Extensive poaching during the years of civil unrest means Uganda's last rhino was spotted in 1982.

Rhino Fund Uganda, in collaboration with local communities and governmental institutions for wildlife, established a sanctuary for the breeding of white and black rhinos.

During your visit you have the opportunity to learn about how Ziwa aims to:

• establish the sanctuary as a safe and secure location where breeding of white and black rhinos can take place as an interim step towards reintroduction of the rhinos into Uganda's national parks.

• establish the sanctuary as a game reserve in which other species of wildlife can be encountered, so as to highlight and conserve Uganda's unique biodiversity. 

• develop an education program for the public; especially children.  Create awareness about the plight of the rhino in Uganda and the importance of rhino conservation. 

• provide job opportunities and an opportunity for community involvement in a long-term conservation project so as to prove that rhino conservation is possible through Ugandan efforts and that ultimately is beneficial to all. 

• provide facilities to attract tourists and visitors and improve Uganda as a tourist destination, integrate visitors and local communities to their mutual benefit.