​Getting There – Toro-Semliki WR

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the guide to Uganda.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the guide to Uganda.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.

Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve is only 1 hour’s drive from Fort Portal (the closest town to Kibale National Park). The reserve is located about 300km/180mi from Kampala. The direct drive takes 6 to 8 hours*.

One enters Uganda through Entebbe International Airport (EBB) near the town of Entebbe, located about 46km/29mi from the capital, Kampala. Your tour operator will usually arrange for your pickup from the airport, and organize any travel needed as part of your safari package.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

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Airlines & Ticket Prices

Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Entebbe International Airport (EBB), and what tickets would cost.

Domestic Flights

It is possible to fly to the reserve’s airstrip by scheduled or chartered aircraft from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) or Kajjansi Airfield near Kampala. Your safari package most likely includes all domestic flights, which are organized by your tour operator. The following carriers run regularly scheduled flights to Toro-Semliki:

  • Fly Uganda (Flies from Kajjansi Airfield)
  • Aerolink (Flies from Entebbe; a minimum of four passengers is required)

Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements

Please check our Getting There – Uganda page to learn more about passport, visa, COVID-19 and other entry requirements.

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