{"id":268,"date":"2026-07-02T14:50:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/ziwa-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:07:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:07:37","slug":"ziwa-2","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/uganda\/travel-notes\/ziwa\/","title":{"rendered":"Ziwa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                                                            \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><h2>Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary<\/h2>\n<h4>Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the only place in Uganda where you can track the endangered white rhino on foot. After being extinct for decades, six rhinos were reintroduced in 2006. As of March 2024, the sanctuary is home to 41 white rhinos.<\/h4>\n<h4>Travelling with camping gear? Set up your tent at the Ziwa campsite and wake up to the sound of grazing rhinos. A unique experience you won\u2019t forget!<\/h4><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-1\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-8.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-8.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Covered on this page:<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><ol>\n<li><a href=\"#to-do\">To do<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#to-entebbe\">To: Entebbe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#to-murchison-falls\">To: Murchison Falls<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"to-do\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>To do<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"43\">Rhino tracking<br \/><\/strong>The highlight of your visit. Join a guided walk to see these giants up close.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"142\">Nature walks<br \/><\/strong>Discover the sanctuary\u2019s landscapes and smaller wildlife on foot.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"229\">Birding tour<br \/><\/strong>Spot some of the 300+ bird species that call Ziwa home.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"307\">Shoebill trek<br \/><\/strong>Head out early for a chance to spot the elusive shoebill in the nearby swamp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more details and to book activities, visit the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ziwarhinoandwildliferanch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"497\">Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/07\/dsc09402-1024x683.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"Rhino trekking 01 (by Madelon)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/dsc09402-1024x683.jpeg&quot;}\"><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"to-entebbe\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>To: Entebbe<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"53\"><strong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"53\">Approx. 4.5 hours | 202 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"123\">You\u2019re almost at the end of your road trip \u2014 enjoy the last stretch!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"123\"><strong>Route overview<br \/><\/strong>A smooth tarmac road brings you from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Entebbe. To avoid Kampala\u2019s heavy traffic, take the Northern Bypass and join the Entebbe Expressway; Uganda\u2019s only toll road. Don\u2019t forget to carry a&nbsp;5,000 UGX note for the toll.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"411\">Suggested stops<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"411\"><strong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"436\">Gators Caf\u00e9 Migera<\/strong> \u2013 A relaxed spot for lunch and good coffee, located just after Ziwa.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"411\"><strong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"526\">Petrol station<\/strong> \u2013 There\u2019s one nearby Gators Caf\u00e9 to fill up before the final leg of your journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"682\">Once in Entebbe, the Roadtrip Uganda team will collect your car from your lodge. Enjoy your final evening in Uganda \u2014 full of stories and unforgettable memories.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"878\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Got time left in Entebbe? Check out the <a href=\"\/uganda\/travel-notes\/entebbe\/\" title=\"Entebbe\" data-destination-id=\"4d401a87-d79f-437a-94a4-9d1796ac88dc\" data-destination-type=\"guidePage\" data-start-item-path=\"homepage\" data-start-item-id=\"7ee4dd46-7382-4797-8bd2-2be3e75a7bf1\" data-link-type=\"Content\">Entebbe section<\/a> for tips on what to do before heading home.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\" tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-custom variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"to-murchison-falls\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/sites\/154\/2026\/08\/RTA-colors-1.png.webp)\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;bg-image&quot;:&quot; url(https:\\\/\\\/rta.travelblox.eu\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/154\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/RTA-colors-1.png)&quot;}\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner \">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>To: Murchison Falls <\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"59\"><strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"59\">Approx. 4 hours | 177 km<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"521\">Depending on where your lodge is located, you may need to drive through a large section of the park. Your travel time will vary depending on whether you&#8217;re heading to the southern or northern section. Fortunately, the&nbsp;Nile River bridge inside the park is now fully operational, making crossing smooth and easy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"521\"><strong>Travel time overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"521\"><strong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"574\">Ziwa \u2013 Masindi:<\/strong> 50 minutes<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"521\"><strong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"626\">Masindi \u2013 Murchison River Lodge:<\/strong> 2 to 4.5 hours, depending on the route<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"521\"><strong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"699\">Masindi \u2013 Fort Murchison:<\/strong> 3 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Route options<br \/><\/strong>Choose your route based on the weather, your timing, and your interest in paying park fees or avoiding them.<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"761\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Murchison River Lodge<\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"825\"><strong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"797\">Shorter route through the park<\/strong><br data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"800\">Approx. 2 hours | 85 km<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"825\">Enter at&nbsp;Kichumbanyobo Gate, exit at Makubo Gate<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"825\">A mix of tarmac and murram roads<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"825\">This is not a game drive, most wildlife is found north of the Nile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1068\"><strong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1037\">Longer scenic route (avoids park fees)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1040\">Approx. 4.5 hours | 127 km<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1068\">Drive through&nbsp;Masindi, then take the right fork signed Kinyara Sugar<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1068\">Pass through sugar plantations and&nbsp;Budongo Forest<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1068\">Descend into the&nbsp;Albertine Rift Valley for incredible views<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1068\">Continue through&nbsp;Butiaba to Buliisa, then follow signs to Bugungu Gate<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1068\">Turn left at the phone mast in&nbsp;Ngwedo town, then follow the signs to the lodge<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1068\">Avoid this route after heavy rain, road conditions can deteriorate quickly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1570\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Fort Murchison (Northern section)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1598\">Approx. 3 hours | 114 km<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1598\">Enter via&nbsp;Kichumbanyobo Gate, cross the entire park to Tangi Gate<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1598\">Cross the Nile at Paraa<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1598\">This route includes a&nbsp;scenic drive through the park, with a chance to spot wildlife north of Paraa<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":1124,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-268","guide","type-guide","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"feed_page_to_atlas":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/268","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/guide"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/170"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/268\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3147,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide\/268\/revisions\/3147"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1124"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=268"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}