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Check out some of these things below.","land_animal_subtitle_in_destinations":"There\u2019s no limit to what you can see in Ruaha. Thus, you better not leave your binoculars at home!","air_animals_subtitle_for_destinations":"There are over 500 resident and seasonal bird species in Ruaha. So, get your binoculars out because your eyes will surely get busy!","water_animals_subtitles_fpr_destinations":"","accommodation_subtitle_in_destination":"Refreshing, comfortable, and affordable best describes Ruaha\u2019s accommodations, especially the Jabali Ridge. Check out your other best options below.","tour_subtitle_in_destinations":"","landscape_subtitle_in_destination":"Located remotely, Ruaha boasts stunningly diverse landscapes abundant with wildlife. Check out some of these landscapes below.","other_destinations_subtitle_for_destinations":"Besides visiting the largest national park in Tanzania, you may add other parks to your main safari destination, such as those shown below.","faqs_subtitle_for_destinations":"Ruaha National Park is unlike anywhere you\u2019ve been before. So, you have questions. We\u2019ve been visiting for decades. 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By 2008, an important wetland area surrounding the Usangu Game Reserve was integrated too.\r\nAt that time, it was Tanzania\u2019s largest national park until 2019, when Nyerere National Park\u2014formerly Selous Game Reserve\u2014was declared in the South. Currently, at 20,226 kilometers square, the Ruaha National Park is Tanzania\u2019s second largest national park."},{"destination_faq_question":"What is Ruaha National Park famous for?","destination_faq_answer":"Ruaha National Park is famous for its excellent wildlife sightings. If you combine this with the low number of visitors, this makes Ruaha an incredible safari destination."},{"destination_faq_question":"How many elephants are there in Ruaha?","destination_faq_answer":"Ruaha houses the largest elephant concentration in East Africa, with around 10,000 elephant individuals. 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