The 10 Best Rhino Tracking Tours in Uganda

1.3-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari – Murchison Falls & Rhinos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $995Our pick

Travel from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park with an English-speaking guide and driver. Walk near protected rhinos, visit the top of the falls, ride the Victoria Nile, and search for elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, birds, and other wildlife. The private trip includes meals, park fees, two nights of shared accommodation, and Kampala transfers.

“A mixed bag. The accommodation at tembo safari camp was amazing, could have stayed there for weeks. The cruise and murchisob falls are impressive and you get to see a lot of hippos. The safari part seemed rushed and both the guide Read more”

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2.Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $580

Leave Kampala at 6:00 am for Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola. With a small-group guide, you walk through the sanctuary to find southern white rhinos grazing in the open. The tour includes transport, admission, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Boots are provided for the forest walk, and you have time for lunch and local crafts before returning to Kampala.

“The highlight of my visit was the guided rhino tracking excursion. Accompanied by knowledgeable and passionate guides, I ventured into the sanctuary's vast, grassy plains to track these majestic creatures. The thrill of spotting a rhino in its natural habitat is incredible.”

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3.Day Tour Of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Wildlife Ranch – ZIWA RHINO TREKKING

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $300

Travel from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a private, ranger-led walk among white rhinos. The roughly 7.5-hour trip includes return transport, lunch, entrance fees, and WiFi. You may also spot kobs, warthogs, monkeys, hippos, waterbucks, and some of Uganda’s 350 recorded bird species.

“I had an amazing time! The guides were super friendly and fun to spend the day with and I got to see a lot of rhinos. My only recommendation is to make sure to budget a little extra time for Kampala traffic.”

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4.Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary Walking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Leave Kampala early for Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, about three hours north on the Gulu Highway. A private walking safari takes you through savannah and swampland to find protected rhinos, sometimes including calves. Lunch, entrance fees, taxes, and round-trip accommodation transfers are included.

“The experience was amazing, we saw many rhinos. Also, we saw baby rhinos. We got quite close to them. We loved it!”

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5.3-Days Safari to Murchison Falls National Park with Rhino Sanctuary hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,282

Travel privately from Kampala or Entebbe with a guide such as Joseph, Richard, or Herman to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park. Track rhinos, search for lions and elephants, cruise the Nile past hippos and crocodiles, then consider optional chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest. Accommodation choices range from low-cost to high-end.

“It was great travelling with Inspire African Safaris with Joseph the Guide , seeing the most powerful falls in the world.”

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6.1 Day ziwa Rhino tracking trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $348

Leave Kampala at 7:00am for Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, about 176 kilometers north. A driver-guide takes you there, while a trained local guide leads a roughly two-hour rhino trek. Expect a short vehicle ride followed by walking near Southern white rhinos, then a two-course lunch before returning to Kampala in the evening.

“Useful cause to support. the Rhinos are easily approachable after a few minutes stroll. I strongly recommend it.”

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7.2 Day Guided Murchison Falls And Zziwa Rhino Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,250

Travel from Kampala with a private guide, cruise the Victoria Nile below Murchison Falls, hike to the top, and take an early game drive before tracking white rhinos on foot at Ziwa. Guides such as Dalson bring strong wildlife knowledge, while Herbert handles booking support. Pickup is offered, and groups are capped at 10.

“It's was an awesome time with friends enjoying nature's beauty. Like Two days weren't enough but worthy it”

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8.3 Days Murchison Falls National Park Safari & Rhino tracking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $990

Travel from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park with a private driver-guide. Track rhinos on foot at a safe ranger-led distance, search for lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes, cruise the Nile below the falls, then visit the 45-meter cascade from above. Meals, park fees, transport, and WiFi are included.

“Thanks to All Seasons Adventures we had a wonderful experience during our safari to Murchison Falls National Park and also the rhino tracking was amazing. Very professional team which I highly recommend.”

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9.Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $280Best value

You’ll leave Kampala or Entebbe early with an English-speaking guide such as Shariff or Musa, stop for breakfast, then walk 1.5 to 2.5 hours with rangers among Ziwa’s southern white rhinos. The day includes park entry, transport, breakfast, lunch, and conservation insights, though the long drive makes timing important.

“It was a wonderful day! Shariff managed to pick us up from the airport despite the internet being down, and Musa and Shariff provided such a great day for us, and even facilitated dropping us off in Kampala despite picking us up from Entebbe! A great company and very thoughtful employees!”

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10.A Thrilling 1-Day Rhino Tracking Tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $377

Leave Kampala for Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where an English-speaking guide leads you through savannah and woodland in search of Uganda’s wild rhinos. The $377 tour includes transport, tracking permit, and lunch. Expect walking, warm weather, wildlife, birdlife, and a moderate fitness demand. Confirm the pickup time before booking.

“I had to come to a holiday with my wife from South Sudan and we were picked up at Entebbe International Airport. We went to the Eastern National game park where we saw Mt Elgon and very many animals including zebras,hippos ,antelopRead more”

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