Days 4, 5 and 6 – Ruaha National Park
From the Selous, you head to an even more off the beaten track safari destination, Ruaha National Park. Ruaha is rarely visited by tourists, making it ideal for the intrepid visitor, but should not be missed. Due to its varied landscapes and habitats, Ruaha is home to a variety of wildlife, including 10% of Africa’s lion population. Due to its location straddling habitats from Southern and East Africa, the landscape of Ruaha varies between miombo woodlands typical of Zambia to open grasslands, typical of East Africa. Due to the variety of habitats the game viewing is second to none. Leopards are often found in the thicker woodlands, while the open grasslands support lion and cheetah. The Ruaha River that runs through the park is the lifeline for the animals during the dry season and is a permanent hunting ground for lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena and African wild dogs.
Guests lucky enough to visit Ruaha have the opportunity to enjoy morning and afternoon game drives as well as walking safaris and night game drives.