The park – especially famous for its large elephant population. One among of the best places in Tanzania to observe elephants at relatively close range, often moving in family groups across the savannah.

Wildlife commonly encountered includes:

• Lions
• Zebras
• Giraffes
• Leopards
• Cheetahs
• Warthogs
• Crocodiles
• Wildebeest
• Spotted hyenas
• Hippopotamuses
• African wild dogs
• African elephants
• African buffaloes

Special antelope species

One of Ruaha’s great attractions is its variety of antelope. The park is particularly famous for:

• Greater kudu, Lesser kudu, Sable antelope, Roan antelope, Eland, Waterbuck, Impala, and Hartebeest. 

The Elephant Kingdom

The park particularly famous for its large elephant herds. During the dry season, elephants concentrate around the Great Ruaha River, permanent pools and other remaining water sources. Watching elephants moving through golden grasslands beneath enormous baobabs is one of the signature experiences of a Ruaha safari

Birdslife

Tarangire is also an excellent destination for birdwatching, with a remarkable diversity of bird species.

Visitors may encounter:

• Rollers, Storks, Herons, Egrets, Weavers, Vultures, Hornbills, Bee-eaters, Kingfishers, Seasonal migrant species, Eagles and other birds of prey

The combination of wetlands, woodland and open grassland creates habitats for a wide variety of resident and migratory birds.