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There are two species of rhino: white and black rhino, which confusingly is nothing to do with their colour.
In recent years, the number of rhinos in Africa has increased due to focused conservation efforts and better protection against poaching, but black rhinos remain critically endangers due to illegal demand for their horn. Technically it is the black rhino which is part of the big five, but many people count both black and white rhino within this.
Here are our favourite 5 places to see rhino in Africa.
Seeing a rhino in the wild is always a magical experience but seeing it in the ‘true’ wild without fences or others around, is something really special.
In the vast Palmwag concession in the Damaraland region of Namibia you can track these magical beasts both in a vehicle and on foot. Save the Rhino Trust – an NGO that has been has been instrumental in the preservation of these rare, desert adapted black rhino operates here in conjunction with Wilderness Safaris who operate the originally named ‘Desert Rhino Camp’ – I guess it does what it says on the tin!
Having just managed to survive the cull of ’80s and ’90s, the black rhino population has doubled since the formation of the Save The Rhino Trust. Guests are invited to meet the rangers and walk with them as they get surprisingly close on foot, these are black rhino with poor vision after all! The experience is intense, very humbling and one that will stay with you forever. The scenery here is also pretty special and the camp has a great vibe too. It’s well worth the trip!
Other places to see Rhino in Namibia: Etosha National Park
In the 1960s, Kenya was home to an estimated 20,000 black rhinos, but just two decades later, poaching had reduced this to just 300. Today, thanks to conservation efforts, the black rhino population is steadily recovering and there are now over 600 black rhinos in Kenya, but they still remain critically endangered.
The beautiful Sera Conservancy in northern Kenya is a large, remote conservancy which also offers the possibility to get up close and personal with these critically endangered animals on foot. This conservancy is effectively a huge (and very successful) Rhino Sanctuary. The 54,000 hectares is fenced and guarded to offer these prehistoric beasts a refuge from poachers.
The expert trackers and guides seek out elusive black rhinos, of which there are 16, for a magical experience. The guides will drive you to a point where the vehicle is left and the remainder is done on foot, to get you within metres of these beautiful beasts. The only thing you will hear is your heart thumping in your chest.
Saruni has an intimate and very comfortable 3 room camp set in the heart of the conservancy beside the seasonal Kauro River called (surprisingly!) ‘Saruni Rhino’. A perfect 2 or 3 night stay here combines well with a Masai Mara safari (where you are highly unlikely to see rhino) or combined with its sister camp and its incredible views in the nearby Samburu Area. Samburu Saruni.
Stay at Saruni Rhino
Other places to see Rhino in Kenya:
Lewa Conservancy is one of the best places to see high numbers of white and black rhino. Conservation began in 1983 and since then the rhino population has grown from 15 to 169 today. Lewa is also home to the rare Grevy zebra, as well as elephants, giraffes, lions and leaoprds. You can even visit the Conservancy offices to learn about the ongoing work of the dedicated team, meet the anti-poaching bloodhounds and help bottle feed orphaned baby rhinos. Our favourite place to stay in Lewa is the gorgeous Lewa Wilderness where you can also enjoy horseback and walking safaris.
Nakuru National Park and Ol Pejeta Conservancy are two other reserves that were originally set up to protect the rhino and where there are good numbers. Alternatively, Nairobi National Park is an option and quite often they have some baby rhino’s at The Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi.
South Africa has in relative terms an abundance of rhinoceros. If these animals are a ‘must see’ and you want to include that in your main safari, South Africa is probably the destination for you!
Hluhluwe Imfolozi is officially the oldest reserve in Africa and the size of a small country, this often missed park is home to the largest white rhino population in the world thanks to the conservation efforts which started way back in the 60’s.
Rhinos from Hluhluwe Imfolozi have helped repopulate the Kruger as well as other countries such as Mozambique and Botswana in a series of superbly successful relocation programmes. One of the most recent ones is Rhinos Without Borders which successfully relocated rhino’s into the Okavango Delta – see more below.
Hluhluwe Imfolozi is home to the Big 5 as well as a whole host of plain game and is well worth spending a few days in. One of the best places to stay is the aptly named Rhino Ridge Lodge (a lodge, in a rhino hotspot, set on a ridge!) which offers comfortable accommodation, great views and is excellent for a family safari.
Where to stay: Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Where else to see rhinos in South Africa: Greater Kruger Area, Madikwe Reserve and in the Eastern Cape Reserves amongst others.
Whilst seeing a rhino anywhere is an amazing sight, seeing one in Botswana is practically a miracle. Hunted so ferociously for their horns in the 1980’s that there were officially only 19 White Rhino in the wild, and no Black ones. The Government promptly moved these white rhinos into fenced sanctuaries and so by 1993 there were no longer any wild rhino’s in Botswana.
The reintroduction of rhino species to Botswana – initiated in 2000 – represented (and still does) an exciting conservation success – Rhino Conservation Botswana. Healthy founder populations of both white and black rhino have been released into the Okavango Delta and one of the best places to see these wonderful creatures is on Chiefs Island where their numbers are thriving. A joy to see the poaching process being reversed for once.
