Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Uganda (Rhino Fund Uganda)
Rhino Fund Uganda is a non-governmental organization whose sole objective is to successfully re-introduce the rhino to Uganda. Rhino Fund Uganda represents a voluntary effort to help restore Ugandas wildlife and ensure the existence of rhinos in Uganda for future generations.
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Rhino Sanctuary - Uganda - Wildlife Ranch
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Location
The sanctuary is located approximately 180 kilometres (110 mi), by road, north of Kampala, Uganda's capital an
Overview
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is a collaborative effort between the Uganda Wildlife Authority, the Rhino Fund Uganda, a Ugandan NGO committed to the restoration of Uganda's rhinoceros population and Ziwa Ranchers Limited, a private land management company. The sanctuary offers a secure place where rhino populations can be expanded by breeding, protected from human and non-human predators and gradually re-introduced into Uganda's national parks, while at the same time, allowing the public to enjoy these majestic animals, as the project moves forward.
A team of approximately 78 park rangers and security guards keep a 24-hour watch on the rhinos to ensure their safety. The 70 square kilometres (7,000 ha) sanctuary is surrounded by a 2 metres (6.6 ft) electric fence to keep the rhinos in and the intruders out. The sanctuary is home to at least 40 mammal and red largest city. This location is near Nakitoma Village, Nakasongola District, in the Kafu River Basin, off the Kampala–Gulu Highway.
ptilian species including monkeys, antelopes, hippopotamuses, crocodiles and numerous bird species Tourist facilities at the sanctuary include a safari lodge, guest house, budget accommodation, and camp grounds. The accommodations are two separate businesses and both have restaurants that offer meals to tourists. In addition to on foot rhino trekking, tourist activities include birding, canoe rides and nature walks.[3]
History
Both the Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis michaeli) and the Northern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum cottoni), are indigenous to Uganda. However, due to a number of factors, including prolonged armed human conflict, poaching and the mismanagement of their natural habitat, by 1982, both species had been wiped out in the country. Ziwa Rhino sanctuary was established in 2005 to reintroduce the southern white rhinoceros to Uganda. The long-term goal of the sanctuary is to build a sustainable rhinoceros population and relocate rhinos back to their original habitat in Uganda's protected areas. As of January 2010, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the only location in Uganda, where rhinos can be observed in their natural habitat.[4]
Starting with a total of six animals,[5] four that were bought from Solio Ranch in Kenya and two donated from Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, in the United States, the rhino population had grown to thirteen as of June 2013. Following the birth of another calf in April 2014, the total rhino population at Ziwa Ranch rose to 15.[6] As of March 2018, the rhino numbers at the sanctuary had increased to twenty-two animals.[7]
See also
Uganda National Parks
References
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Detailed Directions to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Rhinofund.org. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
Overview of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Rhino Fund Uganda. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
Thome, Wolfgang (1 June 2013). Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Welcomes New Birth. Wolfgang Thome Wordpress. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
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Amia, Pamela (30 March 2018). Photos: Walking in the Footprints of Rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Kampala: Chimp Reports Uganda. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
African Pearl Safaris - Murchison Falls Uganda
A video showing a safari to Murchison falls national park in Uganda. Stopping off at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary on the way to trek white rhino on foot, an amazing experience in itself, being 10 meters away from a family of rhino!
The safari then continues to the main national park, which is the biggest in Uganda and the only park where you see can see giraffe. There are also elephant, water buck, buffalo and many more.
The video then takes you on a river cruise where you encounter hippo, crocodiles, more elephant, fish eagles, kingfishers and countless other bird species and wildlife.
For more info please visit africanpearlsafaris.com
Mother Rhino guards kid, Ziwa rhino sanctuary Uganda..
Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, Archive Video 2011, story by Dennis Sigoa, UBC TV
Uganda Bike Ride with Chris Cummins: Part 2 - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
A thunderstorm, a fierce rhino, and my penalty moment against Uganda`s next goalkeeping ace. What could possibly go wrong?
Part of a 500km charity ride for Link Community Development school improvement projects:
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Eye4Africa: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Nakitoma
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Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary i Uganda - nærkontakt med neshorn
Africa Trip 2012 Ziwa Rhino sanctuar
Viaggio alla scoperta dei rinoceronti
Uganda welcomes the first female rhino calf after approximately 30 years
In animal welfare news, Uganda welcomes the first female rhino calf after approximately 30 years. The sweet 50 kilogram (110 pounds) baby was born at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Uganda's total rhino population is now 13, with 10 residing at the Sanctuary. The birth of a female rhino is considered significant in conservation endeavors to increase the number of these gentle herbivores.
Congratulations, beautiful mother, on your adorable baby. Our thankfulness also, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, for your dedicated efforts. We pray that these well-wishing animal friends will be protected to flourish evermore on our shared eco sphere.
Day 23: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Kampala
109 miles / 4 hours / 2 police stops / 0 coke stops
A visit at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary by Safari Moments Uganda
The only Game reserve in Uganda you can track Rhinos
Roel@Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
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Rhino Family at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
During our second weekend in Uganda, our group visited the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary located near the mid-point between Kampala and Gulu. Rhinos are native to Uganda's grasslands, but the population was virtually wiped out under the reign of Idi Amin in the 1970's; the last rhino seen was in 1983.
An organization called Rhino Fund Uganda, which established the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, is helping bring rhinos back to their natural habitat. While all three types of rhinos in existence are endangered, the Rhino Fund is focusing on Southern White rhinos, since these feed entirely on the type of grass that covers the 27 sq. mi. sanctuary. The rhinos at Ziwa are the only wild rhinos in Uganda today.
This video shows dad Taleo, mom Bella, and baby Augustu grazing in the middle of the afternoon. Taleo and Bella, both from Kenya, were two of the first rhinos to arrive at the sanctuary. Augustu, who will turn one in October, is part of the first generation of rhinos being born in Uganda in decades. In the video, Taleo, the dominant male at the sanctuary, feeds alone, while Augustu stays close to his mother.
The Rhino Fund's goal is to breed a viable population of about 30 rhinos, then release them into Murchison Falls National Park.
Eye4Africa: St. John Paul Mugwanya, Masaka
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Africa Gap 2012 part 2.mov
This is a glimpse at what ARCC Africa Gap has been up to during our stay at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda.
AYIKO GIVING VOLUNTEERS RHINO NAMES
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Breeding White Rhinos in the Sanctuary to save the endangered species from extinction, before releasing them back into the wild. Going on a walk through the bushes, getting really close to resting Rhinos and meeting them again in the evening at the camp site. Face to face with amazing creatures!
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
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