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Rhino Tracking Adventure at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Wildlife Ranch

About this experience

This full-day tour to the Rhino Sanctuary gives you a chance to get up close with the Rhinos in their natural habitat on Foot and view them at a safe distance with a Ranger guide on a 2 - 3 hour trek. This Sanctuary is the only place in Uganda to trek Wild Rhinos.

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  • Duration: 10 hr

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Rhino Tracking Adventure at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Wildlife Ranch
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour10 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry admission to the Rhino sanctuary

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Tipping

Itinerary and highlights

This full-day tour to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary begins with a pick-up from your Hotel at 6:00 am heading North along the Kampala - Gulu highway for your journey to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola District. On arrival at the Sanctuary, You will be briefed by a Ranger on the dos and don'ts of this Rhino trek. Start your Walk in search of the Rhinos, depending on their location you may need to drive closer before you start the trek as the ranger guide gives you information about their behaviour and how you out to behave when you meet them. Once you locate them have a chance to view them at a safe close distance and are allowed one hour in their presence. There are also chances of sighting other Animals if lucky like the Bush bucks, Oribis, duikers, monkeys, Gazelles and many different bird species.
After your trek, enjoy your lunch at the Sanctuary Restaurant before embarking on your journey back to your drop-off location in Kampala.

Meeting and pickup information

  • a guide from MuAfrika Adventures Ltd will meet you in the lobby of Serena Hotel.
  • Along Kampala Road outside the Post office building, you will meet a guide from MuAfrika Adventures Ltd
  • We can also pick you up from your Home if its within Kampala.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • MuAfrika Adventures Ltd

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 10 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We can also pick you up from your Home if its within Kampala.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–14; Youth tickets: age 15–20; Adult tickets: age 21+; Senior tickets: age 51+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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