Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Uganda’s Only Rhino Tracking Destination

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the only place in Uganda where visitors can track wild rhinos on foot, offering safe, guided walking safaris, birdwatching, shoebill excursions, and conservation experiences. Located on the route to Murchison Falls, it is one of East Africa’s top wildlife stops for travellers seeking close-up encounters with southern white rhinos.

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a must-visit conservation area in Uganda and the only place where travellers can track wild rhinos on foot. Located conveniently along the Kampala–Gulu highway toward Murchison Falls National Park, the sanctuary provides a remarkable opportunity to observe southern white rhinos in their natural habitat while supporting vital conservation initiatives.

Visitors enjoy professionally guided rhino trekking walks, shoebill canoe excursions, birdwatching (over 300 species), and nature walks across the sanctuary’s protected savannah and wetland ecosystem. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is also an ideal stopover for travellers heading to Murchison Falls, offering a unique wildlife experience that perfectly complements classic Big Five safaris.

For guests planning a longer adventure, Ziwa blends seamlessly with itineraries such as the 8 Days Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari or the wildlife-rich 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari Tour—making it easy to combine rhinos, lions, elephants, chimpanzees, and gorilla trekking in one trip.

Travellers interested in conservation can learn more through the Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch Project,  which highlights Uganda’s ongoing efforts to restore rhino populations.

Whether you’re on a short road trip from Kampala or co

mpleting a full Uganda safari circuit, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary offers one of the most memorable and ethical wildlife encounters in East Africa.