Rhino tracking in Uganda.
Uganda is known for its diverse landscapes and incredible wildlife that offers a unique safari experience that sets it apart from other African destinations; rhino tracking. While other countries may offer rhino sightings from a vehicle, Uganda provides the rare and thrilling opportunity to see these magnificent creatures on foot. This unforgettable safari adventure is the best to the country’s dedicated conservation and takes place at Ziwa Rhino and wildlife Ranch.
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch is located in Nakasongola district of central Uganda, is the only place in the country where you can see rhinos in the wild. This sanctuary was established in 2005 as a project by Rhino Fund Uganda and the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Its main goal was to re-introduce to southern white rhinoceros to Uganda, as both the back and northern white rhino species had been wiped out in the country by 1982 due to years of civil conflict and poaching. The sanctuary started with just a few rhinos and has since grown its population to over 40 species, with the long-term vision of re-introducing them into Uganda’s national parks like Murchison falls national park.
Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a truly special and personal Uganda safari experience. Unlike a typical game drive, it involves a guided walk through the bush to find the rhinos. You will be accompanied by a well-aimed and then armed ranger who knows the rhinos and the ranch very well. The rhinos at Ziwa are free to roam across 27 square miles of the ranch, which is protected by a 24 hour security team and an electric fen. To start rhino trekking, you will be on your foot with the experienced park guides to search for the rhinos.
The ranger will lead you on a quiet and rewarding, guided walk through the wilderness. The rhinos at Ziwa are used to people, which allows for a safe and close-up encounter without disturbing their natural behavior. You can watch them as they graze on the savannah grasses or rest in the shade of the tree. This is an incredible chance to get amazing pictures and truly appreciate the impressive rhinos in their natural habitat. A rhino tracking safari can take from one and a half to two and a half hours during tracking, depending on where the rhinos are located that day.
In order to have the best safari experience, it is important to be prepared for the trek and the visitors are advised wear closed shoes or hiking boots and long pants to protect themselves from the bush. It’s also a good idea to bring drinking water, a hat, and insect repellent. For tourists who want to capture the moment, a good camera is recommended. The best times for rhino tracking are early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the rhinos are more active and the weather is cooler.
A visit to Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch is more than just a safari activity; it is a direct contribution to conservation towards the country. The fees paid for rhino tracking help to support the sanctuary’s work in protecting and breeding these endangered animals. Ziwa is often a popular stopover for tourists traveling to or from Murchison falls national park, as it provides the opportunity the ‘’Big five mammals’’ (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) is one safari to Uganda. Besides rhino tracking, the sanctuary offers other safari activities like guided nature walks, bird watching with over 300 bird species to be sighted and a special shoebill trek in a nearby swamp. This makes the Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch a safari destination in itself and an essential part of any safari in Uganda.
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