Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve

Bundibugyo, UG

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The Semliki Wildlife Reserve, formerly the Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve, is a conservation protected area in the Western Region of Uganda. == Location == It is located in Kabarole District, in the Toro sub-region, on the floor of the rift valley, where Lake Albert, the Rwenzori Mountains and the Kijura escarpment create backdrops. The reserve is about 55 kilometres (34 mi), by road, north of Fort Portal, the nearest large city. The geographical coordinates of Semliki Wild Reserve are 0°53'50.0"N, 30°21'48.0"E (Latitude:0.897222; Longitude:30.363333). == History == First established in 1926, Toro portion of the reserve is one of the oldest protected areas in Uganda. Since 2005, the area is considered a Lion Conservation Unit. SOURCESWikipedia