The forested,220km2 Semuliki National Park occupies an isolated slice of Ugandan territory beyond the Rwenzori mountain on the broad floor of the Albertine Rift Valley. Semulik represents the eastern most extent of Congo's huge Ituri Forest

The forest is particularly exciting for birdwatchers with 441 recorded species that include 216 forest birds and 80 Central African species found in few,if any,other forests in East Africa.

Black dwarf hornbill,Shining blue kingfisher,Nkulengu rail and yellow-throated nicator are just a few random highlights cited by parks's experienced guides.