Khama Rhino Sanctuary Safari Guide

Why Go?

Khama Rhino Sanctuary is one of the safest and most reliable places to see rhinos in Botswana. Its community-run model means your visit directly supports local conservation and employment. Set roughly 25 km north of Serowe, it sits in a convenient position between southern Botswana and the northern safari circuit, making it an easy overnight stop with genuine wildlife value. It is great to visit as part of a tour or on a self-drive safari adventure. Expect open pans, relaxed game viewing, and the chance to contribute to one of Botswana’s most inspiring conservation stories.

Khama Rhino Sanctuary Highlights

A compact, scenic reserve centred around the Serwe Pan, the Khama Rhino Sanctuary offers wildlife viewing that is easy, rewarding, and perfect for new safari-goers.

Highlights include:

• Consistent sightings of both white and black rhinos with their full horns
• Great general game viewing around the pans includes impala, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, eland, black-backed jackals, steenbok, ostrich, warthogs and rock pythons.
• Excellent bird watching from the Khama Sanctuary bird hide.
• Safe, relaxed self-drive routes suitable for 2x4 and 4x4 vehicles
• Great value accommodation and camping
• Strong community-based conservation impact

Read more about what makes Khama one of Botswana's most rewarding safari destinations.

Incredible Rhino Encounters

Khama Rhino Sanctuary offers an opportunity to see black and white rhinos replete with their horns. While many major reserves de-horn rhino in an effort to curb poaching, at KRS the rhino are left unmolested under the safe guardianship of the sanctuary stewards and the Botswana Defence Force.

• White and black rhinos with full and resplendent horns
• Guided rhino tracking with experienced guides
• Conservation and Community run sustainable tourism at its best

Best Things to Do

There’s plenty to enjoy whether you’re self-driving or joining a guided activity. The sanctuary is small, so you can explore at your own pace, stopping at hides with views across the pans.

• Game drives (self-drive or guided)
• Morning rhino tracking with a sanctuary guide
• Birding from the Khama Sanctuary bird hide, and around the Serwe and Malumba Pans
• Visiting the education centre and craft shop
• Sundowners at Malema Viewpoint
• Great Photography destination

Khama Rhino Sanctuary Combines Well With…

Khama is perfectly placed to break up long drives and link southern Botswana with the north.

Easy combinations include:

• Makgadikgadi Pans: wide-open desert landscapes, meerkats, quad biking
• Nxai Pan: desert wildlife, the famous Baines’ Baobabs, and the long-lost zebra migration
• Central Kalahari: big skies, black-maned lions, adventure travel
• Moremi & the Okavango Delta: perfect onward travel for classic wildlife safaris
• Kasane & Chobe River: river cruises, elephants, and Vic Falls extensions

Need Help Planning Your Khama Safari?

The Khama Rhino Sanctuary is an excellent addition to a Botswana safari. African Budget Safaris has a team of experienced safari experts who can help you choose the right route, transport, and accommodation. Contact us today and let us help you plan the perfect Botswana safari that matches your travel style and budget.

Best Time to Visit Khama Rhino Sanctuary

The best time to visit Khama Rhino Sanctuary is during the dry winter months from May to October. This is also the best time for a safari in Botswana when the Delta is in full flood.

Seasonal Breakdown

• May to October is the Dry Season

Cool, clear days and excellent wildlife viewing. Rhinos and general game gather at waterholes are ideal for photography and self-driving.

• November to March is known as the Green Season

Hot, rainy, and lush. Great for birding and scenic photography. Flamingos may appear on the pans after good rains.

• April & November are Shoulder Months

Warm, quieter, and good for travellers wanting fewer people and balanced conditions.