White Rhino

Southern White Rhino Africa

Southern White Rhino Africa


Information about White Rhino

White rhinos are the second largest land mammal after the elephant. Adult males can reach up to 1.85m in height and weigh an impressive 3.6 tonnes. The name "white rhinoceros" is a mistranslation where the English word "white" is said to have been derived of the Dutch word "wijd", which means "wide" in English. The word "wide" refers to the width of the rhinoceros's mouth.

Interesting facts about White Rhino

White rhinos are surprisingly agile and can run very fast, up to 40 km/h for short periods.

They have poor eyesight, but a very good sense of hearing and smell.

White rhinos can communicate vocally, using a wide range of sounds from calf squeaking to snarling or wailing of adults.

Pictures of White Rhino

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Highlights where the White Rhino can be seen

Etosha National Park Namibia
Gamedrive in Etosha

Going on a game drive in Etosha is an experience to never forget. Vast, open plains as far as the eye can see, with in the middle a massive salt pan. This lack of vegetation and water makes it very easy to spot wildlife! Big game is often seen at the waterholes, and there is no chance you can miss the iconic outline of an elephant on the horizon.

nDzuti Safari Camp, Maseke Game Reserve
Greater Kruger Safari

There are numerous of private concessions surrounding the Kruger National Park, which give a more private experience compared to the sometimes crowded National Park. We are especially charmed by Maseke Game Reserve, as it is situated within a vast block of wilderness, where wildlife can roam freely from the different reserves surrounding it.

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Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Safari

The Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park is one of South Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations, offering unforgettable encounters with some of Africa’s most iconic animals. Spanning rolling hills, open grasslands, dense forests, and river valleys, the park is home to the legendary Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, and countless bird species. Visitors can experience the thrill of spotting wildlife in their natural habitat while exploring one of the oldest and most scenic game reserves in Africa. Famous for its outstanding rhino conservation efforts and rich biodiversity, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi offers a true safari adventure in the heart of Zululand.

Maasai Mara lion cub
Maasai Mara Safari

The Maasai Mara National Park, located in southwestern Kenya, is one of Africa's most renowned wildlife reserves. Spanning over 1,500 square kilometers, it is famous for its exceptional population of big cats, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards. The park is also a crucial part of the Great Migration, where over one million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles traverse the plains annually.

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Mkhuze Game Drive

A game drive in Mkhuze Game Reserve offers an immersive journey through diverse landscapes, where every turn reveals new wildlife and moments of quiet discovery. Elephants and antelope move through the bush, giraffes feed among the treetops, and the reserve’s rich habitats create constant opportunities for sightings both big and small. It is also a true paradise for birdwatching, with an impressive variety of species filling the air and the canopy — vibrant rollers, storks, hornbills, and countless smaller birds adding color and movement throughout the experience. From waterbirds gathered at pans to raptors circling overhead, the birdlife brings an extra layer of energy and detail to the safari, making every drive feel alive with sound, motion, and natural rhythm.

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Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Ziwa was established in 2005, in an effort to reintroduce white rhino in Uganda, after they had been extinct due to poaching. Initially, six rhinos from different parts of the world were brought to the sanctuary, and there are now about 40 rhinos! The aim of Ziwa is to raise awareness with the local communities and eventually re-introduce the rhinos into the wild. Accompanied by a ranger, visitors get the opportunity to track the rhinos through the bush, and spend a bit of time with these beautiful creatures.

Waterberg Wilderness Waterberg Valley Lodge
Rhino Tracking Drive Waterberg

Go on a guided drive through the African bush savannah at the foot of the Waterberg, in search of the elusive Rhino. You can even get off the vehicle to always rub shoulders with the rhino. With a little luck you will also encounter game such as giraffe, oryx and eland, red hartebeest, blue wildebeest and kudu.

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Rhino Tracking in Matobo

Go Rhino Tracking in the Intensive Protection Zone in Matobo Hills National Park. Here, a large population of Black and White Rhinoceros are successfully breeding. Seeing these endangered creatures is truly humbling, and the efforts going into their protection are inspiring. You will track rhino on foot. One of the rangers will take you on a guided drive through the bushland, in search of the elusive Rhino. Once found, you will be allowed to get off the vehicle for an encounter on foot. Can you imagine almost rubbing shoulder with a rhinoceros?

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Safari in Kruger National Park

A day safari in the Kruger National Park begins early in the morning, when the bush is alive with movement and the light is perfect for spotting wildlife. From your open 4x4, you might see elephants gathering at a waterhole, giraffes moving gracefully across the plains, or lions resting in the shade of acacia trees. As the day unfolds, your guide helps you interpret tracks, bird calls, and subtle signs of the bush that you’d otherwise miss. Around midday, a picnic stop in the wild offers a moment to relax before heading out again in search of new encounters. By the time you return in the late afternoon, the sights and sounds of the African wilderness leave you with memories you won’t soon forget.

Zululand HluHluwe-Imfolozi
Zululand Safari

A one of a kind experience: safari in Zululand! The province of KwaZulu-Natal is known for its rolling hills, filled with bright green fever trees. In the valleys you can find rivers meandering through the rural areas. This scenery is even more spectacular within the boundaries of the game reserves, where you can spot the Big 5 while on gamedrive.

Tuli Wilderness Lion
Gamedrive in Moremi

Enjoy a game drive in Moremi: arguably one of Africa’s very best game-viewing destinations. Moremi is the only proclaimed wildlife reserve in the Okavango Delta. It has the most diverse habitat and animal populations in Botswana, and is regarded as the most beautiful in terms of landscapes as well. You can expect a stunning landscape of forests, lagoons, floodplains and islands. Game viewing is excellent year-round and resident species include lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, African wild dog, zebra, red lechwe and many more.

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Safari in Serengeti

Serengeti means "endless plains". The park covers almost 15 000km2. It is characterized by desert savannah landscapes over several kilometers that seem endless. For this reason, the observation of the cats is particularly suitable. Many lions are present in the park, which guarantees a 100% chance to observe the king of the savannah. Some even got into the habit of climbing trees to take a nap. Leopards and cheetahs are also regularly seen. The luckiest ones will witness the scenes of a shrine.

Although the cats are the stars of the Serengeti, other animals such as jackals, hyenas, ostriches, hundreds of gazelles of various types, families of elephants and many hippos are also seen. The ponds are filled with hippos and crocodiles.

Our trips to spot the White Rhino