National Park
Toro National Park
Uganda 548 km² (212 mi²) Est. 1926
About Toro National Park
Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve (commonly called Toro National Park) is a scenic savannah reserve on the floor of the Albertine Rift Valley in western Uganda. The reserve covers 548 square kilometres of grasslands, acacia woodland, and riverine forest between the Rwenzori Mountains and Lake Albert.
Toro offers classic savannah game viewing with elephants, Uganda kob, waterbuck, buffalo, warthogs, and over 460 bird species. The park is particularly known for its raptor populations and the shoebill stork sightings along Lake Albert's shores. It is one of the few places in Uganda where game drives on open plains are possible.
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Safari Tours
3.5
Avg Rating
1/5
Big Five
100
Years Protected
Highlights
- Classic savannah game viewing in the Rift Valley
- Shoebill stork sightings along Lake Albert
- Over 460 bird species including excellent raptor viewing
- Few visitors and an off-the-beaten-path experience
Considerations
- Lower wildlife density than the major parks
- High malaria risk in the lowland rift valley
- Limited tourist infrastructure
- Hot and humid conditions in the valley floor
Wildlife
Big Five Status
🦁
Lion
Not present
🐆
Leopard
Not present
🐘
Elephant
occasional
🦬
Buffalo
Not present
🦏
Rhino
Not present
Notable Species
Elephant
Occasional
Chimpanzee
Occasional
Baboon
Common
Hippo
Common
Waterbuck
Common
Warthog
Common
Common Occasional Rare
Best Time to Visit
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Climate Overview
Getting There
Toro is approximately 5 hours drive from Kampala via Fort Portal. The reserve is near Ntoroko on Lake Albert. Often combined with Kibale and Semuliki on a western Uganda circuit.
Nearest Airport
Kasese Airstrip
Nearest City
Fort Portal
Drive Time
5.5 hours