ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY WELCOMES NEWLY BORN BABY

Hardly had a month elapsed when exciting news circulated the world about increase in the number of critically endangered mountain gorillas, the Rhino Fund Uganda welcomed a newly born male rhino just in the cold Tuesday morning. To enthusiastic conservationists and nature lovers, its indeed good news as this new member adds on the number of these endangered species to 23 in Uganda today. Our sincere thanks go to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and the first time mum Uhuru-that denotes freedom. Previously, about 4 mature rhinos were brought to the country from Kenya in a move to re-introduce them in the wild to make a complete list for the big five game. They included 2 (two) males and 2 (two) females. Their existence at this sanctuary has been something motivating for conservationists and nature lovers as their population has kept rising and this promises tourists on Uganda safaris with the most amazing encounters.

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is located about 176 kilometers away from the capital Kampala just as you head to Murchison Falls National Park. And this will take you about 2 and half hours’ drive along Kampala-Masindi route. For most tourists on Uganda safari to Murchison Falls National Park, this is a major stopover for them to make a complete list for big rive game in Uganda and if you are planning to spend your next vacation in this park, never miss to pay a visit to the Ziwa sanctuary to catch a glimpse at these beautiful creatures. Most national parks in Uganda mainly inhabit four of the big five game and while on your game drive, you will be amazed by remarkable views of lions, African elephants, buffaloes and leopards and you can add Ziwa sanctuary for rhino tracking to make your complete list. Historically, rhinos became extinct in Uganda in 1983 and efforts have been put to restock them in the national parks so as to boost tourism.

In conclusion, a boom in rhino population in Uganda isn’t only exciting news for enthusiastic conservationists, environmentalists but it is great joy to even tourists. By adding rhino tracking at Ziwa in a safari in Uganda, tourists get the opportunity to catch a glimpse at these amazing creatures that make a complete list of the big five game in the country. Besides, visitors can also incorporate their gorilla and chimpanzee tracking in your bucket list and you will have the most memorable experience in the pearl of Africa. However, more efforts are still needed to ensure that these species and other wildlife are well protected.