This 02 Days Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary safari from Gulu visits Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary the only place where you can find Rhinos in Uganda. While on this trip, you will also get a chance to track for the shoebill Stork – a prehistoric Bird on almost every birder’s must-see list – they are not that many left. Your accommodation while on this 2 Days Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary safari from Gulu will be the spectacular Amuka Safari Lodge a small group upmarket property right in the heart of the wilderness of Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary. 2 Days Zziwa Rhino & Shoebill Tracking Safari
2 Days Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary safari from Gulu
TOUR DETAILS:
Tour Starts: Gulu City
Ends: Gulu, Kampala or Entebbe.
Tour Visits: Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Brief Itinerary:
- Day 01: Transfer from Gulu to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino Tracking.
- Day 02: Shoebill tracking, Lunch & Depart zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Gulu, Kampala or Entebbe.
2 Days Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary safari from Gulu
Day 01: Transfer to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Your driver-guide will pick you up at your hotel or place of residence or hotel at 8:00 am or even earlier depending on the pick up location. You will then drive to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary arriving in time for check-in and lunch.
In the afternoon you will be led on a guided Rhino Tracking experience through the bushes and shrubs of this Sanctuary. Expect to see lots of bird, Spotted Bushbucks and Other wildlife that roam this little park.
Drive time(s): 3½ – 4 hours drive from Entebbe.
Accommodation:
- Zziwa Guesthouse – Budget Option.
- Amuka Safari Lodge – Upmarket Option.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner at the Lodge(LD).
Day 02: Shoebill Tracking at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
The Shoebill is a pretty (not In the sense of beauty) spectacular prehistoric bird that can only be sighted in selected places among which Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary is among. Our search for the shoebill today will be done in the wetlands of Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary on a safe wooden canoe in the company of a resident ranger guide with not only the expertise to find the shoebill but to also assist identify other birds that we will be seeing today.
Return to the lodge for lunch and thereafter embark on our journey back to Gulu, Kampala or Entebbe.
journey time(s): 3½ – 4 hours drive to Entebbe depending on the traffic on road.
**The Shoebill tracking boat trip typically lasts 3 – 4 hours.
Accommodation: NOT INCLUDED
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch (BL).
Standard Offer:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Super custom – Mini Van
Our standard mode of transportation is Road transport with the use of 4×4 Safari Customized Vans as our standard offering.
Our Vans have an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari.
Our Vans take a maximum of 06 passengers each with the privilege of having a personal window seat.
UPGRADE:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Landcruiser – Superior off Road Driving.
For our upmarket clients that wish to enjoy Superior comfort of traveling in our state of art Toyota land cruiser, we can upgrade you at an extra charge of US$190 per day
All our land cruisers come fully air-conditioned and with a cool box fully packed with complimentary en route drinks and snacks. The trucks all have large windows and an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari.
Tour Price: Includes & Excludes
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- 01 Rhino tracking permit per person on this tour.
- 01 Shoebill tracking permit per person on this tour.
- 01 Night Accommodation at the Amuka Safari lodge.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- Ground transportation in a 4X4 minivan – Upgrades available at Extra Cost.
- Services of an English speaking driver-guide. (Other Language guides – EXTRA Cost)
- All fuel Costs for the tours as per the itinerary.
- Bottled mineral water in the car NOT at the lodges.
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:
- *Visa Fees.
- *Any government imposed increments on park fees/taxes.
- *Accommodation on the last day.
- *International flights (from/to home).
- *Tips (tipping guideline US$10 pp per day).
- *Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Consider adding some of the following suggestions to your 2 Days Zziwa Rhino & Shoebill Tracking Safari
ADD 03 Days and visit Murchison Falls National Park.
With three (03) EXTRA Days added to your 2 days Zziwa Rhino & shoebill tracking Safari, you will be able to visit Murchison Fall National Park and indulge in game drives to find lions and leopards, see giraffe, Elephants, Buffalo and also take a boat safari on the River Nile to the bottom of the Falls.
See Sample Itinerary: 5 Days Big Five Murchison Falls Safari
