Semuliki National Park
Best Time to Visit
June - August (Forest access & walking), December - February (Birding & Trails)
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About Semuliki
Key Highlights
- Wildlife viewing
See forest elephants, antelopes, hippos, and crocodiles, espeically along the Semuliki River
- Sempaya Hot Springs
Visit powerful boiling hot springs deep in the forest and witness geothermal activity where water bubbles up from the ground
- Butterfly & Insect watching
Discover hundreds of butterfly and insect species, making it a great destination for nature lovers and researchers
- Cultural encounters
Interact with local communities like the Batwa, Bakonjo, and Bwamba and learn about their traditions and way of life
- Bird watching
Explore one of Uganda's top birding destinations with over 400 species, including rare Congo forest birds not found elsewhere in East Africa
- Primate watching
Spot chimpanzees, baboons, and other primates in their natural rainforest habitat
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