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COME MEET THE RHINOS IN THE PEARL!

Uganda
Greenworld

Tour Guide, Kampala, Uganda

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Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch located in Nakasongola district is the proud home of the only wild rhinos in Uganda. The sanctuary is located 176km north of Kampala on the Gulu highway towards Murchison Falls. Ziwa is the only place in Uganda where you will be able to see rhinos in the wild and the main activity here is rhino tracking. Presently the sanctuary is home to fifteen southern white rhinos. It has become increasingly popular with tourists; for rhino trekking, bird watching, nature walks and relaxation.

The sanctuary ranger will meet you upon arrival and give you an introduction to our sanctuary and some information about our rhinos. Depending on where the rhinos are, you will drive to the closest point and approach the rhinos while walking. You will then have a chance to watch the rhinos in their habitat at a very close and very safe point. This is another wonderful African experience. These creatures are magnificent and you will also have a chance to watch them at a close range while grazing.

Tracking these enormous creatures on foot through the savannah and swamps is a thrilling experience, and your specialist guide will share his expert knowledge on these impressive animals. The guides know each of the nine rhinos by name, from the huge, battle scarred males to the gentle females resting in the shade with their calves. Tracking excursions lasts for about 1-2 hours. Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda and see Rhinos up close in the wild of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Accommodation facility may include New court view hotel even those interested in camping, Masindi hotel and Kabalega Resort, Masindi Kolping Guest house. There is also nice and clean lodging, tasty food and drinks for those wanting to spend a night on their way up or from Murchison Falls NP.