Semliki Safari Lodge

The collision of several habitats creates an environment that is Uniquely Semliki. The central African rainforest rubs up agains the East African savannah and the species reflect this varied habitat.  Forest elephant roam alongside savannah elephant, chimps hoot from the treetops by the lodge and leopards prowl around the site at night. The reserve is remote, not heavily trafficked by tourists.  The lodge, built in the grand African Safari tradition is secluded and intimate. With a maximum of 18 guests we promise excellent service and attention to detail…and an unforgettable experience. 

Guests stay in golden-hued tents with gleaming hardwood floors. Staying under canvas is one of the most romantic and exciting things to do in on safari in Africa. You hear the sounds, you feel the wind, you smell the rain before it comes. But this isn’t roughing it either: the tents are protected by a thick thatch roof and feature en-suite bathrooms with running water, hot showers and flush toilets. Semliki is mecca for enthusiastic birders with recent counts recording in the region of 500 species, of which a good number are Albertine Rift endemics. Semliki is also the best place in Uganda to see the Shoebill.

Tented Rooms

7 of the tented rooms at Semliki are of the same standard and 1 is a larger family tented room.

There are currently 3 doubles, 4 twins and 1 family tented room.

Our guests stay in golden-hued tents with gleaming hardwood floors. Staying under canvas is one of the most romantic and exciting things to do in on safari in Africa. You hear the sounds, you feel the wind, you smell the rain before it comes. But this isn’t roughing it either: the tents are protected by a thick thatch roof and feature en-suite bathrooms with running water, hot showers and flush toilets. Tea or coffee is brought to you in the morning so you can lie in bed or sit on your veranda and drink in the view before the day begins.


 

Chimpanzee tracking

There is a chimpanzee research project on site at Semliki, being run by the University of Indiana in the USA. The research is based on bipedalism and is likely providing further insight into human evolution. Guests are invited to visit the research site and go into the forest with the team. There are a number of trails cut through the forest. This is a fascinating outing.

Additional Activities:

Game Drives

Night Game Drives

Photography

Forest Walks

Birding


 

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