Ruaha national park is one of the few Tanzania’s famous wilderness
area where one can have a rare experience of game viewing spiced up by the
fascinating landscape. The park is rich of plants and animals such as Greater
Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) which can not be found in any other national
park. The park boasts of her almost untouched and unexplored ecosystem, making
visitors’ safari experience very unique.
Crocodile |
The Great Ruaha River as other rivers like Mwagusi, Jongomero and
Mzombe save as the life line of the park. During dry season, these rivers
become mostly the main source of water for wildlife. There are few natural
springs saving the same purpose.
In the pick of dry season, elephants obtain water from dry sand
rivers using their front feet and trunks. The remaining water falls along the
Great Ruaha River are also important habitat for hippopotamus, fish and
crocodiles.
Historical and cultural sites
There are several historical and cultural sites in the park which offer a visitor a chance to explore the Southern Tanzanian tribes. The early trade routes used by the Arab caravan crossed here. In 1830 these coastal traders expanded their routes northward, and in year 1857 to 1858 other European explorers such as Burton and Speke used these routes too. Chief Mkwawa used the same routes to visit his chiefdoms in Sangu and Gogo.
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