This 5 days discover Semuliki tour enables you fly to Semuliki National Park and return by road providing a chance to sight the verdant country side of Uganda. The discover Semuliki tour ranks high among Uganda’s top wildlife safaris. On this tour, you will visit the crater lakes in Fort Portal, enjoy a night game safari for the big cats and a dedicated morning game safari drive.
Don’t miss an afternoon boat ride along Lake Albert for a birding opportunity, including a free day dedicated for relation and a visit to the famous Semuliki hot springs. Book this tour to discover Semuliki and be part of the wildlife safari fun with great and memorable safari experience to Uganda’s great and virgin Semuliki National Park.
Discover Semuliki Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Entebbe Airport – Fly to Kasese Airstrip & Transfer to Semuliki
Our guide/driver picks you from your hotel in Entebbe for your transfer to Entebbe International Airport to catch up with a scheduled flight to the nearest Kasese airstrip. You can choose to go with a morning flight, departing at 0745 and arriving 1005, or with the afternoon flight which departs at 1245 and arrives at 1435.
While on your flight you will enjoy a beautiful aerial view of the changing landscape. The flight is only for 2 hours to Kasese and then a transfer to Semuliki National Park just above the mighty Rwenzori Mountain ranges. Get your afternoon lunch in Fort Portal and get ready to take on a guided walk through the crater lakes area and a visit to ‘Amabeere Ga Nyinamwiru‘ caves.
Proceed to Semuliki National Park. This is a home to 53 mammals of which 27 are large mammals. 11 species are endemic to the park, including the pygmy antelopes and the two flying squirrel species. It is also home to the peculiar water chevrotain, known as the ‘fanged deer’. A night game drive for the Big Cats is a must for an outstanding safari encounter in Africa.
Dinner and overnight stay at Semuliki Safari Lodge (high-end facility). Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Discover Semuliki Tour – Semuliki National Park
Morning after your breakfast is dedicated for a game drive, a park that is home to forest elephants and buffaloes which are smaller versions of their savannah-dwelling relatives. It is also a home to over 53 mammals of which 27 are large mammals. 11 species are endemic to the park including the pygmy antelopes and two flying squirrel species. It is also home to the peculiar water chevrotain, known as the ‘fanged deer’.
Afternoon will be for a boat ride along Lake Albert for an amazing birding opportunity. Look out for the Blue Swallow, White-throated Blue Swallow, Swamp Palm Bulbul, Spotted Greenbul and White-starred Robin among others.
Dinner and overnight stay at Semuliki Safari Lodge (high-end facility). Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Full Day Semuliki
Get on a morning search for the rare shoebill stock in the wildlife reserve and then a visit to the Sempaya hot springs. Sempaya Hot Springs are Semuliki’s most famous attraction. The male spring, known as ‘Bintente’, measures 12m in diameter and is set in a lush swampy clearing.
The female spring ‘Nyasimbi‘, meaning ‘the female ancestors’, is a boiling geyser (103°C) which spurts bubbling water and steam up to two meters high. The steam cloud can be seen from as far as 2km away. Local people used to cook their food in these boiling pools.
The afternoon is spent on relaxation and sightseeing around your lodge.
Dinner and overnight stay at Semuliki Safari Lodge (high-end facility). Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Full Day Relaxation Semuliki
Today is dedicated for a complete relaxation around the lodge with your loved ones, family and friends. Enjoy and sip your wine or soft drink.
Dinner and overnight stay at Semuliki Safari Lodge (high-end facility). Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 5: Semuliki – Kampala/Entebbe Out
After your breakfast, drive and return to Kampala at your convenience via Mubende – Mityana road with lunch en-route at your choice restaurant or hotel. You will then proceed to Kampala and Entebbe International Airport for your evening flight back home or to your next destination. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.
5 Days Discover Semuliki Tour Inclusion and Exclusions:
Includes
- Airport transfer
- One way flight to Semuliki
- Transportation by a 4wd safari Land Cruiser
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
- Park fees
- Services of English speaking Driver/guide.
- Enroute lunches
- Hot springs visit
- Shoe bill hunt
- Night game safari drive
- A boat ride along Lake Albert
- Park fees
Excludes
- Night game drive in Semuliki,
- Expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, and tobacco.