Join the 4 days budget safari to Semuliki National Park for a wildlife safari in Uganda. On this budget safari, expect a lot of wildlife opportunities at an affordable offer, including a guided crater tour in Fort Portal. Then a safari game drive for wildlife and photography on a boat ride on the famous Lake Albert.
While on this boat cruise, look out for Blue Swallow, White-throated Blue Swallow, Swamp Palm Bulbul, Spotted Greenbul, White-starred Robin, Lowland Akalat and the rare shoebill stork. This 4 days budget safari in Semuliki National Park also takes you on a discovery of hot springs of Semuliki.
Budget Safari in Semuliki Itinerary:
Day 1: Kampala– Semuliki National Park
Leave Kampala after breakfast for the fascinating drive through papyrus swamps and thick jungle of the Nile Delta to Semuliki National Park just below the 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.
You will then 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’.
Dinner and overnight stay at Bumanga Cottages or Kirumia Guest House (budget facility). Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Wildlife Tour Semuliki National Park
After breakfast, your morning is dedicated for a game drive. The park is home to forest elephant and buffaloes, which are smaller versions of their savannah-dwelling relatives. It is also a home for 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 a memorable birding opportunity. Look out for the Red-throated Alethe, Fire-crested Alethe, Snowy-headed Robin-Chat, Blue-shouldered Robin-Chat, Red-eyed Puffback and White-tailed Robin-Chat among others.
Dinner and overnight stay at Bumanga Cottages or Kirumia Guest House (Budget end facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Full Day Semuliki – Budget Safari in Semuliki National Park
Morning search of the rare shoebill stock in the wildlife reserve and a visit to Sempaya hot springs. Sempaya Hot Springs are Semuliki’s most famous attraction., with the ‘male’ spring, known as ‘Bintente’, measuring 12 metres high 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 Bumanga Cottages or Kirumia Guest House (budget facility). Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Semuliki – Kampala/Entebbe Out
After your breakfast, drive and return to Kampala at your convenience via Mubende – Mityana road with a lunch en-route at your choice restaurant or hotel. Then proceed to Kampala and Entebbe International Airport for your evening flight back home or to your next destination. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.
Budget Safari in Semuliki Park Inclusions and Exclusions
Includes:
- Airport transfer- drop
- Transportation by a 4wd safari minivan
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
- Park fees
- Services of English speaking Driver/guide.
- Enroute lunches
- Hot springs visit
- Shoebill hunt
- 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.