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Wees getuige van de wereld
Jun-Sept
2-3 days
Sempaya Hot Springs, forest Elephants & Birds
329 km2
Bundibugyo District
Groups & Friends
Nestled in the remote part of the Bundibugyo District in the western region of Uganda, Semuliki National Park was established as a park in 1993. The park is renowned for its rich biodiversity, hot springs, and abundant wildlife.
Semuliki National Park is nestled near the famous Rwenzori Mountains, also known as the “Mountains of the Moon,” bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The park consists of both savannah and forest as well as home to over 440 bird species. The park is a true lowland forest in East Africa. Semuliki National Park is home to the well-known Sempaya hot springs, which are the park’s most popular and unique tourist attraction.
Semuliki National Park is home to a variety of primate species such as chimpansees, which are the major tourist attraction in the park. Other primate species that can be spotted in the park include the black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and the blue monkeys.
Apart from primates, the park is also home to numerous big and small mammals such as leopards, waterbucks, Uganda kob, bushbucks, Small & large savannah elephants. Antelopes can also be spotted in the park.
Semuliki in Uganda is home to a large number of birds, with 400 bird species. The park consists of both forest birds such as the African green broadbill, yellow-throated cuckoo, red-billed dwarf hornbill, and the white-crested hornbill.
And also home to water birds such as herons, kingfishers, and shoebills.
Semuliki National Park is a haven for wild amphibians and reptiles; several snake species can be encountered in the park, such as the Gaboon viper and black mamba. Lizard species can be sighted in the park, such as the African rock python, Nile lizard, and Jackson’s chameleon, as well as frogs and toads.
De mannelijke en vrouwelijke sempaya-warmwaterbronnen zijn te vinden in Oeganda
Semuliki National Park is de thuisbasis van bedreigde soorten primaten, zoals de chimpansees, en toeristen krijgen de beste kans om de inspanningen van de Oegandese regering voor natuurbehoud te ondersteunen bij het beschermen van deze primatensoorten en hun natuurlijke habitat.
Semuliki National Park is home to endangered primate species like chimpansees and colobus monkeys.
Sluit je aan bij de begeleide chimpansee-volggroepen om deze bedreigde diersoorten in hun natuurlijke habitat te observeren. Deze activiteit biedt een levenslange kans om meer te leren over het behoud van deze primatensoorten en ook getuige te zijn van hun gedrag.
The Semuliki National Park is well known for its Sempaya-warmwaterbronnen that have rare healing properties. These hot springs consist of two different main springs – male and female – each of which has its own distinct features. Partake in guided walks to the springs and witness the hot steam rising out of the boiling waters.
Explore the Semuliki National Park by taking part in nature walks and hiking trails.
Het park heeft veel goed gemarkeerde paden die je kunt volgen door de dichte begroeiing, hoge bomen en langs de oevers van de rivier de Semuliki.
While you partake in nature walks, witness the various bird species and primate species, including chimpanzees and colobus monkeys.
The 8km Sempaya nature trail, the 11 km Red-monkey track on the East side of the park & the 13 km Kirumia hiking trail cross through the forest & extends to the Semuliki River, are the three main hiking trails in Semuliki Nationaal Park.
The Semuliki National Park is a natural haven for bird watchers with over 400 different bird species that include the rare shoebill stork and Abyssinian ground hornbill. Take part in the guided walks and boat safaris along the Semuliki River and witness these different colourful bird species.
The Semuliki National Park is home to both small and large mammals, including elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and different monkey species.
Neem deel aan gamedrives tijdens de ochtend- en avonduren om getuige te zijn van de prachtige natuur van het park.
The Semuliki National Park offers both day and night/ nocturnal game drives.
And during the night, there are high chances of encountering more wildlife in the park because most animals are active at night.
