Activities in the park
Day and Night game drive: The Semuliki River is the attraction for both buffalo and elephant both of which are difficult to see as is all game on a visit to the park. There is over 400 species of birds recorded in Semuliki. Birding in Semuliki is one of the main reasons to visit the park. Here you will find many West Africa forest species at the eastern extent of their range. The most spectacular of these would be 4 Hornbill species (White Crested, Red Dwarf, Black Dwarf and Wattled Casque) to be seen nowhere else in Uganda. Red Rumped Tinker Bird is also a localized endemic as is Palm Greenbul. A series of trails has been developed in the forest to provide access for birders. During the rain season these trails would be extremely wet under foot.Semliki can be made as part of a bigger safari in Uganda like the gorilla safari to bwindi national park Uganda.
Trails to the forest:
The park has established trail network one of which loops around the hot springs at Sempaya Accomodation Visitors are also welcome to arrange hikes to other parts of the forest and even multi day camping trips..A guide is mandatory for such trips. There is no road network inside the park
Accommodation:
There is a camp site being developed inside the Park at Bumaga, about 3 km. from Sempaya Gate. You will be able to spend a night in one of the two Executive bandas, hire a tent or come with your own tent for camping. The canteen at the site is reasonably stocked with both African and European food and beverages but preparation of meals shall be on order. There is also provision for one to bring and prepare his/her own food at the site. Cooking utensils shall also be available for hire, and also for car rentals in uganda you may contact African secrets ltd Uganda .
Other top destinations in East Africa Include
the Mountain gorilla trekking expedition in Uganda
The Primate safari special with a gorilla tour Rwanda adventure.
Rwanda Mountain gorillas
