Ishasha Sector

Ishasha sector is famous because of the unique tree climbing lions. The Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park is dominated by candelabra trees with big branches that allow lions to hang up there. There are also the savannah word land trees like the acacia tress. Ishasha sector is the only part in east Africa where you can find the tree climbing lions with ease. The tree climbing lions are also located in Lake Manyara with in Tanzania; however, these lions here are had to track since they are few in number.

Ishasha sector is located in the south western rim of Queen Elizabeth national park in western Uganda. Ishasha has a magnificent land scape dominated by savannah woodland tree species like the huge fig trees, Coctus Trees, acacia trees among the rest.

These lions in Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park are an exceptional attraction and they make the highlight for the safari in taken with in Queen Elizabeth national park. The presence of the Kobs in Ishasha attracts lions and other big cats like the leopards to the area. The presence of the Kobs is partly the reason why these climb the big fig trees in Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park.

The main reasons as to why the lions with in Ishasha sector in queen Elizabeth national park climb trees are now clear(basing on a number of research); the lions climb trees running away from the hot ground during the dry season. The lions also climb trees because they want to relax from the days hunt. The candelabra trees act as spying site for the lions. The lions hang up in the big trees and look so down at the glorious food (kobs) feeding in the field, whilst the lions plan to make the kobs meal sooner.

In addition to the interesting and amazing tree climbing lions, Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth has numerous antelopes, many large herds of cattle. You will have a chance of seeing a huge herd of elephants crossing the roads; these are the so called African elephants because they have their ears shaped as a map of African, running away from the sun during the morning with their tummies full of food from the night’s meal.

When is the fine time to visit Ishasha sector for the spectacular tree climbing lions?

The dry season is favorable for the fantastic uninterrupted game drives because the roads happen to be dry and no hope for rain interference in the trips. The best season is between; June to September. This period is a dry season and the grass is short, making it easy to spot the lions in the field. Also in the dry season the roads are not slippery, unlike in the rain season. There are also limited weather changes to interrupt your experience. However, Ishasha sector is also open for visitors all throughout the year.

Travel tips for Ishasha sector safaris;

Camera
Open roof car is ideal for the game drive for safety and clear view
Binoculars are a real deal for the tree climbing safari
Pen for writing and book to record some information down.

Where to sleep?

Ishasha wilderness camp
Mweya safari lodge
Kasenyi safari camp
Ihamba lodge
Park view lodge and
Queen Elizabeth bush lodge among others

A morning game drive through Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park will give you a strong and genuine reason why many visitors can never have enough of the African safaris. The morning game drive in Ishasha sector of queen Elizabeth national park will give you a “jaw dropping experience” that will live you amazed, excited, but most important, it will leave you daring for much more of the experience like this.