Neem deel aan culturele ontmoetingen met de Batwa
Terwijl je de Batwa-dorpen bezoekt, maak je kennis met de lokale bevolking
During the dry seasons in months (June to September), the rainfall is minimal & the trails in the park are less muddy, making it easier to navigate & explore the diverse landscapes & the abundant wildlife.
In addition, as the dry season approaches, the wildlife tends to concentrate near water sources, which makes it easier to watch wildlife during game drives and also go bird watching.
The Lodge was uniquely built out of local materials. This structure offers you an authentic African feeling as well as offering the most comfortable stay while in the park.
Ntoroko Game Lodge is a luxury camp located on the shores of Lake Albert, where it offers the best breathtaking scenery of wildlife species in the park. The lodge offers the best accommodation services to honeymooners & tourists looking for lake view sightings.
Deze ligt op 10 km afstand van de Sempaya richting Bundibugyo
By road, Semuliki National Park is about 27km from Fort Portal & the direct route is cut off by the Rwenzori-gebergte, where a detour to the north is needed to drive through the Buranga Pass into the Semuliki valley.
However, there are two different routes that can connect Fort Portal to Kampala city. The first option is the 300 km, 4-hour drive via Mubende, and the other alternative is through Mbarara, which is considered to be the longer route, but it also offers stopovers at Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Daarna diepgaand over de natuur in het park, hoe je het park kunt bereiken, de unieke culturele ontmoetingen met de Batwa-gemeenschap, de ontzagwekkende warmwaterbronnen in het park en de prachtige natuurbehoudsinspanningen van de overheid om de bedreigde primatensoort te beschermen, is Semuliki National Park een must-visit voor natuur- en vogelliefhebbers.
Ontdek Oeganda met Vriendelijke gorillasafari's vandaag nog en krijg een levenslange kans om verbinding te maken met de natuur.
Sempaya Hot Springs, forest Elephants & Birds
Jun-Sept
Dieren in het wild, rivierlandschap en gamedrives
Sempaya hot Springs visit, Bird watching & Game drives
Semuliki National Park can be accessed in two different ways ie by road transport and air transport. By road transport, it is accessed through two routes ie the Mubende route and the Mbarara route. By air transport, you book a chartered flight by AeroLink from Kajjansi airstrip or Entebbe International airport to Tororo Semuliki air strip
Hotel Vanilla (Budget), Ntoroko Game lodge (Standard), Kyaniga Lodge (Luxury)
The Lowland Forest. This is Uganda’s only lowland tropical rainforest, showing ecological ties to the Congo Basin rather than East Africa. It is a birding haven, and it hosts over 440 bird species, including Central African specials like the Congo serpent eagle and Nkulengu rail. It has geothermal springs that are not common everywhere, and it is home to the Sempaya Hot Springs, featuring male (Bintente) and female (Nyasimbi) geysers that boil over 100°C
The Hot Springs Visit, where you walk along the boardwalk to see the boiling geysers and local cultural displays. These are very interesting and unique features and attract large numbers of people. Some activities, like boiling eggs and matoke, can be done here, creating a very memorable moment. Guided Nature Walks are done here to explore forest trails to spot primates and exotic birds. Community Tours can’t miss where we meet four distinct neighboring ethnic groups, i.e., the Bwamba, Bakonjo, Batuku, and Batwa pygmies
The best time to visit Uganda for tourism activities is always during the dry Seasons from June to August and December to February that offer easier hiking conditions and better road access. The wet seasons are from March to May and September to November that bring heavier rain but lush scenery and quieter trails. This rainfall sometimes makes the trails and the roads very impassable and therefore attracts very few visitors from around the world
The National Park is situated in western Uganda along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, near Lake Albert and the Rwenzori foothills. It is approximately 350km from Kampala the capital city of Uganda, using the Mubende route. It is bordered by the Kibale Forest National Park, and it is roughly a 5-hour drive from Kampala or 40 minutes flight from Kamappala to Toro-Semliki, kilometers from Kampala, usually reached by road via Fort Portal
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