Uganda Camps & Lodges
Semliki Safari Lodge, Semliki Wildlife Reserve, Uganda
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Camp Details
Semliki Safari Lodge sits deep within the Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve—Uganda’s oldest protected area—at the heart of the Albertine Rift. Here, the northern hemisphere meets the southern, where the dry savannas of East Africa collide with the rainforests of Central Africa, creating one of the continent’s most biodiverse corners.
This is the land of natural oddities. Forest elephants—small and secretive, with an extra toe—move through the valleys. Prehistoric shoebills stalk the shallows. Giant forest hogs crash through the undergrowth, and the elusive pangolin scurries beneath the trees. Even the chimpanzees here are different—adapted to the drier habitat, some say more evolved than their rainforest cousins. Bordered by the Rwenzori Mountains, Lake Albert, and the steep escarpments of the Rift Valley, Semliki is a place where the unexpected thrives—and where rare wildlife meets breathtaking landscapes.
WHY CHOOSE SEMLIKI?
- Fantastic birds: over 34 endemic species
- Boat trips on Lake Albert to see the Shoebill
- Walking safaris
- Chimpanzee research project
- Night drives
- Knowledgeable guides on hand
- Historical significance – Uganda’s first protected area
Questions about Semliki
Where can we see shoebills from Semliki?
Boat trips on Lake Albert are run specifically to look for shoebill, which stalk the shallows there. Birding is a strong reason to come more generally, with over 34 endemic species recorded in this corner of the Albertine Rift. Rates start from around US$600 per person per night.
How do the chimpanzees here differ from those elsewhere in Uganda?
Semliki chimps are adapted to a drier habitat than their rainforest cousins, and there is a chimpanzee research project based in the reserve that guests can engage with. The surrounding Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve is Uganda's oldest protected area, sitting where East African savanna meets Central African rainforest.
What else is on offer besides game drives?
Walking safaris and night drives are both part of the programme, with knowledgeable guides on hand. That range matters here because the wildlife is unusual rather than abundant: small, secretive forest elephants with an extra toe, giant forest hogs and the occasional pangolin, framed by the Rwenzoris, Lake Albert and the Rift escarpments.
Activities
Semliki Safari Lodge Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | Apr; May; Oct; Nov | SAFARI TENT | US $ 600 |
| 2024 - 2025 | Jan; Feb; Mar; Jun; Jul; Aug; Sep; Dec | SAFARI TENT | US $ 850 |
| 2025 - 2026 | Apr; May; Oct; Nov | SAFARI TENT | US $ 700 |
| 2025 - 2026 | Jan; Feb; Mar; Jun; Jul; Aug; Sep; Dec | SAFARI TENT | US $ 925 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Semliki rates include: All meals, teas & coffees and bar (except premium brands). Two game activities per day (game drive | walking), birding and laundry.
Questions about Semliki
Where can we see shoebills from Semliki?
Boat trips on Lake Albert are run specifically to look for shoebill, which stalk the shallows there. Birding is a strong reason to come more generally, with over 34 endemic species recorded in this corner of the Albertine Rift. Rates start from around US$600 per person per night.
How do the chimpanzees here differ from those elsewhere in Uganda?
Semliki chimps are adapted to a drier habitat than their rainforest cousins, and there is a chimpanzee research project based in the reserve that guests can engage with. The surrounding Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve is Uganda's oldest protected area, sitting where East African savanna meets Central African rainforest.
What else is on offer besides game drives?
Walking safaris and night drives are both part of the programme, with knowledgeable guides on hand. That range matters here because the wildlife is unusual rather than abundant: small, secretive forest elephants with an extra toe, giant forest hogs and the occasional pangolin, framed by the Rwenzoris, Lake Albert and the Rift escarpments.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at Semliki.
Questions about Semliki
Where can we see shoebills from Semliki?
Boat trips on Lake Albert are run specifically to look for shoebill, which stalk the shallows there. Birding is a strong reason to come more generally, with over 34 endemic species recorded in this corner of the Albertine Rift. Rates start from around US$600 per person per night.
How do the chimpanzees here differ from those elsewhere in Uganda?
Semliki chimps are adapted to a drier habitat than their rainforest cousins, and there is a chimpanzee research project based in the reserve that guests can engage with. The surrounding Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve is Uganda's oldest protected area, sitting where East African savanna meets Central African rainforest.
What else is on offer besides game drives?
Walking safaris and night drives are both part of the programme, with knowledgeable guides on hand. That range matters here because the wildlife is unusual rather than abundant: small, secretive forest elephants with an extra toe, giant forest hogs and the occasional pangolin, framed by the Rwenzoris, Lake Albert and the Rift escarpments.
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