Luxury Safaris in Ruaha National Park made for you
A remote but rewarding game-rich wilderness
A truly intimate safari experience
For a genuinely rewarding safari adventure, delve deep into the heart of Tanzania to uncover the wild and remote Ruaha National Park.
Ruaha is the same size of South Africa’s Kruger National Park – making it the largest national park in Tanzania and East Africa – with same wildlife density and diversity of the Kruger, but only around 1% of the visitors, so you can imagine how untouched and pristine the area is.
Home to an abundance of varied dramatic landscapes, this remote and mighty wilderness brims with vast open plains, rolling hills filled with baobabs and the park’s lifeline, the Great Ruaha River. Huge herds of zebras, giraffes, elephants and buffalos gather here by the water, making for excellent game viewing, while their predators lie in wait in the shadows. These predators include a tenth of all of Africa’s lions, the third largest population of wild dogs, hyenas, leopards and cheetahs. Rarer antelope species found here include kudu, sable and roan, and the birding is spectacular between January and April.
Despite its astounding variety of wildlife and large size, Ruaha is home to only a few camps, meaning that you’ll feel as though you have this true wilderness all to yourself. Spend your days enjoying game drives, with your binoculars and camera at the ready, check a wide variety of species off your birding list and enjoy nature walks getting an up-close look at the wildlife.
From our experts
Experiences picked by our Ruaha National Park specialists
Take in the sights and sounds of the bush
Head out on fascinating bush walks with a knowledgeable guide
Develop your photography skills
Go on rewarding photography-focused game drives
Spot the park's rich birdlife
Keep an eye out for a myriad different bird species
A word from one of our experts
If you're looking for a remote safari experience that you can call your own, Ruaha National Park is the place to go. It's a game-rich wilderness and with very few camps in the park, you'll get to enjoy it largely in private.
Jamey Lowis
Luxury accommodation in Ruaha National Park
There are many incredible places to stay in Ruaha National Park. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
Why book with Jacada?
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Safari expertise
Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.
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Unforgettable guides
We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.
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By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.
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Meet your Africa team
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Angela Thomas
Client Experience Manager for Africa
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Charlie Cottar
Travel Designer
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Chloe Ainscow
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Senior Travel Designer
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Kamogelo Dolo
Africa concierge
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Kit Wong
Senior Travel Designer
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Robynne Trueman
Africa Concierge
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Sara Bellemore
Travel Designer
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Tor Saner
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