3 Days Semuliki Wildlife Tour; Chimpanzees, Batwa, & Hot springs 

Our 3 Days Semuliki Wildlife Tour is among the top budget-friendly short Uganda safari packages. It takes you to explore one of Uganda’s smallest national parks, a vibrant African savannah park famous for its hot springs, diverse birdlife, and chimpanzees.

Semuliki National Park situated in the western region of Uganda is a unique biodiversity hotspot blending both the central and East African ecosystems. It is popular for its Sempaya Hot springs, and diverse wildlife that includes primates, forest elephants, and over 440 bird species making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers, birders, and adventurers.

Your 3 Days Semuli Wildlife Tour is one of the best short Uganda tour packages immersing you in the natural beauty of the seventh largest national park in Uganda occupying an area of about 219 square kilometers. It promises unforgettable adventures featuring a birding and chimpanzee trekking experience, Batwa pygmy cultural encounters, and relaxation at the hot springs.

3 Days Semuliki Wildlife Tour Highlights:

• Visit the famous Sempaya Hot Springs.
• Game drives in Toro-Semuliki Wildlife Reserve.
• Birdwatching with opportunities to spot rare species.
• Chimpanzee tracking and encounters with other primates.
• Cultural interactions with the Batwa community.

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Brief Itinerary of the 3 Days Semuliki Wildlife Tour

Day 1: Arrival at Fort Portal, transfer to Semuliki, and guided nature walk.

Day 2: Visit Sempaya Hot Springs, game drive, birdwatching, and Batwa cultural experience.

Detailed Itinerary of the 3 Days Semuliki Wildlife Tour

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Semuliki National Park

Your 3-day Uganda safari to Semuliki National Park begins with an early morning transfer from your accommodations in Entebbe or Kampala to Fort Portal, the gateway to this enchanting wildlife park.

It is about a 7-hour scenic drive from Kampala to Fort Portal City and then to Semuliki National Park situated in the western region of Uganda on the edges of the Albertine Rift Valley.

This 3-day Uganda tour package is handled by our company’s African safari guide, who is an expert in ensuring you a seamless and enjoyable travel experience. You will travel in a 4×4 safari car that is renowned for its durability and reliability ensuring an ultimate drive experience during this adventure.

Upon arrival in Fortportal, you will have lunch at one of the best local restaurants in town before proceeding to your accommodations near Semuliki National Park.

It is about a 1 to 2-hour drive from Fort Portal City to the park, a journey featuring stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains also locally known as the “Mountains of the Moon.”

Upon arrival at the park, you will check into your lodges. Depending on the arrival time, you may decide to embark on the guided nature walks around the park’s edges. Here you yo will spot primates such as the vervet monkeys and different bird species like the African grey parrot.

Accommodations in Semuliki National Park;

• Semuliki Safari Lodge (luxury)
• Ntoroko Game Lodge (Midrange)

Meals Expected: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Visit Sempaya Hot Springs, game drive, birdwatching, and Batwa cultural experience.

Your Day starts with an early morning breakfast and a preparation for a full-day adventure. After, you will be transferred to the Sempaya hot springs. This hot spring includes two distinct springs: A male hot spring locally  Bitende and a female called Nyasimbi.

Here you will witness this bubbling geothermal activity, an amazing nature wonder, you will also learn about the cultural significance of this site to the local communities. Don’t miss the opportunity to cook eggs or bananas in the boiling waters, a unique and fun wildlife experience.

After the hot springs, you will embark on a thrilling game drive in Semuliki National Park. The park is home to a variety of animals that are best spotted while on a guided game drive. Semuliki animals spotted during this adventure include elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, hyenas, Uganda kob, and many more. With some luck, you might spot the elusive leopard or pygmy hippo.

Semuliki National Park is a birder’s paradise boasting over 440 bird species including the iconic shoebill stork and those endemic to the Albertine Rift.

A game drive in the park exposes you to some of these species including the Congo serpent eagle, long-tailed hawk, Nkulengu rail, and various hornbills.

In the evening, embark on the guided cultural tour to the local communities, the Batwa communities living close to the park. You will learn about their traditional lifestyle through engaging in their music and dance performances, handcraft making, and farming offering an exciting experience. You will return to your lodges for a delightful dinner and enjoy a restful night.

Accomodation: Same as Day 1

Meals; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking, forest walk, and return to Kampala / Entebbe

Your final day, the last of the 3 Days Semuliki Wildlife Tour begins with an early breakfast after which you are transferred to Semuliki Park headquarters for a simple briefing about the thrilling wildlife adventure, chimpanzee trekking, awaiting you.

The briefing is handled by an expert park ranger covering the safety protocols to adhere to while in the chimp habitats. after this, you head out into the park’s dense forests. You are accompanied by an armed ranger to ensure your safety and a knowledgeable park guide for an informative and enjoyable experience.

Along the way, you will encounter other primates including the black-and-white colobus monkeys, baboons, and red-tailed monkeys. A chimp trek in the park lasts about 2 to 3 hours depending on their location on that day.

After watching them groom, feed, swing through trees, and interact with each other, you may decide to get out of the forest and return to your lodges or embark on a leisurely forest walk to discover more of the park’s flora and fauna. Look out for unique tree species, butterflies, and smaller mammals.

After everything, pack up and prepare for your transfer to Kampala or Entebbe for departures. This marks the end of your 3 Days Semuliki Wildlife Tour with Maranatha Tours & Travel.

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Tour Inclusions;

• Comfortable hiking boots and clothing.
• Insect repellent and sunscreen.
• A good camera or binoculars for wildlife and birdwatching.
• Reusable water bottle and snacks.
• A raincoat or poncho, as the park can experience unexpected rain showers.