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gipukan
Animals are difficult to spot here but the scenery makes up for that as well as the nearby hotspings.
originalribenababy
GB
Visited:
December 2010
Reviewed: Jun 9, 2012
Email originalribenababy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Sadly I think Semliki is still recovering, or at least that was the case when we were there. True we didn't see another soul - even in the hotel we tried to visit! - but some of the game loops were closed. The buffalo and handful of Kob we saw looked truly surprised to see us!
The hot springs here are interesting and we had a good local guide take us there. There are also wonderful views from the roads across into the DRC.
Perhaps the new road they were building will change its fare?
Shannon
UG
Visited:
February 2015
Reviewed: Apr 22, 2015
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Semliki is great for birding but lacks an abundance of other wildlife. We saw lots of birds, antelope, warthogs, monkeys and buffalo but not much else. There are a few elephants and chimpanzee but they are not always easy to find. The foothills of the Rwenzoris above the savanna was pretty gorgeous.
Val and Simon
GB
Visited:
September 2011
Reviewed: May 12, 2015
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Highlights were Semliki Lodge and a boat trip to see the shoebill on lake Albert. The lodge is superb for food and hospitality. Wild chimps also seen, but not a great variety of other wildlife. Tsetse flies a big problem
Hannele
FI
Visited:
January 2023
Reviewed: Feb 3, 2023
Email Hannele | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Even though the birds were not easily seen, some of them only heard, much of beautiful butterflies and a very good guide.