Beneath Semuliki National Park, lie the ranges of the great Rwenzori mountain which greatly contribute to conservation and tourism in general. The ranges are positioned on the Southern part of the park.
Semuliki Rwenzori ranges provide a feeding to wildlife and birds. In addition, primates such as black and white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, red tailed monkeys, and many others cross from the park side to the ranges in search of food.
Variety of bird species also fly over to Rwenzori mountain ranges to find feeding trees which provide them with fruits, so they’re a source of food to them. Not only do the ranges act as home to the wildlife and birds as feeding areas, but also provide water which serves the park, its trees, animals and birdlife.
Water from Semuliki Rwenzori ranges have helped in the growth of the tropical rainforest, which is the habitat for the park’s mammals, birds and primates.
The Bakonjo tribe of semuliki have also made good use of the mountain ranges as a cultivation area. They then supply food to different lodges and hotels located within the area. The beauty of the ranges has contributed greatly to safari photography and the making of rain in general.
About Semuliki and Rwenzori Ranges
Semuliki National Park is located in Bwamba County, a remote part of Bundibugyo District, in western Uganda. It was made a national park in October 1993 thus making it one of Uganda’s newest national parks.
Visitors to Semuliki National Park can engage in bird watching, game drives across the Savannah grassland and hiking through the 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) Kirumia Trail. You can also visit the famous hot springs where the water is hot enough to cook eggs and plantain. As of 2016, Semuliki National Park is ranked 68th of 120 things to do in Uganda. This puts it among the must see top safari destinations in Uganda.