Location: Nakasongola
Distance from Kampala: 176Km
Nearby Towns: Nakaseke, Masindi, Kiboga
Top Attractions:Rhinos, Lugogo swamp, Lake Kyoga
Useful Contacts: +256 (0) 772 713 410
The Ziwa Rhino sanctuary is located in Nakasongola District 176km north of Kampala off the Kampala- Gulu high way. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is run by Uganda Rhino Fund and Uganda Wildlife Authority. Uganda was a home of thousands of rhinos some years back and the main aim for establishing this Sanctuary was to restore the rhinoceros population in Uganda (Black and White). There are five species of rhino in the world- Two in Africa, three in Asia all endangered and the success of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary will play the key role in the eventual re-introduction of rhino back into the wild in Uganda’s National Parks.
It is the only place in Uganda where you can see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
When the rhinos are mature, they are sent out to different national parks. Rhinos are slow breeders, giving birth to one calf every two to four years. These rhinos are the only wild rhinos in Uganda.
The sanctuary sits on 70 sq km of land and it has electric fencing all around it for keeping the rhinos protected from ill motive of intruders.
Where to stay
Accommodation options include camping, a banda or a shared budget room and there is a decent looking lodge with pool nearby. The visitor centre also has a restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cost for accommodation and meals are on the website https://www.ziwarhino.com/
Tours
Ziwa Rhino full day tour cost from US$130 per person. Get Best Travel Deals for Ziwa Rhino Tour.