3-Day Fort Portal and Semuliki Tour with Sempaya Hot Springs

2 Days Round trip from Entebbe Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the steaming Sempaya Hot Springs in Semuliki National Park
02 Take in Rift Valley escarpment views over the Rwenzori, Semliki Valley, Lake Albert, and River Semliki
03 Discover the legend and limestone formations of Amabeere ga Nyinamwiru Caves
04 Hike to scenic waterfalls and a crater lakes viewpoint at Nyakasura
05 Visit the Tooro Royal Palace and learn the background of Fort Portal Tourism City

Experience Uganda beyond the ordinary on a journey from Entebbe to Fort Portal that blends wildlife, rainforest scenery, waterfalls, conservation, culture, geography, and authentic Ugandan cuisine. Explore Fort Portal's heritage with a visit to the Tooro Royal Palace, then discover the dramatic Sempaya Hot Springs in Semuliki National Park, where steaming geothermal pools sit within lowland tropical forest. Continue to Amabeere ga Nyinamwiru Caves and waterfalls for a mix of Tooro legend, limestone formations, and crater lake views. With Sirro Safaris Uganda, every activity is a chance to see something extraordinary, learn something new, and create lasting memories.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Entebbe, Fort Portal, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Semuliki National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Transfer from Entebbe to Fort Portal

Transfer: You will be transferred to Fort Portal by either public means or our company tour guide driver.
Activity: If you arrive early, we shall go for an evening walk around town and visit the Tooro Royal Palace. You will also learn the background of Fort Portal Tourism City as an extra service for you, our dear client.
Accommodation: In the evening, you will return to your host accommodation for tea and supper, while your tour guide goes through the itinerary with you. After that, you will spend the night preparing for tomorrow's activities.

Day 02

Sempaya Hot Springs, Semuliki National Park and Amabeere Caves

Breakfast: 7:00 AM
Depart: 7:30 AM - Depart Fort Portal and head west on the Fort Portal-Bundibugyo road. It is approximately 52 km and takes about 2 hours.
Scenic drive: The drive drops down the Rift Valley escarpment with incredible views of the Rwenzori's and Semliki Valley. Along the Bundibugyo sharpest corners in Uganda, you will also enjoy panoramic views of Lake Albert and River Semliki. Stop at the viewpoint for photos.
Arrive: Arrive at Semuliki National Park after a drive of about 2 hours.
Briefing: A UWA ranger guide will brief you about safety around the hot springs and the wildlife you may expect to see.
Hike: Hike to the hot springs. There are two springs, with a 30-45 minute walk each way through lowland tropical forest.
Hot spring:

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Entebbe 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Entrance fees for 3 people in Semliki National Park for the hot springs
Tour guide allowance
Two bottles of water
Accommodation for 2 nights
Fuel
Transportation
All meals
Car hire
Eggs to boil in the hot springs only

What's Not Included

Tour guide tips
Medical bills
Travel insurance

What to bring

Rain gear
Warm clothing
Hiking outdoor shoes
Mosquito repellent
Reusable water bottles

Know before you go

You will pay the full amount to your tour guide before the journey starts to avoid inconvenience and ensure the proper flow of services. A receipt will be issued to you for Sirro Safaris Uganda Limited. Keep it with your passport for security purposes.
Please pay attention to your tour guide's guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the services.
Please kindly write a review on TripAdvisor and Google about Sirro Safaris Uganda and how the services have been, so other travelers can also know and come to experience Uganda, the Pearl of Africa.

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