Rhinoceros are a critically endangered species with less than 30,000 rhino living in the wild today. At the start of the 20th century, there were over 500,000 of them still alive, however, human activities such as poaching and habitat encroachment have caused this dramatic decline in rhino population. the best place to see Rhinos in Uganda
For Uganda, the last Rhino sighted in the wild was seen in the 1980s – in other words, they went extinct until the recent setup of the Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary – a Rhino breeding project that is considered one of the most successful rhino conservation & re-introduction Project in history – thanks to Rhino fund Uganda in close partnership with Uganda Wildlife Authority. Best place to see Rhinos In Uganda
There is also 02 southern white Rhinos at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre popularly known as the Entebbe Zoo.
Where to see Rhinos in Uganda? Best Place to See Rhinos
Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
The Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary is surely the best place to see Rhinos in Uganda – located approximately 208km/129 miles from Entebbe (180 kilometres/110 miles from Kampala) – a journey that lasts approximately 3½-hours by road.
This sanctuary was set up in 2006 with joint support from the Rhino Fund Uganda and Uganda Wildlife Authority. Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary is currently home to 32 Southern white rhinos. Besides Rhinos, the sanctuary is also home to at least 40 mammal and reptilian species including monkeys, antelopes, hippopotamuses, crocodiles and numerous bird species – which make for a varied wildlife viewing experience.
For all our clients intending to spend more time at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, we recommend considering an overnight stay at the upmarket Amuka Safari lodge or the budget-friendly Zziwa Guesthouse. For the more adventurous, Realm Africa Safaris™ can arrange a mobile camping experience.
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Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre popularly known as the Entebbe Zoo is home to two (02) southern white Rhinos. For visitors to Uganda staying one or two nights in Entebbe, we recommend considering to visit UWEC located hardly 15 minutes from most Popular hotels in Entebbe.
A visit to the Uganda Wildlife Education conservation centre is very educative and a perfect starter for your Uganda Safari
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