Established in October 1993, Semuliki National Park sprawls 219 square kilometres across the floor of the Semliki valley, on the western edge of the Rwenzori Mountain, enveloping East Africa’s sole lowland tropical rainforest.
Located along the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Semuliki National Park finds itself embraced by the dramatic landscapes of the Albertine Rift. It is dominated by the easternmost extension of the great Ituri Forest of the Congo. It is in Semuliki National Park where the equatorial rain forests of Central Africa meet the East African savannah.
In Semuliki, the majestic Rwenzori Mountains dominate the horizon, while the northern boundary is traced by the tranquil waters of Lake Albert. The Semuliki River forms the international boundary between Uganda and DR Congo.
Within this picturesque setting, the park’s elevation ranges from 670 to 760 meters above sea level, offering a diverse terrain for its inhabitants to thrive.
Renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity, Semuliki National Park stands as one of Africa’s most biologically rich regions, teeming with an array of flora and fauna. One of the park’s distinctive features is the presence of the Semliki and Lamia Rivers, serving as vital watering holes for the myriad of wildlife that calls this habitat home.
Semuliki National Park can be accessed from Kampala/ Entebbe through Mubende to Fort Portal, from Murchison Falls National Park via Fort Portal, from Queen Elizabeth National Park (Kasese town) via Fort Portal and onwards on the Bundibugyo – Fort Portal road. It is about 6 – 7 hours’ drive by road and the park can as well be reached by air.
