National Park · Tanzania
Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park is a national park in Tanzania, covering 4,998 acres (2,023 ha), established in 1964.
Photo: Brian Harries via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Tanzania |
| Area | 4,998 acres (2,023 ha) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Coordinates | 7.5311° S, 34.6369° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park is a national park in Tanzania. In 2008, the Usangu Game Reserve and other important wetlands were added to the park, increasing its size to about 20,226 km2 (7,809 sq mi). The park is about 130 km (81 mi) west of Iringa. The park is part of the 45,000 km2 (17,000 sq mi) Rungwa-Kizigo-Muhesi ecosystem, which includes the Rungwa Game Reserve, the Kizigo and Muhesi Game Reserves, and the Mbomipa Wildlife Management Area. The park's name is derived from the Great Ruaha River, which flows along its southeastern margin and is the focus of game-viewing.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Dodoma Airport (DOD) · Dodoma, Tanzania · 121.4 miles away
- Songwe Airport (MBI) · Mbeya, Tanzania · 133.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ruaha National Park?
Ruaha National Park is in Tanzania (7.5311° S, 34.6369° E).
When was Ruaha National Park established?
Ruaha National Park was established in 1964, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Ruaha National Park?
Ruaha National Park covers 4,998 acres (2,023 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q656363 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruaha_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).