On the road north from Kampala

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Uganda’s reintroduced white rhinos, tracked on foot with rangers who explain how the animals behave and keep you at a safe distance.

Sun at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary today Sunrise 06:34 Sunset 18:38

A white rhino head on, close, in long grass at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary at a glance

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06:34
Sunrise at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary today
18:38
Sunset at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary today
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Of daylight today
  • What it protects Uganda’s reintroduced white rhinos
  • How you see them On foot, with rangers explaining behaviour and keeping safe distances
  • Other wildlife The sanctuary hosts other wildlife you may see along the walk
  • On the route The first stop on the road north, before Murchison Falls or before Gulu and Kidepo

What you do there

What to do in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

From first light to last, with today’s real sunrise and sunset at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to mark the day.

  1. Sunrise at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary today

    06:34

  2. Track white rhinos on foot

    A guided walk with rangers, who keep the group at a safe distance and explain what the rhinos are doing.

  3. Look for what else is there

    The sanctuary also hosts other wildlife, and you may see some of it along the walk.

  4. Carry on north

    On our 12 day luxury trip the walk is early, lunch is in Masindi and the road continues into Murchison Falls. On the 5 day Kidepo trip it is followed by the drive to Gulu.

  5. Sunset at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary today

    18:38

A white rhino and her calf grazing at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

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Photos: Uganda Wildlife Authority and Uganda Tourism Board.