How to get to Ziwa Rhino and wildlife sanctuary

Covering over 70 square kilometers of rolling landscape and native woodlands, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is located 4 hours away from Kampala along to route to Murchison Falls, Ziwa was formerly a cattle ranch but in the early 2000’s the government of Uganda together with a non-government organization (Rhino Fund Uganda) decided to reintroduce the white Rhinos that once exist in Murchison Falls before they were whipped away by the civil wars that hit the country in 1970’s.

The sanctuary received 6 Rhinos, 2 from Disney and animal kingdom Orlando zoo and 2 from Solio Rhino reserve in Kenya and the reintroduction history has been one of the most successful in Uganda.

Getting to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Ziwa Rhino sanctuary sits on a major north western safari routes, this route leads to Kidepo valley national park and Murchison falls national park and most guests will go via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary before proceeding to other destinations. The only means of transport to Ziwa is by road there are no flights from Kampala or Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. 

By Road

From Kampala or Entebbe

Ziwa Rhino sanctuary is located 200 Kms from Entebbe and about 170 Kms from Kampala, this journey can take anything between 3-4 hours however travelers must try to start the early to avoid traffic jam in the out skirts of Kampala.

From Murchison falls national park

Depending on where you’re staying the sanctuary can be reached within 2-3 hours.

From Kidepo valley national park

Kidepo valley is the furthest national park from the capital Kampala, the drive from Kidepo to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary can take up to 6 hours.

From Jinja

For our departures with white water rafting our travelers will drive from Jinja to Ziwa which takes approximately 6-7 hours and they will spend the night at the sanctuary before proceeding to Murchison Falls.