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🌎  Tanzania 🇹🇿

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📍  RUAHA NATIONAL PARK

✈️  Iringa Airport (IRI)

🚗  140.7 KM

⏱️  3 hours, 38 minutes

Ruaha National Park in Tanzania is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including large elephant herds, predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, and a variety of bird species. Accessibility within the park can be challenging, with roads often requiring 4x4 vehicles, especially during the wet season (November to May) when some areas may be inaccessible. Guided tours are highly recommended for a safe and enriching experience, offering expert knowledge of the local flora and fauna. While solo visits are possible, they require careful planning and self-sufficiency. The dry season (June to October) is the best time for wildlife viewing. A multi-day safari in Ruaha can cost between $300 to $800 per person per day, depending on the level of accommodation and services. A typical visit duration ranges from 3 to 5 days to fully appreciate the park's vastness and wildlife.