THE BURUUJ
Discover THE BURUUJ, a distinctive camp nestled within Uganda's Semliki National
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Location Map
THE BURUUJ in Semliki National Park
camp
Nearest Airport
Bundibugyo Airport
Nearest International Airport
Entebbe International Airport
703
Total Species
34
Mammals
215
Birds
Most Observed Species
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 24.8° | 26.4° | 25.8° | 24.4° | 24.5° | 24.8° | 25.1° | 24.3° | 23.6° | 23.7° | 22.7° | 23.7° |
| Low | 15° | 15.7° | 15.7° | 15.6° | 15.9° | 15.4° | 14.8° | 14.8° | 14.7° | 14.9° | 15° | 15.1° |
| Rain | 31 | 34 | 118 | 134 | 103 | 52 | 57 | 126 | 211 | 178 | 187 | 79 |
| Humidity | 64% | 60% | 71% | 78% | 75% | 68% | 69% | 76% | 82% | 81% | 83% | 73% |
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