2 Day Ziwa Rhino Trekking Safari
2 Day Ziwa Rhino Trekking Safari is a short tour that takes you to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the only place to find and see the rare rhinos in the wild. The Rhino fund Uganda is a Non-governmental Organisation formed in 1997 in cooperation with Uganda Wildlife Authority with the interest of re-introducing the wild rhinos in Uganda after their extinction during the reign of President Idi Amin in 1987. However, both rhinoceros breeds were introduced, black and northern white rhinos for the purpose of both Environmental and cultural heritage. The sanctuary is located in Nakasongola district; about 176km drive north of Kampala city on Gulu highway. The Sanctuary lies on a 7,000 hectares of land with both savannah and woodland vegetation. There are about 22 rhinos in the sanctuary and has become increasingly popular for tourists visits for rhino trekking, shoebill trek and Canoe ride, Bird watching and nature walks. A trip to the Ziwa rhino sanctuary is one of the best getaway on a weekend for relaxation and experience the wild.
Highlights of the 2 Day Ziwa Rhino Trekking Safari
- Day 1: Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and nature walk
- Day 2: Rhino trekking and transfer back to Kampala
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick-up and Transfer to Ziwa
- Pick-up and Transfer to Ziwa: Depending on your location in Kampala, meet with our company representative who will also be your driver-guide for this 2 days trip. Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place where you find the rhinos in Uganda. It’s a 3-4 hours drive. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, connect to check-in your booked accommodation. Later afternoon, connect for nature walk around the sanctuary to have a glimpse of a diverse and plentiful wildlife that share the sanctuary, explore animals like the Uganda Kobs, bushbucks, Oribi, common grey duiker, warthogs, Vervet monkeys, black and white Colabus monkeys, reedbuck to mention but a few. Return for dinner and overnight stay at
- Luxury and mid-range option: Amuka Safari lodge
- Budget option: Ziwa Guesthouse
Day 2: Rhino trekking and return to Kampala
- Rhino trekking and return to Kampala: You will enjoy morning breakfast and then connect for your rhino trekking experience. Meet your ranger guides for briefing then drive to the starting point where you will start your trekking in search of the rhinos. You will be able to spot different rhinos, coming up close to them. Spend time in their presence then return. Have lunch then embark on your journey back to Kampala. The driver will drop you off at a location you advise.
End of the 2 Day Ziwa Rhino Safari
