Ishasha tree climbing lions : Tree climbing lions are among the wildlife species which can be seen during a tour around Queen Elizabeth national park. In Uganda, the tree climbing lions can be seen in the isasha sector which is found in the national park. Queen Elizabeth national park is the only Uganda safari destination where tree climbing lions can be seen. Other destinations where tree climbing lions can be seen during a safari include Lake Manyara national park in the northern part of Tanzania.
During a safari around the ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth national park, the tree climbing lions can be spotted as they rest up in the tree branches. There are many reasons which explain the tree climbing nature of the lions in ishasha.
One of the reasons why the lions in ishasha sector climb trees is that they climb trees to avoid insect bites. This is because insects like tsetse flies tend to bite the lions when they are on the ground and this forces them to climb trees to avoid the insect bites.
Avoiding heat is another reason why lions in ishasha climb trees is to avoid the heat. The temperatures tend to be high during certain times of the year which makes the lions to climb the trees so they can cool of from the heat which can rise up to about 28 degrees centigrade.
The lions in ishasha also climb trees so they can observe their prey in the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth national park. From up in the tree branches lions can spot their prey easily. The tree branches are also shelter for the lions during the rainy season in the national park and they are also a good place for the tree climbing lions to get some rest.
Tree climbing lions around ishasha sector tend to climb trees around the time when the sun is out. this lion viewing experience is a very exciting experience which takes place in Uganda and thousands of visitors go to Queen Elizabeth national park on tour to see these lions during their safaris making the lions a major attraction at the destination.
The types of trees which the lions around ishasha sector climb include acacia trees, sycamore trees and also fig trees. Tourists during their tours to Queen Elizabeth national park can enjoy seeing these tree climbing lions as they engage in game drives around the park.
Queen Elizabeth national park which is home to the tree climbing lions consists of savannah plains where the wildlife species can be seen during a safari at the destination. The park also has kyambura gorge, Kalinzi forest, Kazinga channel and also Kasenyi plains.
Many other wildlife species can be seen around Queen Elizabeth national park during a safari and these include Leopards, elephants, antelopes, buffalos, hippos, warthogs, hyenas among others which can be spotted while touring the destination.
The beautiful views around Queen Elizabeth national park can also be enjoyed during a safari searching for the tree climbing lions around ishasha sector. During a safari around the park, you can enjoy views of the Rwenzori mountains.
Other things that attract visitors to Queen Elizabeth national park include the Kazinga channel where boat rides can be carried out during Uganda wildlife safaris. the Kzinga channel connects Lake Albert and Lake George. When visiting the Kazinga channel wildlife species and different bird species can be spotted by the lake shores.
Activities which can be carried out when visiting Queen Elizabeth national park include game drives, lion tracking experiences, bird watching, boat rides on Kazinga channel and also cultural tours.
Game drives around Queen Elizabeth national park are done in 4×4 safari vehicles and can be done as a group experience of as part of an individual or private tour. ranger guides can accompany you during these game drives and help you spot the wildlife species during the safari. These game drives can be done in the morning, afternoon or evening and also for a full day.
Boat cruises on Kazinga channel can be done in the morning or in the afternoon and take about 2 to 3 hours of enjoying the views around, spotting wildlife species like elephants, buffalos, hippos, buffalos, crocodiles among others by the shores. Different bird species can also be seen during the Kazinga boat cruise.
Lion tracking experience in Queen Elizabeth national park is an exciting activity which involves searching for the lions at the destination. During this activity, the lions are monitored making them easy to see while driving around the savannah plains.
During a tour around Queen Elizabeth national park, visitors can also take part in cultural tours and interact with the local community and get to know more about their way of life and culture during visits to the neighboring villages.
park entrance fees for Queen Elizabeth national park are among the charges incurred to be able to enter the national park. Park entrance fee for foreign nonresidents visiting Queen Elizabeth national park is 40 USD and foreign residents visiting the park are charged 30 USD while East Africans are charged park entrance fee of 20,000 Uganda shillings to visit the destination.
When visiting Queen Elizabeth national park during a tour in Uganda, visitors can access the destination by driving and also by flight. The drive from Kampala or Entebbe to the national park takes about 5 to 6 hours via Masaka-Mbarara- Kasese route and another way to get to Queen Elizabeth national park is by using the Mubende-Fortportal route which takes about 7 hours.
Flights to Queen Elizabeth national park can be got from Entebbe international airport to airstrips around the destination like Mweya airstrip or Kasese airstrip.
