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The Khama Rhino Sanctuary Trust
is a community based wildlife project near Serowe, established in 1992
to assist in saving the vanishing rhino and to restore an area formerly
teeming with wildlife to its previous natural state.
Covering approximately 4,300 hectares
of Kalahari sandveld, the Sanctuary is centred around Serwe Pan - a large
grass covered depression with several natural water holes.
Serwe Pan provides prime habitat
for white rhinoceros and other grazing animals, whilst the denser vegetation
in the southern area of the Sanctuary is favoured by browsing animals such
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| To date, 14 white rhino have been
translocated into the Sanctuary. The first four arrived in February 1993,
from northern Botswana.
All the rhino settled well and soon
began breeding. With further translocations, some sad deaths, and many
happy births (the most recent addition being born in April 2001) the total
number of white rhino at the Sanctuary is currently 18. |
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Confidence in the Trust and its
achievements has been expressed by the Southern Africa Rhino Specialist
Group who are keen to establish Khama Rhino Sanctuary as a breeding centre
for the re-population of white rhino in Botswana.
Guided game drives, rhino trails
and nature walks can be booked and paid for at the etrance gate. Both take
about two hours, during which time you will be guided around the Sanctuary
by our well trained and very knowledgeable Rangers. |
| The Sanctuary is home to other wildlife
which have settled naturally or been translocated in: Such as zebra, blue
wildebeest, giraffe, eland, springbok, impala, gemsbok, kudu, steenbok,
leopard, African wild cat, black backed jackal, brown hyena and many more.
Over 230 bird species have also been
identified here including Abdim's stork and bearded woodpecker.
Khama Rhino Sanctuary opens every
day at 8:00 am and closes at 6:30 pm. Special arrangements for arrival
outside these hours can be made in advance. |
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| We also offer camping and chalet
facilities at Mokongwa Camp which
is a short drive from the entrance gate and is accessible without a four
wheel drive. |
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