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3-Day Semuliki National Park

3-Day Semuliki National Park Safari

  • Bwamba County, Bundibugyo District, Western Uganda
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Overview

Discover the unspoiled beauty of Semuliki National Park, one of Uganda’s most unique and biodiverse national parks. Located in Bwamba County in Bundibugyo District, near Fort Portal, the park lies in the Albertine Rift Valley and spans an area of 220 sq km. It is an extension of the Congo’s Ituri Rainforest, making it home to some of the most rare and spectacular flora and fauna.

Semuliki is a true birder’s haven, hosting over 400 bird species, 52 species of mammals, 374 butterfly species, and over 300 recorded tree species. Key wildlife includes hyenas, white-tailed mongoose, buffaloes, leopards, elephants, and vervet monkeys. You will also visit Uganda’s largest hot spring, trek chimpanzees, and enjoy both day and night game drives.

Tour Highlights

  • Visit the Sempaya Hot Springs – Uganda’s largest and most active geothermal attraction
  • Birdwatching with chances to see the Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Great Blue Turaco, and more
  • Chimpanzee trekking in the rainforest
  • Night and Day Game Drives and spot leopards, cats, buffaloes, elephants, antelopes
  • Explore the beautiful Mungilo Waterfall trail
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Itinerary

  • Morning: Depart Kampala after an early breakfast and begin your scenic 7-8 hour drive westwards toward Semuliki National Park, passing through lush green countryside and tea plantations.
  • Afternoon: Enjoy lunch en route in Fort Portal, and proceed to the park. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and relax.
  • Evening: Head out for a night game drive, a unique opportunity to spot nocturnal wildlife including leopards, genets, and other predators in action.

  • Morning: After breakfast, visit the famous Sempaya Hot Springs, where boiling water jets out from an 8-meter-wide geyser. Here, you can even boil eggs or plantains in the natural boiling water!

  • As you walk the trail to the hot springs, keep an eye out for red-tailed monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and vibrant birdlife.

  • Continue on a guided nature walk to Mungilo Waterfall, a peaceful haven for birds and butterflies, perfect for nature photographers and birding enthusiasts.

  • Optional Activity: Chimpanzee trekking, Semuliki offers unique opportunities to see chimpanzees either in the morning or evening, as they often retreat during the hotter parts of the day.

  • Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

  • Evening: Go for another game drive through the park for a chance to see elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, and hippos or crocodiles along the Semuliki River.

  • Morning: Enjoy your final breakfast at the lodge.

  • Begin your journey back to Kampala, with a lunch stop in Fort Portal.

  • Arrive in the evening and get dropped off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight.

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Getting There

Your safari begins in Kampala or Entebbe and ends at the same location. Road travel to Semuliki National Park takes approximately 7-8 hours, with scenic views of the western Uganda countryside.

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