​Best Time To Visit – Toro-Semliki WR

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Uganda.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt guide to Uganda.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

The best times to explore Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve are the two Dry seasons and the months that immediately follow them, from December to March and June to August. During the height of the Wet season, in the months from April to May and September to November, the terrain can become very muddy and vehicles can easily get stuck. So at this time of year game drives may be restricted to the main road through the reserve. This can still be rewarding but limits what you can see.


Toro-Semliki Safaris
Best Time December to March and June to August (Dry and early Wet seasons)
High Season June to September (More people visit Uganda since it is the peak time for gorilla trekking)
Low Season March to May and October to November (Some camps and lodges in Uganda close)
Best Weather Mid-December to February (Less rainfall)
Worst Weather Mid-March to May and mid-August to November (High rainfall; roads can become impassable)

December to February & June to July –Dry Seasons

  • Vegetation thins and animals gather near water, making them easier to spot
  • Chimpanzee trekking is less difficult due to drier trails
  • There is plenty of sunshine
  • The amazing views are hindered by the haze

Wildlife Photos

View Photos (5)
+3 Photos Want To Visit

March to May & August to November –Wet Seasons

  • Lush, green landscapes
  • The best time for birding is March
  • Migratory birds can be seen from November to April
  • Some tracks become impassable and walking trails get slippery after heavy rains
  • It might drizzle for days and afternoon thunderstorms should be expected

Wildlife Photos
+3 Photos

Best Time To Go by Major Park

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Want To Visit Toro-Semliki WR?

Toro-Semliki Safaris