ISHASHA Sectored
The unusual tree climbing lions in Ishasha area makes it famous. Candelabra trees with large branches that let lions hang out dominate the Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth national park. Furthermore present are savannah word trees such as the acacia tress. Only in east Africa is the Ishasha zone where one can easily find the tree climbing lions. Although these lions here are scarce in number, the tree climbing lions are also found in Lake Manyara in Tanzania; so, they must track.
Ishasha sector is on western Uganda’s southern western periphery of Queen Elizabeth national park. Among the others, Ishasha has a great land scape characterized by savannah woodland tree types including the large fig trees, Coctus trees, acacia trees.
The highlight of the safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park is these lions from Ishasha area; they are an amazing sight. Ishasha’s Kobs draw lions and other large animals such as leopards to the area. These ascend the large fig trees in Ishasha section of Queen Elizabeth national park in part because of the Kobs.
Based on several studies, the major reasons the lions in Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth National Park climb trees are now obvious: they climb trees rushing away from the hot ground during the dry season. The lions climb trees as well in order to unwind after a day of hunting. For the lions, the candelabra trees serve as their spy point. While the lions intend to make the kobs meal sooner, they hang on the large trees and look so down at the wonderful food (kobs) grazing in the field.
Apart from the fascinating and incredible tree climbing lions, Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth boasts plenty of antelopes and several big herds of cattle. These are the so-called African elephants as their ears resemble a map of Africa, fleeing away from the light early in the morning with their tummies full with food from the evening meal. You will have a possibility of viewing a large herd of elephants crossing the roadways.
When should one visit Ishasha Sector for the amazing tree climbing lions?
The great continuous game drives benefit from the dry season since the roads are dry and there is no hope for rain hindrance during the travels. Between June and September is the ideal season. The grass is short and this is a dry season, which makes it simple to find the lions in the field. Furthermore in the dry season, the roads are not slick as in the wet season. Furthermore, there are few variations in the temperature to disturb your pleasure. Ishasha sector, however, is also open for visitors all year round.
Travel advice for sector safaris in Ishasha;
- Camera
- For the game drive, open roof cars are perfect for safety and unhindered view.
- For the tree climbing safari, binoculars are really useful.
- Pen for writing; book to note some data.
Where on earth should one sleep?
- Ishasha wilderness habitat
- Mweya safari camp
- Kasenyi Safari Camp
Among others, Ihamba lodge Park view lodge and Queen Elizabeth bush resort.
A morning wildlife drive over Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth national park will provide you a powerful and real explanation for many people unable to have enough of the African safaris. The morning game drive in Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park will provide you a “jaw dropping experience” that will make you amazed, delighted, but most importantly, it will leave you daring for much more of the experience like this.
