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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 71-80 of 508
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Ms R.
San Giuliano T.

"The trip of our dreams "

I visited Tanzania between 1 Oct 2019 and 11 Oct 2019
"A memorable trip indeed !

We have wonderful memories, in spite of the disappointment in Mafia because of the weather.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Your organization was perfect. We don't know how you could possibly improve it." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr I
Abergavenny

"Tanzania 2019"

I visited Tanzania between 1 Oct 2019 and 14 Oct 2019
"We had an excellent holiday. Well planned and executed.

Where there were unforeseen difficulties they were swiftly overcome." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr D.
Maldon

"My Sep 2019 trip"

I visited Tanzania between 24 Sep 2019 and 4 Oct 2019
"We wanted a fly-in safari trip to Selous and Ruaha with an emphasis on wildlife viewing. This trip delivered on all counts. The camps both exceeded expectations." Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 8 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs S
france

"My Sep 2019 trip"

I visited Tanzania between 17 Sep 2019 and 28 Sep 2019
"Lyndsey did a fabulous job....again!

Super efficient and helpful, very knowledgeable, she organised an amazing trip for us...it was perfect, thank you!" Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
J and C
Clayton

"Fantastic Trip"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 16 Sep 2019 and 3 Oct 2019
"We had a wonderful trip thanks to the fantastic support of Jessica Plumb. She continually went above and beyond in every aspect of our trip from negotiating upgrades to arranging for great local guides and transport. She was truly a joy to work with and we will recommend Jessica and Expert Africa to anyone who is interested in visiting this great continent.

All of our camps, guides, hotels and transport were wonderful. Thank you Jessica and Expert Africa!" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs J
Taunton

"Well organised, well balanced trip"

I visited Tanzania between 14 Sep 2019 and 26 Sep 2019
"All good bar two very (very) minor things.

Two parks provided great mix of scenery and wildlife. Two camps were of very high all round standrad.

Staff were uniformly friendly, professional and helpful; guides at both camps were energetic and enthusiastic and made the trip (shout out to Godfrey at Sand Rivers and Geofrey at Ikuka)." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 9 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs G
Michigan

"Our 5th safari"

I visited Tanzania between 12 Sep 2019 and 29 Sep 2019
"We have used Expert Africa for all of our trips and have never been disappointed. They provide expert guidance on chosing camps that suit us, as they know the types of camps and locations that we will enjoy. They have often given us new places to consider and their recommendations have been excellent.

A traveler should keep in mind that animals move about and you can't be assured of finding everything in one area. On this trip, we traveled to the eastern Serengeti and to Ruaha and the Selous in the south in order to find a variety -- more lions in one area, more elephants in another, for example. We had excellent sightings in each area." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 15 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr Steve
Hope Valley

"Tanzania 2019 review"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 10 Sep 2019 and 28 Sep 2019
"An excellent trip that lived up to expectations. It was well planned and well thought out. Our only slight reservation was the Coastal Aviation detour to get from Tarangire to Ruaha, which took a lot longer than scheduled." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr J & Mrs C
Streatha

"My Sep 2019 trip"

I visited Tanzania between 8 Sep 2019 and 20 Sep 2019
"Our experience in Tanzania in the camps was first rate.

All travel arrangements worked well. Unfortunately we have serious concerns about the quality of the staff we dealt with in Expert Africa in terms to their attention to detail and customer communication skills. I will be sending a separate email to the Managing Director on these aspects.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service

Check what you are sending to clients is accurate. Treat clients as special people, Make telephone contact with them and find out what their likes and dislikes are, like some of your competitors." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 10 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Sisters
London

"My Sep 2019 trip"

I visited Tanzania between 7 Sep 2019 and 20 Sep 2019
"It was great trip.

We felt it was in the right order too, starting in Arusha, moving on to the Crater via Manyara, and then the 'real safari' in the Serengeti and Ruaha.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No it was all really great and went very smoothly. Everything went to plan.

Maybe a mention should be made of the Tsetse flies in the Ruaha bush in case it was a deal breaker for some people!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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508 reviews of Ruaha by travellers since August 2007
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Where to stay in Ruaha

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% (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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