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When to go on a Ruaha Trip

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january

Wet Season — a quieter time to visit

  • Temperatures are relatively high, with peak rainfall for the year occurring.

  • The green season is in full swing, with vegetation lush and in bloom, signalling a time of plenty for all.

  • Wildlife is spread across the park during this time, making game viewing a little more challenging but that much more rewarding.

  • The birthing season is always a highlight, with plenty of delicate newborns and high predator excitement.

  • With such a low density of accommodation, you are guaranteed an intimate safari at Ruaha.

  • The migratory birds have returned in full breeding plumage, providing the best birding in Tanzania.

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