# Uganda’s Rhino Story Restored > Some stories feel larger than conservation. They feel like hope, quietly returning. After more than four decades, Uganda has begun reintroducing southern white rhinos to Kidepo Valley National Park, with the… Source: https://nilesafarilodge.com/journal/ugandas-rhino-story-restored By Vanessa Van Pée, 21 April 2026, 1 min read Some stories feel larger than conservation. They feel like hope, quietly returning. After more than four decades, Uganda has begun reintroducing southern white rhinos to Kidepo Valley National Park, with the first two individuals translocated and a total of eight planned. Following the importation of eight rhinos from South Africa in late 2025 to strengthen genetic diversity, the country’s rhino population now stands at 61. It is a measured, meaningful milestone, one shaped by patience, long-term vision and close partnership. At the centre of this journey is Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Established in 2005, it has led the breeding programme that made this return possible and remains the only place where rhinos can be reliably seen in Uganda today. For many travellers, a visit to Ziwa is more than a wildlife experience. It is a rare opportunity to witness conservation in progress, and, for some, to complete the iconic Big Five in a setting that carries real significance. Guests travelling with Nile Safari Lodge can include this experience as part of their journey, connecting time on the Nile with one of Uganda’s most important wildlife stories. This is not simply a return. It is rebuilding, of legacy, of ecosystems, and of a future that, with care and commitment, continues to take shape. Thank you, Uganda Wildlife, MTWA and partners. Filed under: [Wildlife & Nature](https://nilesafarilodge.com/journal/category/wildlife-and-nature) ## More on Wildlife & Nature - [A Day with Uganda’s Chimpanzees](https://nilesafarilodge.com/journal/a-day-with-ugandas-chimpanzees) (Wildlife & Nature 14 July 2025, 2 min read): Not far from the quiet luxury of Nile Safari Lodge, where mornings begin with sweeping views of the River Nile, another world awaits, green and humming with life. Just 35 km away lies Budongo Forest, East… - [Murchison Falls National Park: A Bird Watcher’s Paradise](https://nilesafarilodge.com/journal/murchison-falls-national-park-a-bird-watchers-paradise) (Wildlife & Nature 10 May 2025, 2 min read): Nestled in the heart of Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park is more than just a haven for iconic wildlife; it’s a bird watcher’s dream come true. With over 450 bird species soaring through its vast skies… - [Discover The Wonders of Uganda’s Largest National Park: Murchison Falls National Park](https://nilesafarilodge.com/journal/discover-the-wonders-of-ugandas-largest-national-park-murchison-falls-national-park) (Wildlife & Nature 7 April 2025, 2 min read): Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest national park, is a destination where nature’s raw power and breathtaking beauty come alive. Home to the iconic Murchison Falls, where the mighty… [All journal articles](https://nilesafarilodge.com/journal) --- Nile Safari Lodge, Southern bank of the River Nile, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. Telephone Whatsapp: +256 757 363362 Landline: +256 776 938 933. Email info@nilesafarilodge.com. Reservations: https://nilesafarilodge.com/contact