Semuliki National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uganda. It is the only park of true lowland tropical forest in East Africa, and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including chimpanzees, elephants, antelopes, and over 435 bird species. It’s located in the remote, western part of the Rwenzori Mountains, and is dominated by the easternmost extension of the great Ituri Forest of the Congo Basin. This is one of Africa's most ancient and bio-diverse forests, and one of the few to survive the last ice age.
This Park is also known for the large number of flamingos. For birders this is a rich site, its rich with a number of hot springs, which bubble up from the depths to demonstrate the powerful subterranean forces that have been shaping the rift valley during the last 14 million years.
Semuliki National Park is a truly unique and special place, and is a must-visit for any nature lover.
• Birds: Semuliki is a birdwatcher's paradise, and the park is home to over 435 bird species, including 35 Guinea-congo forest biome bird species.
• Hot springs: Semuliki is home to a number of hot springs, which bubble up from the depths to demonstrate the powerful subterranean forces that have been shaping the rift valley during the last 14 million years.
• Chimpanzees: Semuliki is home to a number of chimpanzee communities, and is one of the best places in Uganda to see these amazing creatures in their natural habitat.
• Elephants: The park is also home to a healthy population of elephants, and these majestic creatures can often be seen grazing in the park's grasslands.
• Antelopes: The park is also home to a variety of antelope species, including duikers, bushbucks, and oribis.
If you are looking for a truly unique and special place to visit in Uganda, then Semuliki National Park is a great option
