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Ruaha River Lodge occupies a unique and privileged position set around a series of rocky
kopjes in a bend of the Great Ruaha River, blending seamlessly into it’s surrounding and

affording views up and down the river. Game is drawn to the river from the neighbouring

hills and guests can witness the great wildlife dramas unfold from the comfort and
protection of their self contained natural stone and thatch ‘banda’ . With resident hippos

and crocs there is always plenty of action to watch and several incidents of lion or leopard
kills have been seen from the lodge.

Accommodation Activities

Ruaha’s 24 bandas are sited alongside The Game drives are taken in open, adapted

Great Ruaha River, all with excellent 4WD vehicles. The vehicles have tiered
uninterrupted views, and are constructed seating and roof shading, allowing the

out of stone in order to fit in to its guests to enjoy the closeness to nature. Soft
surroundings. drinks are provided.

In order to provide a personalised visit for Nature Walks are led by our Maasai, who
all our guests, we have built two dining will pass on some of their in-depth

lodges, each with their own host, so knowledge of the land around them.
everyone gets the attention they deserve. Walking safari can be arranged with

One lodge is on the riverside, with hippos TANAPA at the park headquarters.
and elephants roaming around as you dine. In the dry season, when the water levels in

The other is perched on a kopje with the park are low, guests can see as much
phenomenal views over the National park. wildlife from their verandas than they can

on a game drive.

Getting There

Safari Air Link conveniently operates daily flights to Ruaha from Dar, Zanzibar, Arusha.

These flights also connect with Selous, Mikumi, Southern Highlands, Serengeti, Manyara and
Tarangire.

Ruaha flights also connect twice a week to Katavi and Mahale National Parks.
Ruaha is a 2 hour drive from Iringa Town. The park gate closes at 18:30. Road transfers can be

arrange with your booking.

www.ruahariverlodge.com