Uganda · Wildlife

1-Day Rhino Tracking Tour in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary from Kampala

1 Day Round trip from Kampala Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Track white rhinos on foot at Uganda's only rhino sanctuary
02 Approach the rhinos from up to 30 meters away for excellent pictures
03 Learn about Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary at the visitor centre and ranger briefing
04 Look out for Shoebill Storks, bushbucks, leopards, Uganda Kob, and oribi

Track white rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda's only home to wild rhinos, on this full-day trip from Kampala or Entebbe. After a briefing at the visitor centre, head into the bush with a ranger and approach these giants from a safe distance of up to 30 meters for excellent photo opportunities. The sanctuary also offers the chance to spot other wildlife, including Shoebill Storks, bushbucks, leopards, Uganda Kob, and oribi. Lunch at the sanctuary and round-trip transport are included.

After a briefing at the visitor centre, head into the bush with a ranger and approach these giants from a safe distance of up to 30 meters for excellent photo opportunities.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

White Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe and drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided white rhino tracking experience on foot for an hour.
Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, which opened in 2006. The sanctuary combines a cattle farm with conservation aspects, providing a safe home to Uganda's only rhinos.
Upon arrival, proceed to the visitor centre for registration and view the information display before meeting the ranger, who will give you an informative talk about the sanctuary and its inhabitants. The ranger is in radio contact with the monitoring ranger group.
You will then drive close to where the rhinos currently are and continue on foot through the bush.
You can approach the giants up to 30 meters away, giving you an excellent opportunity for great pictures. Other animals that can be seen on the premises include the rare Shoebill Storks, bushbucks, leopards, Uganda Kob, oribi, and other wildlife present at the ranch.
After a successful trek, have lunch at the sanctuary and then begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe for drop-off. If you return early, you may enjoy a short Kampala city tour.