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Ruaha
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Covering
13.000 sq.km this relatively new and
undisturbed park is one of Tanzania’s
largest elephants sanctuaries. Its name
derives from the great Ruaha river,
which flows along its entire eastern
border creating spectacular gorges and
scenery. Hippo, crocodile and fish
inhabit the river. The park is rich in
all forms of wildlife except some of the
typical plains animals such as Thomson
gazelle, wildebeest and topi whose range
does not extend into this area. On the
other hand, both Grant’s gazelle and
ostrich are found in the park as well as
the rare greater and lesser kudu and the
roan- and sable antelope. The birdlife
is very interesting and over 370 species
have been recorded here some of which
are not found in northern Tanzania. |
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Size
10300 sq km which makes the
second biggest park in Tanzania.
Location
Central Tanzania, 128 km west of
Iringa
Getting there
Sheduled and or charter flights
from Dar es salaam, selous,
serengeti, Arusha, Iringa and
Mbeya. Year round road access
through Iringa from Dar Es
salaam (about 10 hours) via
Mikumi National or From Arusha
Via Dodoma. |
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What to do
Day walks or hiking safaris through
untouched bush, stone age ruins at
Isimila, near Iringa, 120 km way, one of
Africa's most important historical
sites.
Best time to visit the park
For predators and Large mammals, dry
season from May to December, bird
watching, lush scenery and wild flowers,
wet season from January to April. the
male Greater Kudu is most Visible in
June, the breeding season. |
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Accomodation
Riverside lodge, three dry season tented
camps, self-catering bandas, two
campsites. |
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