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Safaris to Ruaha National Park usually start from Dar es Salaam, and your point of entry for the country will be Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). In most cases, your tour operator will pick you up from the airport and handle all further transportation.
The 600km/373mi drive to Ruaha from Dar es Salaam takes at least 10 hours*, and a lot of it is on a dusty, bumpy road. Many people traveling to Ruaha make a stopover at Mikumi National Park. From Mikumi, the distance to Ruaha is about 320km/200mi, and the drive takes roughly 5 hours*.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), and what tickets would cost.
Domestic Flights
The easiest way to get to Ruaha is by scheduled or charter flight from Dar es Salaam to one of the park's airstrips. There are also flights connecting all of the parks of the Southern safari circuit. Flights from Arusha town, the base for the Northern safari circuit, are also available.
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Please check our How To Get to Tanzania page to learn more about passport, visa and other entry requirements.