|  | Semliki Lodge is situated in the Semliki Valley Wildlife Reserve (formerly called Toro Game Reserve), in the Western Rift Valley. It is the only accommodation in 500 square kilometres of wilderness.
- Game drives
- Night drives
- Spectacular hikes
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Jungle walks
- Bird watching
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The food at the lodge has often been referred to as the 'Best food in Uganda' - everything is home-made; from the bread baked daily, to the soups, the relishes and chutneys.
While at the lodge you may choose to do nothing more than relax by the pool which overlooks the Blue Mountains of the Congo, or partake in a number of activities that are run from the lodge. | Accommodation
You will stay in large canvas tents with permanent thatched roofs. Each tent includes en-suite bathrooms with running water and private verandas with a stunning panoramic view.
Imagine lying on a hand carved four poster bed draped in muslin. Persian carpets and other soft touches ensure that this is far from roughing it in the bush. We have always taken comfort seriously.
Sofas are piled with cushions, there is plenty of lounging space, loads of books to read, warm muffins brought to you in bed with your morning tea or coffee, and soft fleecy blankets on the beds. | ecoQuest
 Conservation: Semliki Valley Wildlife Reserve
When the property for Semliki Lodge was first obtained in 1992, the area had been so badly poached that it faced losing its status as a park. Now, with persistent efforts with staff, the Wildlife Authority and the surrounding communities, the reserve is healing.
Semliki Lodge has recently received the Uganda Investment Authority 'Investor of the Year' award for "Outstanding Contribution to Uganda's Conservation". | Family
Children between 3 and 12 years pay 50% of the adult rate. | Rate includes
. Breakfast (your choice from muesli, fruit to full fried breakfast)
. Lunch, three course continental dinner, snacks, juices, tea and coffee. | Rate excludes
Not included are sodas and drinks from the bar. Safari activities are also not included and can be arranged on arrival.
Boat Trip: Half day US$120 Full day US$150
A boat trip on Lake Albert where you can see the rare Shoebill, beautiful shore birds, hippos, and the rift valley escarpment plunging into the lake amid several fishing villages. For those interested, a packed lunch can be arranged and a longer trip taken, which includes the remote and spectacular Nkusi Falls.
Night Drive: US$25 per drive
Night game drives in an open Land Rover with a spotlight where you can see nocturnal species such as leopard, lion, spotted genets, white-tailed mongoose, eagle owls and spectacular nightjars. This is the only place in Uganda where night game drives occur.
Forest Walk: US$10 pp
Guided nature walks in gallery forest where you can see primates, birds, butterflies and different species of plants. There are over 40 Kms of trails for walking. Guests are invited to wake early and join the chimp researcher on his habituation work. It is a thrill to try and find the chimpanzees.
Game Drive: $25 per person. (with professional safari guide)
Guided Bush walks: US$10 per person. (with professional safari guide)
Early morning game drives, evening game drives, and sundowners can be arranged on arrival. | Access
Fly-in:
Scheduled flight to Kampala or Entebbe. Charter flight from either of these airports to Semliki airstrip. Semliki Lodge will pick you up from the airstrip for a 5 minute transfer to the lodge.
Self-drive:
Kampala to Semliki 360km (6 hours) | |
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The lodge is perfectly integrated in its environment. The only question could be the generator, but I'm not sure solar energy could fully replace it. The hosts at the lodge were one of the most involved in conservation we have ever met in Africa and had community development initiatives as a part of their activities. Semliki is probably the best lodge we've been to in Africa, not because of the wildlife which was still shy, but thanks to the way it is managed - we really felt at home!
Vincent Vacelet (France) - Semliki Lodge, Uganda from 7 - 9 Sept 2005 |
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