Ruaha National Park gets its name from the Ruaha river which flows along its southern margin.
Game-viewing with the abundance and variety of wildlife is the highlight of Ruaha National Park There are over 500 species of birds identified in the park including hornbills. Animals such as Leopards, wild dog, hyenas, giraffes, hippos African buffalo and stable antelope consider the park their home. The largest collection of elephants is located here in Ruaha compared to anywhere else in Tanzania. The Park is also considered as a lion Conservation Unit.
