Ruaha National Park is a thrilling destination of Tanzania among the largest biodiverse environments of the country, the name “Ruaha” is derived from the Hehe tribe to means river, which flows in the park and is a support system to all animal life in the national park, it is least busy and yet so rich with wildlife, hence for travellers who are interested in great adventures with fewer crowds Ruaha national park is the perfect destination it is raw and virgin felling exclusive and private. It was gazette in 1964 as a way of protecting wildlife species that call this home.
The national park was extended from the Usangu wetland covering an area space of approximately 22000 square kilometres straddling the southern part of Rwanda, it is enclosed together with Kipengere mountains and large wetland areas elevated at 750 m above sea level, the vegetation of Ruaha national park mainly comprises of savannah, a growing woodland, and dotted miombo tree species, rivers in the national park tend to dry up during the dry seasons, however, they remain with some water underneath, this chance is utilized mostly by African elephants( Africana Loxodonta), the area has been greatly affected by farmlands from communities more so those engaged in the growing of rice, there are poor methods of farming used, never the fewer visitors still show up to the destination.
Main attractions of the national park include wild animals and bird species of the national park, there are present animal species including the so called big five of the wilderness, and over 500 species of birds that have been recorded in the protected conservation area, the vegetation cover boats a thick growing savannah, woodland, amazing beautiful hills, rivers, marshy swampy areas, these act as homes to mammal’s, reptiles, amphibians and birds, Popular things to do in Ruaha National Park include game drives, which are conducted during the dry season between the months of September -February and June- September when the trails are drier and animals collected along the dry river beds in search of green pastures, expect to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, white Rhinos, leopards, lions, cheetahs, black Rhinos, wild dogs, hyenas, jackal, greater and lesser Kuddos, to mention a few, there are over 500 bird species that have been recorded in the national park some of which are endemics to the destination, example species include giant king fisher, goliath herons, Abysinian ground horn bills, palm thrush, sunbirds, among others.
Guided nature walks and bird-watching experiences are guided by an experienced guide who is conversant and knowledgeable about the national park, through the well-distributed game tracks expect to see many vegetation types and birds of the national park, to enjoy bring along binoculars, long-sleeved shirts and trousers, and a few other items of personal nature.
The national park can be visited any time of the year but is best during the dry season, it can be reached by road from the mainland cities of Dar-es-salaam, Arusha or Mosh, driving takes approximately 10 hours to drive to the destination, and trips to the conservation area can be combined with those to Mikumi national park, flights can be arranged to charter or schedule to the destination. There is available accommodation in the park ranging from the best budget to luxury example facilities include the Jongoremo camp, and Msembe rest house among other facilities.