Tree-Climbing Lion spotting Safari in Uganda
Most people will hope to see lions while on safari in Africa. Luckily, lions are not quite as difficult to spot as rhinos or leopards. Uganda is one of the best safari destinations in Africa, where you can easily spot lions. Unlike most felines, lions are actually quite social and live in prides of up to 15 members, which may include males, females, and their young (Cubs). So, you can get the chance to watch the little ones play and interact with their bored-looking mothers. There is nothing quite so chilling as hearing a lion roar in the night while you are camping, but they are actually not prone to attacking humans.
From the comfort of your open-roof and air-conditioned safari car, you can take a half-day or full-day game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you may see a thousand free-roaming animals. A game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park lets you enjoy the antics of lions, zebras, African elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, several antelopes, bushbucks, and many other fascinating creatures.
Spotting Tree-Climbing Lions
Worldwide, there are only two populations of tree-climbing lions and Uganda boasts one of them. In 
Uganda, tree-climbing lions are found in the Ishasha sector, located in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
A game drive through the Ishasha Sector rewards you with real-life time experience with an encounter with Lions resting on trees, in addition to other animals.
While cubs climb trees for fun, adult lions rarely do; they climb trees in order to get away from tsetse flies (large flies with a nasty bite). They also tend to climb trees to enjoy a cool breeze up in fig trees.
Although tree lions are difficult to spot, the staff and management of Queen Elizabeth National Park record daily sightings; they thus have a good idea about their movements within the park. The fig trees the lions climb line the roads in the Ishasha sector of the park, giving you a chance to see the lions close to your vehicle, which offers a clear platform for photography.
4-Day Tree-Climbing Lion Safari in Uganda | Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day One: Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive off after breakfast and take a western direction to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Stop at the Equator to experience being in two hemispheres at the same time. Continue through the lush hills of the Park with a game drive en route, arriving by late afternoon. You can take a short evening game drive or relax at the poolside of Mweya safari lodge, dinner, and overnight at Mweya safari lodge / Engiri Game Lodge, or Kasenyi Safari Camp.
Drive off after breakfast and take a western direction to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Stop at the Equator to experience being in two hemispheres at the same time. Continue through the lush hills of the Park with a game drive en route, arriving by late afternoon. You can take a short evening game drive or relax at the poolside of Mweya safari lodge, dinner, and overnight at Mweya safari lodge / Engiri Game Lodge, or Kasenyi Safari Camp.
Day Two: Game viewing Safari and a Boat trip
Early morning, after a cup of tea/coffee, go for a game-viewing safari along the Kasenyi trail in search of early risers and predators returning to their hideouts. Retire for a full breakfast as we wait for lunch.
Early morning, after a cup of tea/coffee, go for a game-viewing safari along the Kasenyi trail in search of early risers and predators returning to their hideouts. Retire for a full breakfast as we wait for lunch.
After lunch, proceed for an afternoon launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for the highest concentration of Hippos in Africa. You will see huge crocodiles, elephants, and buffalo basking along the water’s shore, as well as 611 bird species. The Boat provides a clear platform for photographing. Return for dinner and overnight.
Day Three: Tree lion spotting in Ishasha Sector
After breakfast, a transfer to the Ishasha sector in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth, famous for tree-climbing lions. Take a full-day game drive in search of tree lions and other animals. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, a transfer to the Ishasha sector in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth, famous for tree-climbing lions. Take a full-day game drive in search of tree lions and other animals. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day Four: Departure
Have breakfast, then embark on a leisurely drive back to Kampala, with plenty of game viewing en route.
Have breakfast, then embark on a leisurely drive back to Kampala, with plenty of game viewing en route.
End of the Tour
The tour quotation includes:
– Ground transport in a comfortable 4WD safari van equipped for game viewing, photography, and touring
– Full board accommodation
– All park entrance fees to include government taxes
– Full-time English-speaking professional driver/guide
– All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary
– Bottled water while on safari
– Airport transfers
– Ground transport in a comfortable 4WD safari van equipped for game viewing, photography, and touring
– Full board accommodation
– All park entrance fees to include government taxes
– Full-time English-speaking professional driver/guide
– All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary
– Bottled water while on safari
– Airport transfers
The tour quotation excludes:
– Tips
– Laundry services
– Beverages/Drinks
– International flights
– Visas
– Items of a personal nature
-Optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.
– Tips
– Laundry services
– Beverages/Drinks
– International flights
– Visas
– Items of a personal nature
-Optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.
