Ziwa rhino and wildlife ranch is located in Nakasongola district about 109 miles(176km) from Kampala heading north towards Murchison Falls National Park. Currently, the ranch is the only destination in Uganda where tourists can experience white rhinos in the wild. However the ranch also hosts a variety of wildlife such as the shoebill stork, Rothschild giraffe, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, oribis, bushbucks and thousands of bird species.
Activities to do at Ziwa rhino and wildlife ranch:
- Rhino trekking
- Shoe bill trekking and canoe ride
- Birding tours
- Nature walks
What you need to carry:
- A camera
- Closed shoes/sneakers
- Long trousers
- Drinking water
- Insect repellent
RHINO TREKKING
Rhino trekking is a key activity at the ranch and can last between 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on the location of the rhinos. The white rhinos are free to move over an area of 27 square miles within the sanctuary. The activity is available from 07:00 am to 5:00pm and starts with a safety briefing. Tourists usually drive with their ranger to the area where the rhinos are and then continue to trek on foot to explore the southern rhino territory. This experience not only gives you adventure but also a chance to enjoy the white rhinos in their natural habitat. The park entry cost includes the rhino trekking activity.
SHOE BILL TREK
Shoebill trekking is another fascinating activity at the ranch. The trek begins at 6:00am and ends at 9:00am, therefore tourists need to sleep at the accommodation in the ranch in order to catch up with this early morning activity. The guide briefs tourists before the activity and then leads them to Lugogo swamp for the shoebill trek. The magnificent shoebill, also known as the whale-head stork is one of the most sought after birds in the world.
