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Semuliki National Park
Semuliki National Park is a national park in Uganda, established in 1993, covering 220 km² (85 sq mi). It is the #8 largest of Uganda's 11 national parks.
- Area
- 220 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BUX · 84 km
Nearest airports to Semuliki National Park
- 1 BUX84 kmstraight line
- 2 KHX177 kmstraight line
- 3 RUA265 kmstraight line
Bunia, DR CongoMore about Semuliki National Park
Semuliki National Park is one of 11 national parks in Uganda. It covers 220 km² (22,000 ha) — about 2.1 times the size of Paris, making it the #8 largest national park in Uganda (2.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1993, 33 years ago — the first national parks in Uganda date back to 1932. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Semuliki National Park
The closest airport is Bunia Airport (BUX), about 84 km away — around 1 h 49 min by car; alternatively Savannah Airstrip (KHX, 177 km). Other national parks within reach include Rwenzori Mountains National Park (996 km²), Kibale National Park (776 km²), Queen Elizabeth National Park (1,978 km²) and Kyambura Game Reserve (156 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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