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The Ruaha National Park is a famous park in Tanzania. This Ruaha National Park has an area of 10,300 square kilometer. This national park is situated 130 kilometers away from Iringa, the closest city. The Ruaha National Park is also an integral part of the vast ecosystem as it consists of some of the biggest game reserve like the Rungwa Game Reserve, Usangu Game Reserve. The name Ruaha National Park has been derived from the name of the Great Ruaha River, which flows through the south eastern part of this park. The Ruaha National Park got the prestige and status of a park in the year 1964.
The Ruaha National Park is mainly famous for its elephant population in large numbers. Presently, 10,000 elephants can be found roaming in the dense jungle of Ruaha Park. Apart from this, this area is no less special for viewing various species of birds. Out of 475 species, 436 have been identified. The permanent species of birds here are Sunbirds, Kingfisher and Hornbills. Many species of birds also immigrate to this place like the White Stork. Other wildlife of the Ruaha National Park consists of African Wild Dog and the Sable Antelope. Rhinoceros were last found in 1982. Experts are of the opinion that this animal is getting extinct due to poaching. This apart, a large number of lions, leopards, giraffe, buffalo, crocodiles and hippopotamus can also be found here.
The vegetation of the Ruaha National Park comprises of acacia grassland, baobab trees and miombo woodland. June to November is the ideal time to visit this place.
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