Semliki National Park
Situated within the remote Semliki Valley,site of the Sempaya Hot Springs and named for the river which forms the Congolese border, Semliki National Park protects an extension of the Congo's vast Ituri Rainforest, and is of particular interest to birders with 40 essentially Congolese species found nowhere else in Uganda.
The forest harbours many mammals, ranging from widespread forest dwellers such as elephant and chimp, to the rather more localised De Brazza's monkey and pygmy antelope.
Size: 221 sq km
Location: In the west, about 506from Fort Portal.
Getting there: From Fort Portal, along aspectacular dirt road hugging the northern tip of the Rwenzoris. Public transportfrom Fort Portal toBundibugyo passes the parkheadquarters.
What to do: Guided walks from the parkheadquarters, including a shorttrail to the Sempaya HotSprings.When to visit:Any time of year.Where to stay:Budget lodging in nearbyBundibugyo. No campingfacilities within the park.
Semliki Wildlife Reserve
Formerly called the Toro Game Reserve, this large reserve abutting Lake Albert and
the northern base of the Rwenzoris is a rich mosaic of grassland, savannah, forest and
wetland habitats. The fauna is correspondingly diverse: Uganda kob is the commonest large mammal, but there are also elephant, chimpanzees, buffalo, leopard and various monkeys and antelope. Of the 400 bird species recorded, the shoebill stork is regularly
seen at close quarters on Lake Albert.
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HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARIS The balloon lifts off just before sunrise when the breeze on the plains is still cold. Once airborne, the balloons are blown by wind across the Mara.
GORILLA TREKKING SAFARIS Half of the world's remaining population of gorillas make their homes in Bwindi Forest, known as the Impenetrable Forest.
Airport Transfer & Taxi Services We provide airport transfer services between all major and minor airports in Kenya and in the Northern Tourist Circuit of Tanzania. If you arrive late or have to acquire a visa your chauffer will patiently wait for you with a sign board (pager) reading your name. Kindly provide flight details prior to departure from your home destination to enable us prepare your transfer car.
Self Drive Safaris Across Kenya
We offer both self drive and driven vehicles of different type from small cars to big buses, for both private use and tour with an open tops for good viewing in the park, four wheel options are also available.
