Best place to see Rhinos in East Africa

Rhino once roamed the African continent in vast numbers, probably several hundred thousand. However, the Victorian era saw a rise in the popularity of big game hunting, with European settlers decimating African wildlife in staggering numbers. Conservationists, many of whom were also game hunters, noticed the decline in wildlife, prompting the formation of protected wildlife reserves. Rhino numbers steadily increased into the mid-20th Century. 

The 1960s brought new problems for rhinos as the demand for their horn exploded, and population numbers dropped from an estimated 70,000 to just 10,000 over 20 years. Today, rhinos are almost constantly monitored and often live under armed guard, as intense conservation efforts are underway to prevent poaching and increase their numbers. 

White Rhinos

• Common Name: White rhinoceroses
• Scientific Name: Ceratotherium simum
• Type: Mammals
• Diet: Herbivore
• Weight: 1.6 to 4 tons

Black Rhinos

• Common Name: Black Rhinoceros
• Scientific Name: Diceros bicornis
• Type: Mammals
• Diet: Herbivore
• Weight: 1,760 to 3,080 pounds

Threats to Rhinos in East Africa

The greatest threat facing African rhinos is poaching for the illegal trade of their horns, which has soared in recent years and also loss of Habitat which is increasing in other areas of East Africa.

Best time to see Rhinos in East Africa

Rhinos can be seen all year round in East Africa but the best time is from June to October, December to March. The world’s last two remaining northern white rhinos reside within Ol Pejeta Conservancy and other Rhinos can easily be seen in Ngorongoro and Ziwa conservation areas respectively.