-Beauty & the beasts!
Ruaha National Park is the second largest wildlife territory in the southern outbacks of Tanzania, only preceded by the great Selous Game Reserve. Pongo Safaris caters for both adventurous and luxurious wildlife safaris to Ruaha National Park, by facilitating your excursion and securing your accommodation of choice within the Ruaha wildlife terrains. Below are brief details on the park and the activities you may indulge in at Ruaha during your exotic wildlife safari in the southern terrains of Tanzania.
Brief:
Ruaha National Park
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Est: 1964
Area: 20,380sq.km
Location: 7º45'S, 35º40'E
Altitude: 750-1,900m asl
Distance: 120 km. 2-3hrs. From Iringa
330 km. 5-6hrs. From Mikumi National Park
502 km. 9-10hrs. From Dar-Es-Salaam
Best times to visit: Mid May-December:(Fauna)
January-April:(Aero-fauna & Flora)
Major attractions
The Great Ruaha River, hippos & crocodiles, over 544 species of birds recorded, both native & migratory birds from the north and south, extensive variety of Antelopes including Eland, lesser & greater Kudu, Roan & Sable, Impalas and many more. A large concentration of game including the African hunting dogs,leopards, lions, cheetahs & elephants amongst many more species. A large number of the African sacred baobab trees, miombo woodlands, Rift Valley (escarpment), great climate and wonderful scenery.
Activities:
-Photography
-Camping
-Game Viewing
-Bird Watching
-Adventure Walks
-Community Tourism (around the villages near the park and in Iringa Region)
Ruaha - Mikumi - Udzungwa - Selous - Zanzibar - Mafia - Saadani - Dar Es Salaam - Kilwa