Semuliki National Park  

Highlights:

Semuliki National Park (220km²) some times referred to as Bwamba forest lies in the Albertine rift valley north west of the Rwenzori Mountains bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Gazetted in October 1993, this park occupies a flat with gently undulating landform ranging from 670 metres to 760 metres above sea level. Semliki forest is cut off from the rest of East Africa by the natural barrier of the Rwenzori massif. This park is an extension of the vast Ituri forest in Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Semliki and Lamia rivers bound the park to the north and west and the Fort Portal – Bundibugyo road forms part of its boundary to the south.
The park fauna is very rich and includes 63 species of mammals, nine species of which are diurnal forest primates and 51 species of forest swallow tail and butterflies
Animals to look out for in this park include; chimpanzees, vervet monkeys, Blue monkeys, Olive Baboons, galagos and Pottos. Other species also found in the park include forest buffaloes, bee croft’s flying squirrel, target rat and pygmy squirrel. Semliki National Park also boasts of 374 species of butterflies and moths including 46 species of forest swallow tails and chraxes.
Access:      
By Road: Semuliki National Park from Kampala through Mubende - Fort Portal is about 300kms while Kampala to Fort Portal via Masaka – Mbarara – Kasese is about 510 kms.
Accommodation:
Recommended lodges include Semliki Safari Lodge though camping is also possible at particular sites within the park.

 

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