1 DAY RHINO TRACKING
1 DAY RHINO TRACKING AT ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY IN UGANDA
$702-1000 USD
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Safari summary
1 Day tour to Rhino tracking tour transfers you to the only home of wild rhinos in Uganda (Ziwa Rhino sanctuary) for your great lifetime experience. You will be in position to see these endangered magnificent creatures in their natural home. Ziwa rhino sanctuary is located in Nakasongola district adjacent to Nakitoma village in the north east of Kampala ,Ziwa rhino sanctuary is not a very large area; it lies on approximately 70 sq.km north east of Kampala capital city of Uganda.
The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary protects Uganda’s only wild rhinos and is located just north of Kampala near the famous Murchison Falls.
In total, the sanctuary protects 34 rhinos and is also a fantastic place to see other wildlife.
Enjoy bird watching, nature walks, relaxing, and of course finding and watching the rhinos. The rangers of the sanctuary will guide you around the reserve to find the wildlife, including the rhinos themselves, crocodiles, hippos, antelopes and much more.
Birders often enjoy the reserve and spend time finding some of the 250 different species. You can find some fascinating birds within the sanctuary boundaries, including a number of rare species.
The sanctuary was founded by various wildlife and conservation organizations in an attempt to restore Uganda’s rhinoceros population.
The sanctuary protects rhinos while they breed and grow. They are then re-introduced into Uganda’s protected areas, such as Queen Elizabeth National Park. While awaiting their reintroduction, visitors can enjoy seeing these remarkable animals while helping to spread the importance of rhino conservation in the country.
A total of 80 rangers and guards watch over the sanctuary day and night to maintain the animals’ safety.
About this tour
Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
Main focus | Non-safari | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Accommodation
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Transfer to Ziwa rhino sanctuary
After morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up at 7:00am from the agreed point in Kampala/ Entebbe.Embark on a drive to Ziwa rhino sanctuary. Upon arrival, you will be briefed by rangers about the activity. The rangers will give you guidelines and history of the sanctuary. During tracking you will see a number of white rhinos, other species of animals. The activity will last for 2 hours depending on the location of rhinos because tracking is done on foot. After the tracking.
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