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Semuliki National Park

Bundibugyo District (UG)

8 Days

Uganda

Max People: 08

Drive/Flight

8+ Age

Discount: 15%

Semuliki National Park lies in western Uganda, nestled in the Albertine Rift Valley near the DR Congo border, just 52km from Fort Portal. It forms part of the larger Ituri Forest (Congo Basin), making it Uganda’s only true lowland tropical rainforest.

Quick Facts

Size: 220 km² (85 sq mi) – Uganda’s second-smallest national park
Established: 1993 (formerly a forest reserve since 1932)
Altitude: 670–760 meters (2,200–2,500 ft) – One of Uganda’s lowest parks
Key Feature: Only East African extension of Congo’s Ituri Forest
UNESCO Status: Part of the Virunga Conservation Area

Wildlife & Game Drives

Unlike Uganda’s savannah parks, Semuliki is a biodiversity hotspot with Central African wildlife.

Key Wildlife Sightings

Primates: Chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and rare De Brazza’s monkeys
Forest Elephants & Buffaloes – Smaller, shyer than savannah species
Birds: Shoebill storks (near Lake Albert), hornbills, and 17 Albertine Rift endemics
Reptiles: Nile crocodiles in the Semuliki River

Wildlife Zones & Sectors

Kirumia Trail – Best for forest walks & primate spotting
Semuliki River Valley – Crocodiles, hippos, and rare birds
Sempaya Hot Springs – Boiling geysers & mineral pools
Ntandi Sector – Base for chimpanzee tracking

Special Experiences

Sempaya Hot Springs – Walk to the male & female geysers (locals cook eggs in the boiling water!)
Chimpanzee Habituation – Spend half/full day with researchers tracking chimps
Night Walks – Spot pottos, pangolins, and bushbabies
Birdwatching – Over 440 species, including 8 found nowhere else in East Africa
Boat Trips on Lake Albert – Search for shoebills & hippos
Batwa Cultural Trail – Learn about the indigenous “forest people”

Best Time to Visit

Dry Season (June–August & December–February): Easier hiking, better wildlife visibility
Wet Season (March–May & September–November): Lush forest, peak bird activity

Other Attractions Nearby

Fort Portal Crater Lakes – Scenic volcanic lakes (1.5 hours away)
Kibale Forest – Primate capital (combine for chimps + jungle adventure)

Rwenzori Mountains – Glacier hikes (3 hours away)

Why Visit Semuliki?

Semuliki is Uganda’s wildest secret—a Congo Basin jungle with hot springs, rare birds, and elusive primates. Unlike busier parks, it offers raw, crowd-free exploration for adventurous travelers.

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