Facts about Black Rhinos in Akagera

Facts about Black Rhinos in Akagera: The reintroduction of 18 Rhinos in Akagera National Park was in May 2017 as a conservation milestone, expanding the range of the species. 10 female and 8 males were brought to Akagera National Park from South Africa ranging in age from 14 months to 24 years old. Their arrival restores Akagera’s status as a ‘big five’ Wildlife park in Rwanda

In 2019, Five Endangered Black Rhinos from European Zoos were brought in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park.

Rhinos in Akagera National Park

In Uganda, Black Rhinos can only spotted at the famous Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Guests are encouraged to do Rhino trekking tours to see and meet these endangered animals. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is now part of Murchison Falls National Park and this gives Murchison Falls’s status as a ‘big five

Meet The Black Rhinos in Rwanda