​Best Time To Visit – Ruaha NP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the guide to Tanzania.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Bradt guidebook to Tanzania.

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Tanzania.

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The middle and end of the Dry season, from June to October, is the prime time for watching wildlife in Ruaha National Park. Animals are easier to spot because the bush thins out and wildlife concentrates around the Great Ruaha River and its tributaries.


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Best Time June to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season June to October (Ruaha is rarely crowded)
Low Season April and May (Many lodges close from March to May)
Best Weather June to October (Rains are extremely uncommon)
Worst Weather December to March (The most rain)

May to October –Dry Season

  • Wildlife viewing is easier since the bush thins out and animals gather around water sources
  • Skies are bright with almost no rain
  • The heat is less overpowering and it is not as humid
  • It is dusty and dry

Wildlife Photos

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November to April –Wet Season

  • The scenery is green and lush
  • The presence of migrating birds means bird watching is at its finest
  • Roads sometimes become impassable
  • Wildlife viewing is not as good as during the Dry season
  • It is hot and humid

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