And just like that, rhinos are back on Kidepo’s soil once again!
Tired and understandably a little disoriented, these two sub-adult males have begun their journey in one of Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes.
Born at Ziwa Rhino & Wildlife Ranch, they are living proof of the success of UWA’s rhino conservation strategy helping restore Uganda’s rhino populations to protected areas.

Reaching this milestone has taken years of careful planning, detailed assessments, and collaboration, with guidance from the IUCN Rhino Specialist Group and approval from the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Now, Kidepo is their home.

With new sights, unfamiliar scents, and curious neighbors like elephants and buffalo, this marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. What will the wild residents make of their new companions?

This is only the beginning of their story.
UWA, together with the Morungole Community Conservancy scouts, is already on the ground monitoring closely and ensuring their safety every step of the way.

If you want to visit Kidepo, perhaps visit Wildplaces Africa who have the stunning Apoka Safari lodge. Or, Savannah Safari Lodge https://naturelodgesuganda.com/kidepo-savannah-lodge/

Global Conservation has been supporting Murchison Falls National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park through the Uganda Conservation Foundation over the past decade and it is proud to be part of this historical moment.

Images Paul Hilton Photographer for Global Conservation