Mombo is one of Botswana’s premier camps and offers incredible big-game viewing, as well as a flourishing rhinoceros population roaming free, something that was unlikely just a few years ago.
Stay at Mombo Camp
Matobo National Park (originally Rhodes Matopos) is Zimbabwe’s oldest National Park – established in 1926 and it is probably one of the prettiest of all of Africa’s parks. It is decorated by a huge number of large granite formations and balancing rocks that have been eroded over millions of years, almost making it look like it was done on purpose. It also has some amazing cultural and historical offerings: beautifully preserved San bushman paintings exceeding 2000 years in age, there are over 3000 registered rock art sites; as well as the grave of one Cecil Rhodes.
For rhino lovers and seekers the most important part of this lesser visited National Park is the Intensive Protection Zone where black and white rhino’s relocated from both Hluhluwe Imfolozi and The Zambezi Valley in Zambia have been settled, and where they are prospering.
Walking safaris in Zimbabwe are a way of life and there is no better place to do this than in Matobo. Here, with your guide, you can get pretty close to some enormous white rhinoceros (in Namibia and Sera they are black rhino) – these are the bigger breed but also the more docile and there is no greater feeling of insignificance than sat close by as one of these enormous grazers glides by enjoying his lunch.
Where to stay: Amalinda Lodge
The Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania offer black rhino sighting opportunity, if you are lucky, but be prepared to share the experience!
If you're planning a safari holiday and would like to include seeing rhino within this or perhaps all of the Big Five, give our friendly team a call on 01768 603 715 and they'll be happy to help.
I have just returned from the most amazing trip to Tanzania, booked with Far & Wild. Everything went so smoothly from the first time I spoke with them. The planning was great, the itinerary was perfect for us, and the lodges were amazing. We spent 10 nights with an amazing guide, travelling through Northern Tanzania and even got to see the migration, which was a lifetime ambition of mine. This wasn't our first safari, so we were nervous as to how it would compare, but it was spot on. We're particularly grateful that she suggested a private 'bush lunch' in the Ngorongoro Crater as the public picnic spot was very busy! I will certainly be using them again to book our next trip....we're thinking of a relaxing beach stay next time to get over the excitement of safari!
Just back from another amazing F&W organised trip to Namibia with the family (8 adults). Having been there before, Alistair tailored our trip to include our favourite locations and added a new one for us, Okonjima Plains camp, which we loved.The quality of accommodation and guiding, activities, food and drinks was exceptional throughout. Although not inexpensive I felt it was good value for the level of luxury we had. Kwessi Dunes, Shipwreck lodge, Ongava, Okonjima with pit stops Windhoek (city tour recommended ), Swakopmund (Sandwich Harbour and Walvis Bay tour) and Grootberg lodge (best sundowner drive )
We had a wonderful trip to São Tomé and Príncipe - a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea with paradise (almost empty) beaches and jungle forest. It was all well organised by Far and Wild and we stayed at Omali lodge at Sao Tome, then on Roca Sundy, and Sunday Praia at Principe - a great combination of different types of resorts/hotels. Omali is close to Sao Tome town with its colonial buildings, markets, hustle and bustle. Roca Sunday gives an old plantation experience and Sundy Praia a luxury beach experience. Very friendly (from time to time a bit slow) service, great fresh food, specifically if you like fish/seafood, vegetables and fruits (almost all sourced locally). Nice temperature between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius, nice swimming conditions. We really recommend this for those who want to experience a pristine destination with few other tourists and friendly and welcoming people. The islands also feel (and I believe are) very safe. At Principe, there are no dangerous animals, snakes or whatever, and it was great to be able to hike in the jungle without being very conscious of where to put your hands and feet. Go before everyone else does!
Back home again, basking in the joys of a superb safari. Every aspect you arranged for us, including linking up with Mack Air and Wild Horizons locally to transport us. The choice of camps, Camp Hwange in Zimbabwe and Muchenenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, was spot on and exactly what we had hoped for - ideally situated, comfortable, in good surroundings, and with excellent wildlife on the doorstep and throughout the wider country. The service staff in each looked after us very well, catering was excellent, and the game guides were professional, knowledgeable and helpful. The weather was, as usual for that part of the world, also good at the time of our visit. Blue skies and stunning sunsets. Warm but not too hot during the day, although quite cold at sunrise when viewing game. The viewing started. You made us happy, and we recommend you to similar safari enthusiasts with confidence.
Far and Wild went above and beyond to make sure my trip to Zambia was special. I would definitely recommend them and their services to anyone wanting to travel to Africa.
Lovely holiday at the amazing Almanara on Galu beach, a beach like no other. Far and Wild excelled themselves from beginning to end of our holiday in beautiful Kenya.... What a country!,
Wow! These guys are amazing. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Friendly AND efficient! Sorted out our trip (last minute and lots of different family member needs, sorry!) in record time and everything worked like clockwork. Trip of a lifetime to the Masai Mara. Will be back (and use F&W again!)!
It was a dreamy holiday on the Kenyan Coast - Far and Wild, their efficiency and professionalism allowed us to relax and be the happiest family alive !! We cannot fault them, their care and understanding of what we wanted from a holiday ensured we had the most memorable trip. We will be booking with them again for sure!
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