• Bird Watching. There are over 300 bird species in the Sanctuary and they include; the shoebill stork, the African broadbill, White crested Turaco, Woodpeckers, African flycatchers and many more.
• Nature walks; this walk not only introduces you to rhinos but also to other wildlife species that have made Ziwa home such as the waterbucks, bushbucks, lizards, monkeys, kobs, duikers, mongoose and also butterflies.
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Guided Night walks

• Camera (no flashlight)
• Trousers
• Hiking boots
• Insect repellent
• Raincoat
• Hat and sunscreen

The sanctuary is found in the Northwestern part of Uganda and takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to drive from Kampala. Most travellers use a Safari vehicle with a popup roof to get to Ziwa. When the journey starts from Kampala or Entebbe it takes you through Luweero District and then to Nakasongola District where the Sanctuary is located.

Tracking rhinos in Ziwa is done all year round, all seasons are favorable. It could either be in the morning or evening hours.

Tracking rhinos in Ziwa gives you chance to see the white rhinos which are part of the African Big 5 game. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is found in Nakasongola district north of Kampala and covers an area of 70km², it hosts around 33 southern white rhinos, over 300 species of birds, plant species and other wildlife species such as monkey, Waterbucks, reedbucks, bushbucks as well as various reptile species.

Way back in the 90’s, Uganda had big numbers of Rhinos but due to the wars and massive killings that took place that time, many rhinos died hence this resulted into the extinction of rhinos in Uganda. However, in 2005, the Rhino Fund Uganda re-introduced Rhinos through establishing this sanctuary to preserve and conserve this endangered species. The sanctuary is safe and secure for the rhinos and employs over 70 well trained rangers who work well to ensure that the rhinos and other species are protected.

Rhino tracking is a unique activity that gives tourists an opportunity to see rhinos while walking on foot. During tracking, trackers watch the rhinos at a close but safer distance as guided by the ranger guides. Taking photos is allowed so carry a good camera.

So in case you have more time in Uganda, you could combine a visit to Ziwa for Rhino tracking with a wildlife viewing safari to Murchison Falls National Park since they are both located along the Kampala-Gulu highway. Check out our 3 days Murchison Falls package