Rhino Tracking | Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary | Uganda Wildlife Safaris
Visiting rhinos within their natural environment, in close proximity and face-to-face is a very memorable experience. The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuaryis the sole place in Uganda to accomplish this so in the case you are seeking to accomplish your ‘big five’ wildlife checklist you will certainly wish to visit this place. AA Safaris and Tours ltd organises visit to the Rhino Sanctuary and a walk through the sanctuary rewards you with Rhinos and other wild animals and plenty of Birds. The sanctuary has well trained wildlife guides who assist visitors and give them detailed information about the rhinos, as well as inform you of the history of this place.
They will also detail you about the birds in the area, other small wildlife plus the botany of the area.
The History of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
The Ziwa sanctuary which seats on almost 70 sq kilometers of undulating land covered by green vegetation, you will be able to see the amazing rhinos.
In 2011, the sanctuary received 6 female rhinos from Northwest Park in South Africa which came as a donation
Within the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary the rhinos, are at all times patrolled as well as monitored by Rhino Fund. The rangers are well trained Ugandans who are armed and their core responsibility is the safety of these rhinos (which are physically watched by armed rangers each day of the week all the 24 hours of the day to purposefully collect data.
Tracking of Rhinos within Ziwa Sanctuary
This is conducted all throughout the day until 6:00pm. Visitors will certainly be amazed once their vehicle comes to a stop and they have to continue on foot to personally observe these wonderful creatures face to face. . Many visitors have described their visit here as one of Uganda’s most emotional, memorable, and exciting experiences of their lives.
The mission of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is to offer a safe environment in which the rhinos will be able to multiply as well as be conserved for the generations to come. in addition a programme has been initiated not only to conserve but also to educate and empower the community so as to inform the local people of Uganda and visitors afrom around the world about these amazing rhinos which internationally are few in number and make sure they continue to be part of the rich cultural heritage of Uganda for several future generations.