Things to do in Ruma National Park

Things to do in Ruma National Park. Ruma National Park is the only terrestrial park in Nyanza Province. It was established as the Lambwe Valley Game Reserve in 1966 to protect its indigenous population of the rare roan antelopes. In 1983 it became Ruma National Park. The park is great for seeing the endemic Roan antelopes only found here in Kenya.

The park is also great for filming the classic East African Landscape of rolling golden savannah dotted with picturesque acacia trees backed by dramatic hills and a magnificent escarpment plus a mosaic of riverine woodland and balanties trees.

Other wildlife to see in Ruma National Park include Leopards, buffaloes, hyena Rothschild giraffes, oribis, Jackson and lelwel hartebeest, impalas, bohor reedbuck, serval cat, topi, baboons, monkeys, bush pigs and many more. For those interested in filming birds the park is also great with over 400 species including a rare intra-African migrant and the blue swallow.

Where to stay during safari in Ruma National Park

Lodge and Hotel options to stay in during safari in Ruma National Park range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose what to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Contact us here for booking details. Options include Nyai and Fig Tree Camp sites, Korlango and Twiga Lodges among others.

Our Popular Kenya Safari packages that include sighting all the big 5 animals

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How to book a Safari Trip to Kenya to see Big 5 animals?

Things to do in Ruma National Park. Once you have your planned dates of travel confirmed we will need you to send us an email here so that we check for the availability of services online once we confirm all services are available for your planned dates we will let you know so that we can send you a draft itinerary to start planning for your safari trip to Kenya. Once you confirm the itinerary we will send you an invoice for you to make a deposit, Once the payment is done and we have received it on our account we will go ahead and secure all services accordingly. It is advised to book your safari to Kenya in advance at least 2-3 months’ prior your visit especially if you are planning to travel in the peak season of June to October.

Kenya Tourist Visa Advice

You will need to purchase the tourist visa to get to Kenya. Many travelers prefer obtaining their visas before they come to Kenya this is the best option and you will be able to get the Kenya Tourist Visa online upon paying USD51.00 for Tourist Visa   

What is the best time to see the Big 5 animals in Kenya?

Sighting big 5 animals in Kenya is done throughout the year and the best time is during the months of December to February and then June to October which is relatively drier than March to May and November this offers great sightings and easy shoots.

Why book with Eco Adventure Safaris your Safari Trip to Kenya to see Big 5 animals?

Eco Adventure Safaris is experienced in organizing amazing safari experiences to Kenya. We are also highly rated and reviewed on trip Advisor. We combine Kenya safaris with eco-friendly and unforgettable high-end adventure and wildlife safaris that help preserve biodiversity, conserve wildlife and uplift local communities, these include gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, Big 5 safaris and game viewing, Mountain Hiking, Boat cruises excursions and Cultural encounters to give you a memorable and best African Safari experience including popular and great African safari destinations Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and Namibia. Feel free to contact us about Things to do in Ruma National Park.