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Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park

Ruaha is Tanzania’s largest national park.

It offers guided walking safaris...

...where you might spot some of the park’s fantastic birdlife...

...as well as a good amount of wildlife.

Ruaha is known for its dramatic scenery, including rolling hills...

...and open plains with skeletal baobab trees.

Ruaha’s wild and untrammelled feel sets it apart from other reserves.

Ruaha National Park

Reviews of safaris to Ruaha National Park

508 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Ruaha.

Showing 291-300 of 508
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Sir & Lady B
UK

"A trip of a lifetime"

I visited Tanzania between 15 Sep 2013 and 25 Sep 2013
"The trip was executed exactly as planned, with no hitches or delays so that we had nothing to worry about as the days went by.

It was extremely well organised and we enjoyed it immensely" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs & Ms S
USA

"My Sep 2013 trip"

I visited Tanzania between 15 Sep 2013 and 25 Sep 2013
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs K
Hampshire

"good bar pole pole beech"

I visited Tanzania between 14 Sep 2013 and 24 Sep 2013
"All lovely bar pole pole beech - see comments. Should we use expert africa again we do need to get the beech/relax part sorted as this has been a problem three times now and, as I said, I had mentioned how important this would be to us given Zanzibar and mozambique." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Putney

"My Sep 2013 trip"

I visited Tanzania between 12 Sep 2013 and 19 Sep 2013
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Godalming

"Holiday in Southern Tanzania"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 10 Sep 2013 and 2 Oct 2013
"We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday which generally met or exceeded our expectations. There were no hitches in any of the arrangements made by Expert Africa." Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 19 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs L
Reading

"Wonderful experience"

I visited Tanzania between 5 Sep 2013 and 14 Sep 2013
"We had a wonderful holiday. The whole trip ran very smoothly and had been exceptionally well organised." Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs D
Faversham

"Our Super September Safari!"

I visited Tanzania between 2 Sep 2013 and 12 Sep 2013
"Our overall trip was more enjoyable than we ever anticipated. A wonderful and exciting experience!

Our grateful thanks to Liz and James at Expert Africa who devised 7 options for us to choose from." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The S family
Drayton

"Southern Tanzania/Zanzibar sept 2013"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 31 Aug 2013 and 11 Sep 2013
"An outstanding experience for all of us. Couldn't fault it, really.

Perhaps one less night on safari and one more at the beach would have been a better balance

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No, it all went smoothly.

As advised, we got yellow fever vaccination exemption certificates (plane change in Nairobi) but these weren't asked for so maybe we could have done without them" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Aberdeen

"Our August 2013 was fantastic!"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 24 Aug 2013 and 4 Sep 2013
"A huge thank you to Liz and Angela for organising our trip. It was very reassuring that when asked by staff at both camps who we had booked our trip with and we mentioned Expert Africa, they would nod and say that you are one of the best!!

This holiday really exceeded all our expectations and I for one would love to repeat it sometime in the future!

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

I think the thing I really liked about dealing with Liz in particular was because she has first hand knowledge of the areas we were visiting and I understand that is the case with all the staff at Expert Africa who have their own areas of expertise. I also really liked the gift of the Bradt guide that was sent to us on confirmation of our booking - a nice touch.

I would have no hesitation in using Expert Africa again and in recommending them to anyone wishing to travel to Africa." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Bristol

"Tanzania and Mozambique 2013"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 22 Aug 2013 and 9 Sep 2013
"We had a wonderful trip and the transfers were, as ever, well organised, even through Nairobi airport. The places we stayed more than lived up to our expectations. The lodges were very quiet compared to last year and we did enjoy feeling exclusive. We enjoyed mostly having the game drive vehicles to ourselves. It is a shame that the lack of direct flights from the UK may be deterring people from visiting Tanzania, but we loved the quietness. We certainly had no problems although the return flight was more tiring and not so pleasant because of not being a through flight.

We were impressed with all our accommodation and are amazed with how such luxury is provided in the wilds of Africa. We did find that Mosiguard improved our tsetse fly experience. All the vehicles we used were comfortable. We can recommend a southern Tanzanian safari for the game we saw (everything bar rhino and wild dog), and the beautiful scenery and lovely people. I hope we shall return." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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508 reviews of Ruaha by travellers since August 2007
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Mdonya Old River Camp

Mdonya Old River Camp

Designed with simplicity in mind, Mdonya River Camp focuses on a great wilderness experience rather than creature comforts.


92% (134 reviews)
Mwagusi Safari Camp

Mwagusi Safari Camp

Mwagusi is a long-established, permanent, tented safari camp, on an attractive bend of the seasonal Mwagusi River.


96% (117 reviews)
Kwihala Camp

Kwihala Camp

Kwihala is a permanent tented camp in Ruaha National Park, offering a high level of comfort and guiding in a natural setting.


99% (111 reviews)
Ikuka Safari Camp

Ikuka Safari Camp

Upmarket and stylish, Ikuka Safari Camp is set high on an escarpment with spectacular panoramic views over Ruaha National Park.


98% (61 reviews)
Jongomero Camp

Jongomero Camp

A stylish and luxurious camp in a remote part of Ruaha, Jongomero offers excellent guiding and service in a remote, wilderness area.


96% (48 reviews)
Kigelia Camp

Kigelia Camp

Kigelia is a stylish tented camp, set amid a grove of sausage trees, and combining a simple set-up with comforts and luxury.


95% (37 reviews)
Kichaka Zumbua

Kichaka Zumbua

Kichaka Zumbua is a small, luxurious camp offering on outstanding walking safaris in a remote area of Ruaha.


99% (32 reviews)
Ruaha River Lodge

Ruaha River Lodge

In a lovely location beside a rocky river, the unpretentious Ruaha River Lodge is the largest and most economical camp in Ruaha National Park.


92% (12 reviews)
Jabali Ridge

Jabali Ridge

One of Ruaha's most luxurious camps, Jabali Ridge nestles among kopjes and baobabs, with beautiful views of the surrounding area.


96% (5 reviews)
Usangu Expedition Camp

Usangu Expedition Camp

Usangu Expedition Camp is a seasonal camp in the Usangu Wetlands – a remote and enchanting part of Ruaha National Park.


100% (3 reviews)
Jabali Private House

Jabali Private House

Jabali Private House in Ruaha National Park provides luxurious accommodation for private groups booked on an exclusive basis.


100% (2 reviews)
Jongomero Walking Safaris

Jongomero Walking

Fly-camping and walking safaris from Jongomero Camp give you the chance to explore remote safari areas in Ruaha National Park.


80% (2 reviews)
Asanja Ruaha Ndembo

Asanja Ruaha

Asanja Ruaha Ndembo is a smart new safari lodge in a picturesque setting overlooking the Great Ruaha River.


No reviews yet
Kokoko Camp

Kokoko Camp

Kokoko is a small, exclusive-use safari camp in a prime location in Ruaha National Park


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