Where to see Black Rhinoceros
The parks with the most verified sightings, out of 66 safari areas where it has been recorded.
- 1Ngorongoro Conservation AreaOccasionalLodges
Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania · Occasional
- 2Etosha National ParkOccasionalPark
Etosha & Central North, Namibia · Occasional
- 3Ongava Private Game ReserveOccasionalLodges
Etosha & Central North, Namibia · Occasional
- 4Mount Kenya Wildlife EstateOccasionalLodges
Laikipia & Mount Kenya Region, Kenya · Occasional
- 5Ol Pejeta ConservancyOccasionalLodges
Laikipia & Mount Kenya Region, Kenya · Occasional
Common: 500+ verified sightings. Occasional: 50 to 499. Rare: under 50.
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Black Rhinoceros facts
Quick facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best months to spot
Most sightings recorded in Jul, Aug, Sep. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation status
Faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
The black rhinoceros is critically endangered primarily due to poaching for its horn and habitat loss. However, dedicated conservation efforts, including anti-poaching patrols and translocations to safer areas, have led to a slow but encouraging increase in their numbers in some regions. Responsible safari tourism plays a vital role by generating revenue for conservation initiatives and providing economic incentives for local communities to protect rhinos and their habitats.
Conservation hubAbout the black rhinoceros
The black rhinoceros, also called the black rhino or the hooked-lip rhinoceros, is a species of rhinoceros native to East and Southern Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Although the species is referred to as black, its colours vary from brown to grey. It is the only extant species of the genus Diceros.
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