1 Day Rhino Trekking Tour in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
1 Day rhino trekking tour to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary involves you walking to see rhinos in the wild at a close range at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary which is set in Nakasongola district, northwestern Uganda just a few kilometers from the route to Gulu. It takes you about 2 to 3 hours (that is 176ms) to drive from Kampala capital city to this sanctuary.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary covers an area of about 70sq.km comprising of savanna and unique vegetation. It is by far the only in the whole of Uganda where you can trek to see rhinos in their natural habitat.
On your 1 Day rhino trekking tour to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, you won’t only see the white rhinos but also other unique creatures including among others antelopes (Oribis, bushbucks, reedbucks), monkeys and several bird species. You will begin and end your tour in Kampala or Entebbe which is the capital city of Uganda.
Tour highlight of the 1-day rhino trekking tour
• A glimpse at endangered rhinos in the wild
Details of your 1 Day rhino trekking tour
Start your day with a hot cup of tea or coffee at a hotel of your preference in Kampala and at 7:00 am, you will be picked up by your driver-guide. Drive from Kampala capital city toward the north via Luweero and then branch off from Nakitoma Trading Center to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Your journey will cover about 2-3 hours and once you arrive at the sanctuary, you will be briefed by ranger guide on how you should conduct yourself while in the natural habitat with rhinos and please do not miss out the unique history of the sanctuary.
You will be accompanied by an experienced ranger guide and depending on where the rhinos are located; your driver-guide will drop you off to a near the starting point prior embarking on actual rhino trek which takes about 2-3 hours. After you have found these endangered species, you have an hour with them. Also, expect to spot out other wildlife and bird species. Later, you will get back to Kabalega diners for you to have lunch and after, you will drive back to Kampala or Entebbe which marks the end of your 1-day rhino trekking tour.
End of safari
1 Day rhino trekking tour includes
• Rhino trekking/tracking permit
• Bottled water
• Fulltime English speaking driver-guide
• Transportation in a 4 wheel drive safari car
• Lunch at Kabalega Diners
1-day rhino trekking tour excludes
- Uganda Visas
- Insurance
- Personal expenses-tips, telephone calls, laundry services, cigarettes, alcoholic drinks, airfares, extra accommodation and activities outside the itinerary.
Other activities that are offered at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary include
- Nature walks-for you to sight at a variety of birds that make up about 350 bird species in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary including among others African black-headed oriole, African blue flycatcher to mention but a few. A nature walk at this sanctuary also allows you to catch a glimpse at wildlife species such as duikers, Kobs, bushbucks, waterbucks, mongoose, lizards, butterflies, monkeys, and others.
- Bird watching-with a chance for you to look out bird species such as white-crested Turaco, shoebill stork, Bronze Manikini, African broadbill, speckled breasted woodpeckers and others.
Note, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary serves as the best stopover for visitors on Uganda safari to Murchison Falls National Park.
What to carry on your 1-day rhino trekking Trip
• Sunhat/sunscreen
• Camera with no flashlight
• Rain jacket/poncho
• Insect repellents
• Trousers
• Trekking/hiking shoes
Best time to visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Rhino tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary can be done at any time of the year in the morning or evening.
Getting to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is in northwestern Uganda, about 2-3 hours’ drive from Kampala in a good and comfortable 4 wheel drive safari vehicle. You drive from Entebbe or Kampala through Luweero and at Nakitoma trading center you branch off to the sanctuary just a few kilometers from the main road.