The Khama Rhino Sanctuary in Botswana is a community based wildlife project to help save the Rhinos. To help this trust, visit this area on a Botswana Safari with Jenman African Safaris.

OUR BOTSWANA SAFARIS AND THE KHAMA RHINO SANCTUARY:

The Khama Rhino Sanctuary in Botswana is a sanctuary trust, established to help save the Rhinos (white and black rhinos).  The trust was started by a group of Serowe residents who aimed to help these animals while setting up a wildlife reserve. This project was started in 1992 and was implemented to provide benefits to the local community through tourism and the natural resources – visiting this area on a Botswana Safari can help this project!

The Rhino Sanctuary derived its name from Serestse Khama who was accredited for the independence (1965) and non-racial constitution for Botswana. This project started when a little boy wanted to know why they had to travel such far distances to see the wildlife. His father agreed that the animals should be where they belong and thus promoted the formation of the Khama Rhino Sanctuary Trust.

The Botswana Rhino Sanctuary was setup in an area that was optimal and excellent for the habitation and preservation of Rhino’s. It is close to the Botswana Defense Force, allowing for 24 hour protection from poachers. This project has provided many jobs for the local community and has taught the ‘locals’ more about these animals. So far, this project has been a great success in helping  the White Rhinos and the Black Rhinos’ survival rate – visiting this area on a Botswana Safari can help this cause. Many other animals share the Rhino Sanctuary reserve with these animals, such as: Red Hartebeest, Wild Cat, Lynx, Brown Hyaena, Leopard, Jackal, Antelope, and Zebra… But the main focus of this reserve is to ensure the conservation of the Rhino’s.

The Botswana Khama Rhino Sanctuary project has grown successfully and initially began with the transfer and relocation of 14 White Rhinos and 2 Black Rhinos. Some of these animals arrived injured by poachers and hunters. Over the past years, more Rhino’s have been relocated (mainly from areas in Botswana) to this sanctuary making the total around 34 (a few of them been bred and born there) – they all get to roam around freely in a secure and preserved area! The Khama Rhino Sanctuary relies on donations to fund and keep the project and going. Visit this sanctuary on a Botswana Safari to support them.

To find out more about a tailor-made safari that will take you to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, email us at info(at)remove-this.jenmansafaris.com have a look at our Botswana Safaris that include the Khama Rhino Sanctuary below. We also have other Botswana Attractions that you might want to visit on your Botswana