Tree climbing lions of  Ishasha.

Tree climbing lions of  Ishasha.

Tree climbing lions of  Ishasha : Queen Elizabeth National park is the only place in Uganda with tree climbing lions of  ishasha sector. The ishasha sector is found in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National park well known for the amazing tree climbing lions. Lions that hang in the big five trees are an exceptional attraction. The isasha lions relax in the tree branches as they also spy on their preys from above. The lions climb trees and hang out there during the day. We drove out there a few times because in one tree there would be four to six lions just lying on the branches. It’s one of the most interesting areas in queen Elizabeth national park and is a home to the famous tree climbing lions in Uganda.

Reasons for why these lions climb the trees.

These lions climb trees for a number of specific reasons as some of these may include;

• During rainy seasons, the ground is infested with breeding tsetse flies that bite these lions and other wild inhabitants. This makes the lions run to the tree branches for protection from the many the many pestering insects on the ground.
• These lions as well climb trees because the trees provide a clear spot and view for spotting the various preys that can be seen loitering around the park. Being up in the trees allows them to observe the whole surrounding area and spot any potential prey of the Antelopes, buffaloes, elephants, Uganda Kob etc.
• Some people think it’s in the nature of these lions to climb trees like some sort of a learned behavior driven by their instincts. However, no one has come up with a clear answer for this habit.
• It is believed that they also tend to climb up the trees to avoid heat on the ground and enjoy a fresh and cool breeze as they sleep and rest the day away after a night’s hunt.

Where to stay at the park.

There is only one lodge within the park where one can spend a night and rest. “the Ishasha wilderness camp”. This particular lodge gives you an amazing experience and adventure amidst the day and night as it is located along the Ntungwe river, where Wildlife such as Elephants, Antelopes and buffaloes water and bathe while having lunch at your safari comfort home. It also offers bush breakfast and sundowners both which are a must-do on an African safari.

Queen Elizabeth is one of the key destinations in Africa and East Africa at large and it’s the best site worth visiting for this particular experience and safari in East Africa.