It is Tanzania's second-largest National Park, with a total area of 20,226 square kilometers. It is located in south-central Tanzania. Animals are lured to the Great Ruaha River and other water sources during the dry season, when game viewing is at its peak. Ruaha is derived from the ancient word "Luhava," which means "big river."

Ruaha National Park has only one rainy season, which runs from late November to early May and has yearly average rainfall of 500 to 800mm. The park is situated between 750 and 1868 meters above sea level.

The park is reachable by car and plane.

Road. The main gate (Y-Junction) is 108 kilometers from Iringa town, 625 kilometers from Dar es Salaam, and 480 kilometers from Mbeya City.

Air. The quickest method reach Ruaha is to fly from Dar es Salaam or Arusha on a daily basis. Msembe and Jongomero both have airstrips. Flights to Ruaha are available from Coastal Aviation, Auric Air, and Safari Link.

Ruaha is home to a diverse range of species, as well as spectacular and ever-changing scenery that provide a magical touch to the overall experience. The baobabs that dot the steep hillsides, the cool green shade along the River, and the broad grassy plains all contribute to a great and interesting journey.

Because it is the southernmost limit for Lesser Kudu on the African continent, tourists can view both Lesser and Greater Kudu here.

Sable and Roan antelope, Lichtenstein's Hartebeest, Topi, both Southern and Bohor reedbuck, and Grants Gazelle can all be found here.

In addition, Ruaha is home to a thriving population of Wild Dogs, Leopards, Lions, Cheetah, Buffalo, and Elephants, to say nothing of the many other species.