Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Overview
Inclusions
- Park- entrance fee
- Round Trip Transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Rhino Fund Uganda
What to expect
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Stop At: Rhino Fund Uganda, Gulu Highway Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Nakitoma Uganda
Will set off from Kampala very early in the morning at 6:00 am and drive towards Nakasongola district. It is a2 to 3 hours’ drive along the road to Gulu and Murchison Falls National Park. During the Rhino forest walk, you will see many different species of birds, including the hornbill. Here you will track only wild rhinos in Uganda on foot with a trained and knowledgeable guide and
get very close to them. After spending some time with the rhinos, proceed back to the camp within for relaxation and lunch. With lunch done you will have time to visit some craft shop before leaving for Kampala
Duration: 8 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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WOW … we stayed for 1 night and had the most amazing experience .. although the room was basic with no working hot water I would go back there in a heart beat ..( they appear to be building some luxury cottages on site so might try them next time ) the rhino tracking was amazing and although I r...
WOW … we stayed for 1 night and had the most amazing experience .. although the room was basic with no working hot water I would go back there in a heart beat ..( they appear to be building some luxury cottages on site so might try them next time ) the rhino tracking was amazing and although I rarely listen to the safety briefing I am pleased we did as the information was required numerous times .. but after the tracking we had dinner in the restaurant and the rhinos walked beside u ( we were close enough to touch them ) an absolutely amazing experience and worth every Penny .. thankyouWe didn't really know what to expect on the tour of this sanctuary. We were given a background safety presentation and then told how the sanctuary started from nothing to now over 41 rhinos the most recent only four days old. We drove to the area of one family and hiked for a short distance and...
We didn't really know what to expect on the tour of this sanctuary. We were given a background safety presentation and then told how the sanctuary started from nothing to now over 41 rhinos the most recent only four days old. We drove to the area of one family and hiked for a short distance and saw a mother rhino, her baby about 6 months and another baby she had adopted who is about a year old. We watched them interacting from a distance of about 25 yards and were able to take excellent photos. We walked further and saw eight more rhinos resting under a tree. We never dreamed we would see eleven rhinos. Our guide Jackson was excellent. We felt safe with him, and he answered all of our questions.I visited the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in October 2022. It was one of the stops on our way to Murchison Falls. It's a relatively long drive from Entebbe, not because it is a long way, but because of the traffic in Kampala, so be prepared to spend a lot of time in a car in a probably very hot weather....
I visited the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in October 2022. It was one of the stops on our way to Murchison Falls. It's a relatively long drive from Entebbe, not because it is a long way, but because of the traffic in Kampala, so be prepared to spend a lot of time in a car in a probably very hot weather. The sanctuary itself is very nice and interesting - and of course the work they do is amazing. We did the walk to find the rhinos and our guide was very knowledgeable and told us a lot of interesting rhino-related facts. We also got relatively close to the animals once we found than and it was nice to stay and just watch them for a while. The walk is not super long but the weather and muddy areas definitely makes it harder than you would expect. This is of course a nature open space so be prepared for natural life, mosquitoes long grass and a lot of sun. The sanctuary offers some wellies as there are a lot of muddy areas when walking - highly recommend that one accepts the offer. Also take a hat and water while walking and don't wear shorts.This is the only place in Uganda where you can view the endangered southern white rhino in the wild. Sadly, they were declared extinct after poachers killed them off in Murchison Falls National Park in the early 1980s. The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, established in 2005, began with 6 rhinos, and the co...
This is the only place in Uganda where you can view the endangered southern white rhino in the wild. Sadly, they were declared extinct after poachers killed them off in Murchison Falls National Park in the early 1980s. The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, established in 2005, began with 6 rhinos, and the count is now at 33. Their goal is to eventually reintroduce the southern white to their natural Ugandan habitats. Silver, our friendly, knowledgeable ranger, led us on a walk through the bush that took us within meters of several groups of rhinos. We were provided with boots (necessary as we trekked through wet areas) but overall, we found it to be an easy walk. What a unique experience! The sanctuary is located on the road between Kampala and Murchison Falls National Park. Do not miss!We mostly prefer to see animals in their natural habitats, and we have seen a rhino in the far distance, and here we go so close and it was amazing. You are guaranteed to see them and they are not in cages but walking around as they please on the sanctuarys big grounds. They started with 0 rhin...
We mostly prefer to see animals in their natural habitats, and we have seen a rhino in the far distance, and here we go so close and it was amazing. You are guaranteed to see them and they are not in cages but walking around as they please on the sanctuarys big grounds. They started with 0 rhinos and now they are up to 36! With more rhinos on the way. We were told that when they reach 50, they plan to release them to the park. They do an amazing work, and equipped in rubber boots you are driven quite close to the rhinos, then you walk a few minutes - and there they are! We saw some in the distance and 5 quite close. We were lucky enough to see them move around and then head for the shade to take a nap :-)This place is sooooo cool! You actually trek with a guide to spot white rhinos – and you get real close. What an awesome experience! You’ll learn about the animal and the conservation efforts – so very educational! Thank you to our guide, Samuel – he was so informative and we had the ultimate...
This place is sooooo cool! You actually trek with a guide to spot white rhinos – and you get real close. What an awesome experience! You’ll learn about the animal and the conservation efforts – so very educational! Thank you to our guide, Samuel – he was so informative and we had the ultimate experience observing the beautiful animals because of his knowledge and guidance.