature Experiences & Activities
- Great Ruaha River Predator Game Drives
- Multi-Day Wilderness Fly-Camping Walking Safaris
- Jongomero River Exploration
- Stargazing in untouched remote savannah
Frequently Asked Questions — Ruaha National Park
Because of Ruaha’s remote location in the south, visitors fly on scenic scheduled bush aircraft directly from Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, or Arusha into Msembe airstrip.
