In Uganda, a 1 day Ziwa rhino trekking safari creates almost impossible to find great memories for visitors. This tour takes you to one of 3 destinations in the country where you can see rhinos in the wilderness. The day starts and ends in Kampala because you have to travel to and from the city. That is, from the pickup point to a drop off at any other place of your convenience. Nevertheless, the tour rewards with more wildlife encounters other than rhinos. Mostly, you can spot the crocodiles, hippos, bushbucks, Uganda kobs, duikers, and oribis among others. Birds available are species of booted eagle, broad billed roller, Abyssinian ground hornbill, blue spotted dove, and the rare shoebill stork can also be spotted.
Detailed itinerary
Start your 1 day Ziwa rhino trekking safari with an early breakfast at the lodge and hit Kampala-Gulu Highway. Drive for 3 hours, passing through Luwero district, well known for its historical liberation wars. On reaching this town, you will buy fresh fruits like yellow bananas, jack fruits, pineapples, and passion fruits. These are locally grown and natives earn a living from this roadside trade.
After a break of about 15 minutes, proceed through the plains of Nakasongola – the land known for cattle keepers and rocky hills. Arrive at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, before it is afternoon time. Head for the briefing to understand more about the history of rhinos. The ranger guides also educate you about the sanctuary and conservation efforts. Other attractions in this sanctuary are the crocodiles, hippos, bushbucks, Uganda kobs, duikers, oribis, and birds like booted eagle, broad billed roller, Abyssinian ground hornbill, blue spotted dove and the shoe bill stork.
Trekking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is done on foot which can take 2 – 3 hours. Witness the successful stories of how the rhinos have bred to increase the numbers of rhinos in Uganda. Return and head to Kabalega dinner or Amuka lodge, located inside the sanctuary. Get some hot lunch from here. Later transfer back to Kampala and a drop off at the hotel.
