Rhino Trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary from Kampala

Trek rhinos on foot for an hour, then return with what you've learned about the sanctuary's conservation work.

A full-day rhino trek from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary includes hotel pickup, a ranger-led walk to find rhinos, at least an hour spent with them, and lunch. You'll encounter monkeys, warthogs, antelope and birdlife along the way. The tour runs any day of the week and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rhino trekking and return to Kampala

• Meet driver guide
• Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
• Briefing about sanctuary and rhinos
• Rhino trekking with ranger
• Return to meet driver
• Lunch break
• Transfer back to Kampala hotel

The experience

Seven to eight hours from Kampala gets you to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and back. Your driver picks you up from your hotel, drives you to the reserve, and a ranger takes over for the trekking part. You walk on foot to locate the rhinos (how long that takes depends on where they are that day), then spend at least an hour with them once you find them. The sanctuary sits in countryside where you're likely to spot other animals: monkeys, warthogs, antelope and numerous birds move through the same landscape. After the trek, you return to the lodge area for lunch before the drive back to Kampala.

The tour runs every day of the week, so you can fit it around the rest of your itinerary. Gumboots are provided, and the operator handles all the logistics: entrance fees, the ranger's time, the vehicle, water and lunch are built in. Because it's designed for solo travelers, small groups and larger parties equally, you're not locked into a set departure time or group size. The conservation work at Ziwa is part of why the operator runs this tour. Booking supports the effort to protect the white rhino population.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Kampala hotel to the sanctuary and back.
• gumboots.
• drinking water.
• entrance fees to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
• ranger-guided rhino trekking.
• lunch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

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AgesAdult (13 to 95 years) · Child (under 13)

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Dillard Tours and Travel

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Kampala means you don't need a car or a driver of your own to reach the sanctuary. The tour handles the full day's transport, so you can book it whether you're staying in the city or passing through.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What animals will I see besides rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary?

Monkeys, warthogs, antelope and numerous bird species share the sanctuary's landscape, so you're likely to encounter them during the trek and the time spent with the rhinos.

How long do I actually spend with the rhinos once we find them?

At least an hour is guaranteed once the ranger locates them, giving you time to observe their behavior and learn about the sanctuary's conservation work.

Does the tour run on a fixed schedule, or can I choose when to go?

The tour operates any day of the week, so you can book it to fit your own schedule rather than waiting for a set departure date.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Hotel pickup from Kampala, gumboots, drinking water, entrance fees, the ranger guide, rhino tracking fees and lunch are all included. You don't need to arrange transport or bring your own gear.

Is this trek suitable if I'm not very fit?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though the trekking itself involves walking on foot to find the rhinos: the ranger adjusts the pace to the group.