The white rhino is the bigger of the two African varieties, with a larger head and two distinct horns. The front horn is usually much larger than the inner horn. Despite their names, there is no difference in the skin colour of white and black rhinos.
Despite white rhino populations worsening in recent years, due to high levels of poaching, they remain more numerous than black rhinos. See the latest numbers here.
Rhino horn is highly valued as a status symbol and used for traditional medicine in countries such as Vietnam and China – the largest markets for illegally trafficked rhino horn in the world. Read more about it here.
Poaching of rhinos in South Africa has dramatically increased since 2010. Our government reserves have been hit the hardest. Rhino numbers in our iconic Kruger National Park plummeted from ±11 000 in 2009 to less than 2000 in 2022. Private game owners play a vital role in the protection of our last remaining rhinos. Read what we’re doing at Rockwood to help conserve the white rhino.
Private rhino conservations, like Rockwood, self-fund all the high-tech security, ranger costs, rhino feed, veterinary care and more needed to safeguard their animals. They hand-rear baby rhinos whose moms can’t look after them. They also pour money into research and repopulation efforts, with the hope of one day relocating rhinos into the wild or, at least, to wild reserves and parks. Read more about our challenges here.
Financial donations are all spent on the care and protection of our rhinos. This include money spent on security and fencing, feed, vetinary aid, DNA profiling, research, and learning centres. We are eager to open our books to anyone that wishes to see what the funding covers.
We have ten years of experience—with top-level training certifications. Our team is highly knowledgeable and passionate about creating a world-class experience that keeps our guests coming back year after year.
We professionally guide you every step of the way to achieve the ultimate hunting trophy.
Rockwood founder, Wicus Diedericks, has vast experience in rhino conservation and big game hunting. Being the first in the area to recognise the true value of hunting for conservation, he personally accompanies you to ensure your best possible hunting experience.
