Overview
Ruaha Park Is Largest National Park In Tanzania, Offers Excellent Wildlife Viewing And Is Particularly Good For Spotting Predators, Including Very Large Prides Of Lions And The Endangered Wild Dogs. All Big Cats Are Regularly Seen And Wild Dogs Are The Star Attraction. They Are Especially Easy To Find When Denning. Several Antelope Species That Are Rare Or Absent In Northern Tanzania, Like Greater And Lesser Kudu, Roan And Sable Antelopes, Are Often Encountered.
The Main Feature Of The Park Is The Great Ruaha River, Which Attracts Loads Of Animals In The Dry Season. The Dominant Vegetation Is Brachystegia Woodland And Some Areas Are Dotted With The Impressive Baobab Tree.
Best Time
For Predators And Large Mammals, Dry Season (Mid-May-December); Bird-Watching, Lush Scenery And Wildflowers, Wet Season (January-April). The Male Greater Kudu Is Most Visible In June During The Breeding Season.