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.
Where to eat
Places to eat
Hotel
Iringa & Ruaha
Neema Crafts Cafe
A much-loved Iringa cafe run by a project employing deaf and disabled artisans, serving cakes, coffee and light meals.
Restaurant
Iringa & Ruaha
Mama Iringa (Il Gabbiano)
An Iringa institution serving wood-fired pizza and Italian dishes made with local ingredients.
Restaurant
Iringa & Ruaha
Hasty Tasty Too
A long-running, budget-friendly Iringa eatery popular for breakfasts, curries and travellers' fare.
Gift Shop
Iringa & Ruaha
Iringa central market
The town's bustling market for fresh highland produce, spices and local snacks.
Lodging
Iringa & Ruaha
Safari lodge dining
Inside Ruaha, meals are full-board affairs at tented camps overlooking the river and waterholes.