Ruaha National Park is Tanzania’s best-kept secret — a vast, rugged wilderness where Africa feels untouched. As Tanzania’s largest national park, it covers more than 20,000 square kilometers of dramatic escarpments, broad plains, and the lifeline of the Great Ruaha River.

Few visitors reach Ruaha, which makes it perfect for those seeking solitude and authenticity. Herds of elephants rumble across dusty plains, lions stalk buffalo herds, and leopards lounge on rock kopjes. Over 570 bird species fill the skies, making it one of Africa’s richest avian habitats.

*Fact: Ruaha hosts one of the continent’s highest concentrations of lions — over 500 individuals.*