2 Days tour to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

This 2 days will take you to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for an exclusive white rhino trekking experience and night nature walk to search for the nocturnal wildlife. Ziwa rhino sanctuary was founded with the long term goal of re-introducing white Rhinos back into the Uganda’s national parks as it was in the early 20th century when the population of Rhinos in both Murchison falls and Kidepo valley national parks was big before they faced a massive killing because of their horns in the late 70’s and early 80’s that cause their extinction in the wild. So, Ziwa Rhino sanctuary was set up as safe breeding ground for rhinos and then then reintroduce them back to the wild. The Ziwa Rhino sanctuary started with 6 Rhinos (4 from Kenya the Uganda’s neighboring country and 2 from Disneyland America) established on 70 sq Km land that is well protected from human activities with 2m high electric fences which has given them a favorable environment for reproduction and they are currently about 32 white Rhinos at Ziwa rhino sanctuary with 2 at Entebbe wildlife education center (Former Entebbe Zoo). This makes Ziwa Rhino sanctuary the only place in Uganda where you can meet white rhinos in Uganda and they are members of the big five mammals of the African jungle these includes the huge Elephants, Rhinos, Leopards, Lions and caped Buffaloes. Presently the sanctuary is home to twenty two (22) southern white rhinos.

Day 1; Kampala city / Entebbe – Transfer Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Rhino trekking experience – Night nature walk

After having breakfast at your hotel or residence, our company representative who will be your driver guide will meet you for a short briefing about your 2 Days tour to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and later start your drive to Ziwa rhino sanctuary through the famous Luwero Triangle. On your arrival at Ziwa rhino sanctuary, you will check in at your reserved lodge, have a short break to relax and later go to the meet ground to meet your local site for briefing about the guidelines to follow during walk to meet the giant peaceful rhinos and then setoff for rhino experience where you will have a chance to encounter rhinos close to their feet so you will be able to see all their body features and have the best position to take memorial photos from a closer range, your guide will give you more information about everything that you will meet during your rhino experience walk such as bird species. You will have a maximum of one hour to be with rhinos while watching them, taking photos and asking as many questions as you would want about rhinos and the entire place. After you’re an unforgettable experience with rhinos, return to your lodge to have lunch, relax and later go for night nature walk. During your guided night nature walk at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary have a chance to listen to the melodies of the birds and mammals, as you move through the night with knowledgeable guides, prepare to encounter some of nocturnal residents of the sanctuary both mammals and bird species such as bats, leopard by chance and many others. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight.

Accommodation options; Amuka Safari Lodge (Luxury / mid-range), Ziwa Rhino Camp (Budget)

Meal plan; Lunch / Dinner

Day 2; Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Morning nature walk – Return to Kampala/ Entebbe Out

Wake up very early in the morning to have breakfast and go for your guided nature walks through the Sanctuary where you will have an opportunity to encounter numerous mammals such as Waterbucks, Oribis, Bush duikers, Hartebeest, Ground Squirrels, Mongoose, Grey Duiker, Reedbuck and Bush Bucks, some primates such as vervet monkeys, reptiles like the large African rock Pythons, Lizards, and numerous insect species that will give you the incredible taste of the Uganda’s wilderness Safari. Then return to the lodge to check out and embark on your return drive to Kampala at your residence / any hotel or Entebbe international airport to end your 2 Days tour to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Meal plan; Breakfast/Lunch

The package includes;

• Accommodation for one night
• Full board meal plan
• Bottled mineral water
• Transport for 2 days in 4×4 WD and air-conditioned safari vehicle
• English speaking driver guide for 2 days
• Entrance fees

The package excludes

• Accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe
• Entry visa
• Travel insurance
• Domestic and international flights
• Laundry and telephone services
• Tips
• Souvenir and gifts