Destination guide
Iringa & Ruaha
A breezy highland town and gateway to Ruaha, Tanzania's largest national park, land of baobabs, big cats and huge elephant herds.
Things to do
Activities in Iringa & Ruaha
National Park
Game drives in Ruaha
Search the baobab plains and riverbanks for lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs and the park's famous elephant herds.
National Park
Walking safari
Explore the bush on foot with an armed ranger, reading tracks and small details, a specialty of the wild southern parks.
Tourist Attraction
Isimila Stone Age tour
Wander the eroded sandstone pillars and see ancient Acheulean hand-axes at one of Africa's key prehistoric sites.
Museum
Kalenga history visit
Visit the former Hehe capital and museum where Chief Mkwawa resisted German rule and his returned skull is displayed.
National Park
Iringa town and market walk
Explore the breezy highland town's colonial streets, lively central market and craft projects.
National Park
Night drives and fly-camping
Camps in and around Ruaha offer after-dark drives to spot nocturnal predators and remote fly-camping under the stars.
Observation Deck
Boat and river viewpoints
Enjoy the Great Ruaha River from viewpoints and, seasonally, explore reservoirs like Mtera for birdlife en route.