Uganda reintroduces rhinos to wild after decades of absence

Uganda reintroduces rhinos to wild after decades of absence

Uganda reintroduces rhinos to wild after decades of absence

Uganda Marks Historic Rhino Comeback to Ajai Wildlife Reserve After Four Decades

In a landmark moment for Uganda wildlife conservation, southern white rhinos are once again roaming the vast floodplains of Ajai Wildlife Reserve in the West Nile region. On January 5th to 7th, 2026, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) successfully translocated the first four magnificent southern white rhinos from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Ajai Wildlife Reserve, marking the historic return of these iconic animals to their ancestral home after more…

Uganda Reintroduces Rhinos to the Wild After Decades of Local Extinction

In a major step forward for wildlife conservation, Uganda has brought rhinos back to their

UWA Translocates Rhinos to Ajai Wildlife Reserve in Historic Conservation Milestone

Uganda has marked a major conservation milestone following the successful translocation of rhinos from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Ajai Wildlife Reserve for the first time in the country’s history. The relocation of four southern white rhinos officially kick-started a national programme that will see 20 rhinos reintroduced to Ajai in Madi-Okollo. The move is part of the National Rhino Conservation Strategy, which aims to rebuild Uganda’s rhino popul…