Location
Transport
Julius Nyerere International Airport Dar es Salaam
580 km | 2 hr 30 min flight Daily flights are available from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Ruaha’s airstrips. Coastal Aviation and other regional carriers operate this route.Arusha Airport
620 km | 3 hr 15 min flight Flights from Arusha Airport (ARK) connect travelers to Ruaha, offering seamless access from northern Tanzania’s safari circuit.Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
650 km | 3 hr flight Direct flights from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) provide convenient access for travelers arriving from international destinations.
Points of interest
Tanzania, Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park, Tanzania is a vast, untouched wilderness, offering a more intimate safari experience than the northern parks. Named after the Hehe word Ruvaha (meaning "river"), the park is sustained by the Great Ruaha River, which is vital to local communities, including the Hehe, Bena, and Kinga, who have long relied on its waters for farming and cultural practices. Home to one of Africa’s largest elephant populations, Ruaha also hosts iconic predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, along with the endangered African wild dog. Bird enthusiasts can spot over 570 species, making it a haven for wildlife and biodiversity.