Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a 70 square kilometre fenced reserve in central Uganda, approximately halfway between Kampala and Murchison Falls. It is the only place in Uganda where visitors can see southern white rhinoceros, which were hunted to extinction in the country during the civil wars of the 1970s and 80s.
The sanctuary was established in 2005 with six rhinos and now has a growing population of over 30 animals. Guided walking safaris allow visitors to approach the rhinos on foot — often within 10 metres — for an intimate and unforgettable encounter.
Ziwa is an important conservation project with the long-term goal of reintroducing rhinos into Uganda’s national parks. It is a popular stop on the route to Murchison Falls, making it easy to combine with a broader Uganda safari.