ON-FOOT RHINO TREKKING.
The only place to see wild rhinos in Uganda!
Enter the territory of the southern white rhinos on foot. Well-trained rangers will guide you through the bush to where the rhinos are on the day of your visit.
You will get the opportunity to watch these endangered, magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. As these rhinos are free to move around on 7 000 hectares of land, it is often necessary to drive to the areas where the rhinos are, before taking the bush trek. This drive is done in your own vehicle, however you can hire one of Rhino Fund Uganda’s vehicles and a driver, just ask at reception for the costs.
While at the sanctuary you may also encounter a range of other wildlife species including Uganda kobs, oribis, bush bucks, water bucks among others and a number of other bird species.
This activity is a once in a lifetime opportunity and should not be missed!
Your guide is there to keep you safe from harm so listening to the safety briefing he gives you is very important.
Recommended times: 08H00 to 10H00 or 16H00 to 18H00 (but it is available all day)
How much time you need: 1½ to 2½ hours (depends on location of rhinos)
What you need: Closed shoes, long pants, water and insect repellent

 

SHOEBILL TREK AND CANOE RIDE
One of the most sought after birds to be seen in Uganda is the shoebill stork. This is one of the only places that you are almost always guaranteed to see the storks. The best sighting has been 11 in one trip! Within our swamps, these prehistoric-looking birds are nesting.
An early morning (06H00) shoebill trek and canoe ride through the swamp not only gives you the opportunity to find the shoebill, but also to see the beautiful Ugandan sunrise over Lugogo Swamp.
Water birds are plentiful and this activity is a must for anyone who loves nature or is interested in birding.
As this activity is so early in the morning, you must stay the night as you are unable to enter the sanctuary before 07H30.
Recommended time: 06H00 to 10H00
How much time you need: Approximately 4 hours
What you need: Closed shoes, water, long pants and insect repellent

BIRDING WALK
The sanctuary contains over 300 bird species! There are four bird trails within the sanctuary which cover woodlands, swamp and savannah. The bird guides are excellent and this is an activity that cannot be missed by bird lovers! You will probably get to see some of the other game on the sanctuary while doing your bird walk. Spend a night or two on the sanctuary and enjoy the array of feathered friends we have.
Best times for this activity: 07H00 to 09H00 and 16H00 to 18H00
How much time you need: 2 hours
What you need: Closed shoes, water, long pants and insect repellent