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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

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

Showing 371-380 of 505
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Mr & Mrs G
Kent

"Tanzania Sept 2011"

I visited Tanzania between 29 Sep 2011 and 14 Oct 2011
"Ruaha a very lovely park with lots of birds & animals & very few people.

The camps we used were excellent & everybody tried very hard to please." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms S
Hertfordshire

"Great trip to Tanzania"

I visited Tanzania between 29 Sep 2011 and 11 Oct 2011
"Overall experience of the trip was very good. Everyting went well. I had no problem anywhere.

Everything went well without any hitches despite the several flights and the amount of travelling.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Ellie was very helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you for arranging my holiday!" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr S & Ms H
Kent

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I visited Tanzania between 17 Sep 2011 and 2 Oct 2011
"We always knew that we might have to compromise a bit due to the short notice to arrange this trip. However, Liz was extremely helpful and worked hard to match our requirements with the locations and camps. She did flag up the dinning arrangements at Impala and her reservations proved to be correct. Although we would not return there, we still enjoyed our stay and that arrangement obviously works well for other people.

Our itinerary was in exactly the right order, starting with the most 'authentic' camp and working up in quality to finish with Beho Beho. We would really have struggled if we'd gone there first and then moved on to the other camps.

This is our 4th or 5th holiday with Expert Africa and we will keep coming back because of the quality of service and knowledge of the locations.
Thank you all." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs T
Derbyshire

"tanzania 2011"

I visited Tanzania between 15 Sep 2011 and 2 Oct 2011
"we have been on a good number of safaris to many locations in africa. this rates as one of the best we have experienced with very good game viewing, keen and informative guides and excellent accommodation.

based on this experience a return trip to tanzania is on our short list of places to visit

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

from this trip we found service to be good and details and travel arrangements accurate" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 16 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Cobham

"overall comments including Fishermans Tours"

I visited Zanzibar and 1 other country between 13 Sep 2011 and 27 Sep 2011
"We were pleased we took the advice of Expert Africa to visit the much less busy game reserves in Southern Tanzania - perfect for us having previously had uncrowded game viewing experiences in S. Africa.

We had very good game viewing, with excellent guides, in both Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park. The landscapes and vegetation were quite different leading to varied experiences - in Selous it was great to see the crocs, hippos and huge variety of birds round the lake as well as the animals in the bush, whilst in Ruaha we saw larger herds of buffalo and elephants seeking water.

All in all we had a great holiday." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zanzibar holiday
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs H & Mr W
Norfolk

"Tanzanian Safari"

I visited Tanzania between 10 Sep 2011 and 21 Sep 2011
"Outstanding - exceeded all expectations.

Right through from booking to when we got home, the organization was faultless and mad the whoel trip very relaxed.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No. Many thanks for making it a totally memorable trip." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
Wimborne

"Excellent trip to Tanzania"

I visited Tanzania between 10 Sep 2011 and 21 Sep 2011
"We had a fantastic holiday, everything was in the right place at the right time.

The accommodation was exactly what we were looking for and we found the staff at expert africa listened to our requirement and gave us good advice to make it such a memorable holiday

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Everything was efficient and gave us the upmost confidence regarding our trip" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs J
Ashbourne

"Holiday of a Life-time!"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 3 Sep 2011 and 14 Sep 2011
"Fantastic. It far exceeded our expectations (was our first time in Africa).

We found all the dawn starts and long days a bit tiring, but well worth it. The amount of wildlife and how close we saw it was amazing.
I was impressed with the amount of help and knowledgable suggestions we had from Eleanor in putting together the trip.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms H
Maida Vale

"AMHarris trip to Tanzania"

I visited Tanzania between 3 Sep 2011 and 14 Sep 2011
"Overall half was very satisfactory and I am grateful to Liz for recommending Kwihala, when I had originally been looking at Mwagusi. I have no hesitation in recommending this lovely camp and will be returning there myself next year! Sand Rivers was my choice because friends had stayed there previously but I would have liked a bit more of the "flavour" of the camp in my discussions with Liz as in hindsight I would have preferred to go elsewhere, plus 5 nights there was too long.

I would also have appreciated a very clear "you must get a visa" as opposed to a recommendation to get one - other African airports issue visas on arrival with no trouble and I had thought Dar es Salaam would be the same - how wrong I was. Suggest you beef up your guidance on this point even more!!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Good
Miss C & Mr S
London

"First Safari Experience"

I visited Tanzania between 28 Aug 2011 and 9 Sep 2011
"We had a wonderful time staying at Mdonya and Lake Manze and the trip completely exceeded our expectations.

Within 5 minutes of landing at the airstrip we couldn't believe the amount of wildlife we saw so quickly. At both camps the staff were excellent and the accommodation was very comfortable.

We will definitly be recommending these camps to friends and family.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

no, it was perfect" Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 6 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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Our suggestions for safari camps in Ruaha National Park


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% (133 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 Expeditions

Kichaka Expeditions

In a remote corner of Ruaha, Kichaka is a private mobile camp focusing on superbly guided walking safaris.


98% (25 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)
Kichaka Zumbua

Kichaka Zumbua

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


100% (5 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% (2 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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