Semuliki National Park

Semuliki

Semuliki National Park is on the western border of Uganda, where the rivers Semuliki and Lamia form the border between Uganda and D.R. Congo. It is in the isolated Bundibugyo district, beyond the Rwenzori Mountains, on the floor of the Semuliki section of the Albertine Rift Valley. The flora and fauna show strong affinities with the Congo basin forest, with many species reaching the eastern limits of their range in the Semuliki forest. This highlights how the largely forested park represents the easternmost limit of the great Ituri Forest of the Congo basin and contains numerous species associated with central, rather than eastern Africa. The park’s unique bird life provides the core reason for bird watchers to visit it. However, with 2 hot springs just a kilometer apart, it’s also an interesting and easy stop-over for others.

Uniqueness

• A visit to Semuliki National Park will allow you to view species of animals that are native to Central Africa, while in Uganda.
• Semuliki also represents the only true lowland tropical forest in East Africa.
• The Semuliki River in the park forms the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• A ride on the Semuliki River and into Lake Albert will reveal several bird species, including the rare Shoebill.