The biggest park you've never heard of, and the southern circuit's headline event.
Twenty thousand square kilometres of true wilderness.
#Ruaha#Southern Circuit
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Written by
Amani Mwangale
Head Safari Guide
Born on the edge of Tarangire, Amani has guided more than 600 expeditions across Tanzania's northern and southern circuits.
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