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Semuliki National Park contains a secluded forest area at the base of the "Mountains of the Moon" - Mount Rwenzori on the border of Congo. The out of the way location makes it an ideal place to spend a few days relaxing away from the rest of the world. Semuliki is the only park in Uganda composed primarily of tropical lowland forest. The land is quite flat, creating a startling contrast to the rugged Rwenzori Mountains nearby, and the forest is very dense.
There are a number of natural hot springs in the area, which attract large numbers of shorebirds, and supply salt for other animals. There are grasslands and wetlands and bamboo forest in the park as well. You may also come across the small Pigmy culture living nearby. Some of the animals present include elephant, buffalo, leopard, civet, scaly tailed flying squirrel, and bush baby. There are 8 species of primate, roughly 400 species of bird, and almost 300 species of butterflies. The park has an established trail, which loops around the hot springs. Visitors are also welcome to arrange hikes to other parts of the forest. |
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