Uganda: 4 Day Experience of Semuliki National Park

This Safari will take you to Semuliki National dominated by the eastern most extension of the great Ituri Forest of the Congo, destination with incredible wildlife and iconic Sempaya hot springs.
This Safari will take you to Semuliki National dominated by the eastern most extension of the great Ituri Forest of the Congo, destination with incredible wildlife and iconic Sempaya hot springs.


DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN UGANDA

Your Mahanda Africa Safaris guide will pick you up from Entebbe airport (or other specified pickup point) and transfer you to Protea Hotel By Marriot, only a 10-minute drive from the airport.
Depending on the time of your arrival, you might have time to explore Entebbe town. There are many options in Entebbe and a tour can easily be organized at an extra cost. For example, you could visit the Botanical gardens or the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC).

Key Facts
Journey Time: 10 minutes (approximate)
Accommodation: Protea Hotel By Marriot (mid-range hotel ideally located on the beautiful shores of lake Victoria and 1km from Entebbe Airport)
Meal Plan: Breakfast


DAY 2: TRANSFER TO FORT PORTAL

Today, after an early morning breakfast, your Mahanda Africa Safaris guide will meet you at your hotel ready to kick off your adventurous journey to Semuliki National Park. After a briefing from your guide, you will leave Entebbe town and embark on the 6 hour road trip northwards to the park with a stopover for lunch along the way. After your check-in at the Kibale River Camp, you will have a rest from the long drive.


Key Facts
Journey Time: 5hr 30 minutes (approximate)
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Kibale forest camp, mid-range hotel beautifully furnished guest house, located just outside Kibale forest national park)
Meal Plan: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner


DAY 3: TRANSFER TO SEMULIKI NATIONAL PARK

Today, after an early morning breakfast, your Mahanda Africa Safari guide will brief you about the day's activity, and then set off for Semuliki National Park located in Bundibugyo district. The Park is strategically located on western Albertine rift valley next to the western border of Uganda and Congo. The highlight your day will be a visit to the Sempaya hot springs. The natural springs have a fountain shooting up from an 8m-wide opening at a hot temperature and is the largest of such a kind in the country.
In the afternoon, you have a guided nature walk in the Bigodi Swamp where you will have a chance to view lots of wildlife such as red-tailed monkeys and a number of bird species

Key Facts
Journey Time: 2 hours (approximate)
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Kibale forest camp, mid-range hotel beautifully furnished guest house, located just outside Kibale forest national park)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner


DAY 4: RETURN TO KAMPALA

After your breakfast, your guide will transfer you back to Entebbe, making a stopover at the Equator to have lunch, take photos and buy some souvenirs to carry home. After lunch, you will proceed to Kampala/Entebbe Airport which marks the end of your Safari.

Key Facts
Accommodation: Not Applicable
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.