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Semliki National Park.
Semliki is a very dense forest and part of the great Ituri
Forest that stretches in the the DR. Congo. It is the only
park in Uganda composed primarily of tropical lowland forest.
The land is quite flat, creating a startling contrast to the
rugged Ruwenzori mountains nearby.
 Sempaya Hot Springs is a mosaic of
different micro habits which provide for a wide diversity
of wildlife. The Semliki River is a favoured watering point
for many animals resident in the park.
There are a number of natural hot springs in the area, which
attract large numbers of wetland birds, and supply salt for
other animals.
Wildlife
Some of the animals present include elephant, buffalo, leopard,
civet, scaly tailed flying squirrel, and bush baby. There
are 8 species of primates roughly 400 species of bird, and
almost 300 species of butterflies.
What to do
 The
park has an established trail, which loops around the hot
springs. Visitors are also welcome to arrange hikes to other
parts of the forest.
Access
To reach the park, it takes 2 hours from Fort Portal, on the
Fort Portal-Bundibugyo Road. It is accessible by public transport
from Fort Portal. The hot Springs are located at Sempaya,
and the headquarters are closer to Bundibugyo at Ntandi.
Accommodation
Accomodation is available in Fort Portal and Bundibugyo. Upmarket
lodge facilities in the adjacent Semliki Game Reserve include
the Semliki Safari Lodge. |
