Just before a month ends when exciting news filled the top stories in world newspapers about the increase in the number of mountain gorillas in the wild, remarkable news was once again received by the Rhino Fund Uganda when they welcomed a newly born male rhino on 19th June. This is something worth celebrating once more especially as enthusiastic conservationists and nature lovers, a fact that the new member now adds their number to make a total of 23 individuals in Uganda today. That said, we would like convey our thanks to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and the celebrated mum Uhuru-a name which denotes ‘independence’!
In a move to restock rhinos in the wild in Uganda, over 4 mature rhinos were imported from Kenya and they included 2 (two) males and 2 (two) females. Since their re-introduction in this area, the country has never been disappointed a fact that their population has kept on increasing something that is promising to tourists on safari in the pearl of Africa as they are now in position to make a complete list of the big five game.
The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary sprawls approximately 176 kilometers away from Kampala just along the route that takes you to Murchison Falls National Park. And this will take you about 2 and half hours’ drive along Kampala – Masindi route. For those of you who are heading to Murchison Falls National Park for your safaris, this is a major stopover for you to make a complete list for big rive game in Uganda. Most savanna protected areas in Uganda feature mainly the four of the big five game and while on your game drive, you will catch a glimpse at the African elephants, lions , buffaloes and leopards and you can add Ziwa sanctuary for rhino tracking to make your complete list. Historically, rhinos were heavily poached in Uganda and they got extinct in the wild around 1983 and efforts have been put to restock them in the wild once more so as to enhance visitor experiences.
In conclusion, increase in rhino population in Uganda isn’t only conservation success story to make them return to the wild but also it is amazing news as it enhances on visitor experiences while on safari the destination. If you are planning for your next vacation, don’t miss to add rhino tracking at Ziwa sanctuary in your bucket list as well as other exciting activities like gorilla and chimpanzee tracking. However, collective effort is still needed among all stakeholders to ensure that these endangered species are conserved for today and future generation.
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