Rhino Tracking in Uganda
Rhino tracking in Uganda is a magical experience of walking in the wilderness with trained and knowledgeable rangers as they help to ensure the safety of tourists from this rare and critically endangered species. It involves watching Rhinos in their natural habitat. Rhino tracking is only done in Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the only place in East Africa where you can track Rhinos on foot and see them in the wild. Rhinos move freely on around 7000 hectares of land and presently it is home to over 32 southern white Rhinos. The Wild Life Authority and the Rhino Fund Uganda collaborated on the Rhino Reintroduction effort so as to prevent the extinction of Southern white rhinos which were hunted down by poachers and killed in Kidepo national park and Murchison falls National Park. Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary is located in Nakitoma, Nakasongola district on the Gulu highway towards Murchison falls.
Guidelines followed during the Rhino Tracking activity In Uganda:
- Driving around or bush walks without a guide is prohibited by the Zziwa Rhino sanctuary authorities.
- Littering rubbish or plastics like plastic water bottles, plastic bags, and also metallic materials is prohibited in the sanctuary
- Touching animals and also feeding them is strictly prohibited since they are not habituated and might attack you since they can see you as a threat.
- Jogging and cycling are also strictly prohibited in the park.
- Firearms are prohibited in the park and are to be withheld at the gate entrance.
- Sudden movements during the Rhino tracking activity are discouraged.
