About Ruaha National Park
It is located in the middle of Tanzania about 130 kilometres from Iringa region (Southern Highland). The park is part of a more extensive ecosystem, which includes Rungwa Game Reserve, Usangu Game Reserve, Name of the park is derived from the Great Ruaha River, which flows along its South-Eastern margin and is the focus for game-viewing. The park can be reached by car via Iringa and there is an airstrip at Msembe, park headquarters.
Ruaha National Park situated in Tanzania is one of the largest parks in the East Africa. Known for its rich flora and fauna, it's also home to huge elephant populations, with an estimated 12,000 elephants migrating through the greater Ruaha ecosystem each year.
Ruaha National Park is also a habitat for the endangered African Wild dogs population as well as wildlife such as Lions, Zebras, Jackals and the Bat-eared fox.
Lake Manyara is also an excellent bird watching destination, with Flamingo and other fascinating species spotted in and around the soda lake. More than 400 species of birds, including waterfowl and migrants, can be found in the area.