Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Khama Rhino Sanctuary is a community-based wildlife project in Botswana, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) outside of Serowe. It covers approximately 8,585 hectares (21,210 acres) of Kalahari sandveld and is home to white and black rhinos as well as over 30 other mammal species and more than 230 species of birds. The sanctuary was established in 1992 to help save the vanishing rhinoceros and restore historic wildlife populations, as well as to develop the surrounding community. In addition to breeding rhinos, the sanctuary also has an environmental education centre, campsites, property chalets, and a restaurant onsite. Funds are mainly generated from tourism and from selling animals to other farms when capacity is exceeded on the property.
Khama Rhino Sanctuary | |
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White rhinos (Ceratotherium simum) | |
Location in Botswana | |
Coordinates | 22°14′05″S 26°43′12″E |
Area | 8,585 ha (33.15 sq mi) |
Created | 1989 |
Visitors | 25,000 (in 2016) |
Website | khamarhinosanctuary |