Toro-Semliki

Highlights

The reserve is located in the far west of Uganda, on the northern edge of the Rwenzori Mountains and east of Semliki National Park. It is the easternmost part of the Ituri Rainforest, which lies mainly in the Congo. To the north, the protected area borders Lake Albert. The Semliki Valley is particularly interesting for birdwatchers.

Landscape

The main habitat of the Toro-Semliki is the Savannah.

The protected forest here is the only lowland rainforest in Uganda. There are about 300 tree species, many of which are found only in this area. A visit to the hot springs at Sempaya is also interesting. At Lake Albert, the landscape is dominated by swamps. There are also isolated palm groves and riparian forests along the watercourses. Several rivers flow through the area, flanked by riverine forest, and Borassus palms are everywhere.

Entrance gate