Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is Uganda's only wild rhino population and the country's flagship on-foot rhino tracking product, where Rhino Fund Uganda rangers lead commercial walking safaris through restored savanna woodland north of Kampala. Reintroduced southern white rhinos roam fenced sanctuary habitat on the standard Murchison Falls circuit stopover, with twice-daily ranger-led treks bookable from Entebbe or Nakasongola road itineraries. January through February and July deliver the sharpest tracking conditions when shorter grass and drier trails keep rhinos visible on structured half-day commercial walks.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is Uganda's only wild rhino population and the country's flagship on-foot rhino tracking product, where Rhino Fund Uganda rangers lead commercial walking safaris through restored savanna woodland north of Kampala. Reintroduced southern white rhinos roam fenced sanctuary habitat on the standard Murchison Falls circuit stopover, with twice-daily ranger-led treks bookable from Entebbe or Nakasongola road itineraries. January through February and July deliver the sharpest tracking conditions when shorter grass and drier trails keep rhinos visible on structured half-day commercial walks.
Up to 85% sighting chance in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (Uganda). Best months: January, February, July.
January, February, and July reach up to 85% sighting probability on ranger-led walks, with December and August still strong at 80% during the two dry-season windows.
Ziwa sits about three hours north of Kampala on the Gulu highway near Nakasongola, making it a standard stopover between Entebbe and Murchison Falls on commercial Uganda safari circuits.
Yes. Rangers lead small groups on foot once rhinos are located, typically within one to three kilometres of walking. This is Uganda's only commercial wild rhino walking product.
Yes. Most Murchison Falls itineraries include a half-day Ziwa rhino trek en route, with lodges and operators selling the combined package as the standard northern Uganda wildlife circuit.
Ranger-led tracking fees run 50 to 75 USD per person (2026 prices) for a half-day walk, with optional night lodging at Amuka Lodge from 150 to 300 USD per night on the sanctuary grounds.
