Semliki Valley
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You feel as though you have stepped back in time when you stay at Semliki Safari Lodge. The golden-hued safari tents and vintage safari decor are reminiscent of a former era of exploration. This intimate and secluded luxury lodge is an excellent rest stop on your travels through Uganda.
Nothing but luxurious interiors at Semliki Safari Lodge.
Soak up the exquisite views straight from the bath.
Vintage golden-hued tents makes you feel like you stepped back in time.
Swap stories around the campfire.
Bush sundowners are a perfect way to spend evenings.
Escape the heat with a cooling swim.
Semliki Safari Lodge offers the best boat safari experience.
Take to the waters of Lake Albert to see the shoebill stork.
Wake up for an early morning game drive and breakfast in the bush.
Secluded and intimate: With only eight tents, guests can expect the utmost privacy, great attention to detail and excellent service.
Luxury and comfort: The lodge has been thoughtfully decorated with chunky furniture, warm fireplaces, hardwood floors, soft pillows and linens for the ultimate comfort and luxury.
Conservation efforts: Semliki Safari Lodge takes an active role in conserving the reserve and supports programmes that benefit and educate the local communities. Guests can get involved in these projects if they wish.
Boat safaris on the Albert Delta: Take to the water for an early morning safari and a chance to observe the endangered shoebill stork in its natural habitat. Semliki operates the best boat safari on Lake Albert.
Swap stories around the campfire.
Semliki Safari Lodge is the only lodge in the Semliki Wildlife Reserve and with a maximum of 18 guests and only eight safari tents, privacy and seclusion are ensured.
The en-suite tents are protected underneath a grass-thatched roof and have beautiful hardwood floors. Double beds, soft linens and pillows, and the (usually) tranquil sounds of the African bush guarantee great night's sleep.
The bathrooms have flush toilets and running water. Hot water is available on request for the large bucket showers.
Private verandas with wonderful views of the natural surroundings and a fresh pot of Ugandan brewed coffee is the best wake-up call before the day's adventures ahead.
Vintage golden-hued tents makes you feel like you stepped back in time.
When you are not exploring everything the reserve has to offer, you can chill out in the game room, take a cooling swim in the swimming pool or lounge on a sunbed with a drink in hand.
Evenings are well spent swapping stories in the cosy campfire area followed by a candlelit dinner around the communal dining table in the open-plan restaurant overlooking the Mugiri River forest.
Meals and drinks are included except for some expensive brands.
Swap stories around the campfire.
There are several activities to choose from, with the choice of game drives, bush breakfasts, boat trips on Lake Albert, which are perfect for bird enthusiasts.
There are also fantastic nature walks in the surrounding Mugiri River Forest to view primates including black and white colobus monkeys and birds such as the blue turaco.
You can even accompany researchers as they study the chimpanzees in reserve. The population is currently subject of a long-term habituation project.
Wake up for an early morning game drive and breakfast in the bush.
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