National park
Semuliki National Park
A slice of Central Africa in Uganda
Location
Western Uganda, on the floor of the Albertine Rift
Size
About 220 km²
Semuliki is an extension of the vast Congo Basin forest, and its species list reads more like Central Africa than East Africa. The Sempaya hot springs — where water boils out of the ground at over 100°C — are a memorable stop on any western Uganda circuit.
Birders come for the park's rare Central African species, while the nearby Bundibugyo region adds beautiful drives along the Ruwenzori foothills.
Wildlife
- Forest elephants
- De Brazza's monkeys
- Central African bird species
- Hippos and crocodiles along the Semuliki River
Activities
- Sempaya hot springs visit
- Birding trails
- Night forest walks
- Boat trips on the Semuliki River
Getting there & best time
About 6 hours from Kampala via Fort Portal and Bundibugyo.
Best time: May to September, when trails are driest.
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