Activities to do at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary 2024
Activities to do at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary 2024 : The Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary, which is located in Nakasongola district offers a range of activities for visitors to engage in during their tours in Uganda.
Rhinos in Uganda are the key attraction found at the Zziwa rhino sanctuary and they can be seen as they roam in their natural habitat. The sanctuary is also the only place in the country where the rhinos can be seen during wildlife tours.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) regulates the different activities carried out around the Zziwa rhino sanctuary. There are different rules and regulations put n place to be followed when visiting the sanctuary including that pets are not allowed.
Some of the activities that visitors can engage in at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary include the following:
- Activities to do at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary 2024 : Rhino tracking
Rhino tracking is a popular activity which tourists engage in during their visits to the Zziwa rhino sanctuary.
The search for the rhinos in Zziwa rhino sanctuary starts with a briefing by the rangers before walking into the wilderness to begin the rhino tracking experience. During the briefing, tourists are told about the rules and regulations to follow during the activity and also safety precautions are communicated.
Tourists can also be provided with the right shoes for the rhino tracking experience in Zziwa rhino sanctuary. The walks take place along different the trails at the sanctuary as tourists look out for the rhinos in the wild.
When the rhinos are found in their natural habitat, tourists can watch them safely and record videos and photos of the rhinos at Zziwa rhino sanctuary. The type of rhinos which are found at the sanctuary are white rhinos.
The duration of the rhino trekking experience takes about 1 to 2 hours depending on the location of the rhinos. The rhino trekking activity can be done from 07:00 am to 05:00 pm during tours around the Zziwa rhino sanctuary.
During the rhino tracking experience, other wildlife species can also be seen in the sanctuary such as Uganda kobs, oribis, waterbucks and bushbucks.
- Activities to do at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary 2024 : Bird watching
The Zziwa rhino sanctuary is home to over 300 bird species which can be seen during tours around the destination.
Different trails can be followed during the bird-watching experience around the Zziwa rhino sanctuary. Some of the bird species found at the destination include the rare Shoebill stork which can also be seen in the wetland area.
The Shoebill experience at the Zziwa rhino sanctuary takes place in the wetlands which is also a location where other bird species can be seen such as White Crested Turaco, Giant Kingfishers, Palmnut vultures, Barbets, Speckled-breasted Woodpecker among others.
The search for the Shoebill at the Zziwa rhino sanctuary starts as early as 06:00 am and also involves a canoe ride to the wetlands. The wetlands where the Shoebill can be seen at the rhino sanctuary is called the Lugogo wetlands and the duration for the Shoebill experience is about 4 hours.
Birds of Zziwa rhino sanctuary include Gray crowned cranes, African Fish eagles, African Jacana, Pied Kingfisher, African Grey Hornbill, Marabou Stork, Crested Francolin, Black Cuckoo, Black-headed Heron, Goliath Heron, Grassland Pipit, Great Egret, Great Reed Warbler, Black-bellied bustard, Black-crowned Waxbill, Black-shouldered Kite, African Broadbill, African Fish Eagle, Little Swift, Long crested Eagle, Purple Heron, Dusky Tit, Black-winged Bishop, Blue-cheeked bee-eater among others.
- Activities to do at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary 2024 : Guided nature walks
Guided nature walks are also carried out during tours around the Zziwa rhino sanctuary and they can be done in the morning, afternoon and in the night.
The nature walks bring tourists closer to nature in the Zziwa rhino sanctuary around the woodlands, savannah and wetlands found at the destination. Ranger guides accompany tourists as they explore the sanctuary on foot.
Tourists also enjoy identifying different wildlife species and bird species during the guided nature walks with rangers who are also knowledgeable about the location of the wildlife species in the wilderness of Zziwa rhino sanctuary.
These walks around the Zziwa rhino sanctuary take about 2 hours and can be done from around 07:00 am to 05:00 pm during wildlife tours in Uganda.
- Activities to do at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary 2024 : Canoeing
Canoeing around the Zziwa rhino sanctuary is done in the wetland area where different water birds can be seen.
Tourists can enjoy watching as the sun rises during the canoe ride in the swamps of the Zziwa rhino sanctuary.
Cost of activities in Zziwa rhino sanctuary
The different activities carried out around the Zziwa rhino sanctuary during safaris in Uganda and the costs incurred when visiting the sanctuary including the following;
- Costs for foreigners
Entrance fees for visiting the Zziwa rhino sanctuary is 50 USD for foreign adults and 30 USD for foreign children. This fee is inclusive of rhino trekking experience on foot or using a vehicle.
The cost of the Shoebill trek in the Zziwa rhino sanctuary is 25 USD for foreigner adults and 15 USD for children.
Birding tours around the Zziwa rhino sanctuary cost 20 USD for adults and children are charged a fee of 10 USD for the bird watching activity.
Night nature walks around the Zziwa rhino sanctuary cost 20 USD for adults and 10 USD for children.
The payments for Zziwa rhino sanctuary are not to be made in cash but can be paid for using visa, MasterCard, debit cards and also bank transfer.
- Costs for foreign residents
Entrance fees for foreign residents visiting the Zziwa rhino sanctuary is 45 USD for adults and 25 USD for children.
Shoebill treks for foreign residents visiting the Zziwa rhino sanctuary is 20 USD for adults and 10 USD for children.
The cost of bird watching and night nature walks in Zziwa rhino sanctuary for foreign residents is 20 USD for adults and 10 USD for children.
- Costs for East African residents
When visiting the Zziwa rhino sanctuary, East African residents are charged park entrance fee of 40,000 Uganda shillings for adults and 10,000 Uganda shillings for children.
Shoebill trekking, birding tours and night nature walks in the Zziwa rhino sanctuary cost 20,000 Uganda shillings for adults and 5,000 Uganda shillings for children.
