Name A White Rhino
The winner of Race the Nile will have the unique chance to name a rare White Rhino at Ajai Wildlife Reserve
White Rhinos are originally from Uganda, from the same spot where the Ajai reserve is today, but during the 1970s and 80s, political turmoil and rampant poaching wiped them out completely. For decades, rhinos vanished from Uganda, leaving a silent void in the landscape.
Today, things are slowly changing. This year, a new group of White Rhinos was reintroduced as part of a long-term conservation plan. There will be a total of 22 Rhinos back in Ajai over the next few years.
The goal for the future? To rebuild a thriving rhino population in Ajai, strengthen local communities, and ensure that this unique ecosystem can survive and flourish for generations. The white rhino is finally back home.
Through Race the Nile, this story becomes real in a very tangible way.
By tying the race to the naming of a White Rhino at Ajai Wildlife Reserve, Race the Nile turns participation into something bigger — a real legacy. Riders aren’t just covering epic landscapes; they’re helping restore one of Uganda’s most fragile ecosystems.
This race isn’t just about crossing the finish line.
History Punch: Ajai was once part of Theodore Roosevelt’s hunting grounds during his famous African safari in the early 1900s.
Fun Fact: Ajai Wildlife Reserve takes its name from the original Ajai family, who once coexisted with White Rhinos in the region. Today, their descendants remain closely connected to the land and continue to play a role in its stewardship
