The Ishasha sector is situated Ishasha is located approximately 432 kilometres (268 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda’s capital and largest city. Ishasha sector is known for hosting the tree climbing lions – the lions can be spotted hanging on branches of huge fig trees whereas the Uganda Kob (which are the major food to these lions) graze in the plains of the Ishasha sector.
Since the tree climbing lions are in their natural environment, it is not guaranteed that visitors must see them since they keep on moving while looking for what to feed on- hunting for patty animals and others like Antelope species. It is advisable to hire a ranger to help you spot the lions basing on their experience and professionalism. On guided safaris, your tour guide will help you spot the tree climbing lions that hang withi the tree branches at different intervals of time of the day!
How to Get There
To reach Ishasha sector, you must endure 2 hours drive fur south from Mweya in northern sector- Lucky visitors can quickly view lions on the way hanging on the fig tree.
Other Things to See
In addition to the fascinating population of the Tree Climbing Lions within the Ishasha visitor will also come across huge buffalo herds, numerous antelopes that keep crossing your path, there are also a number of elephants that have actually settled within the Ishasha area and also watch out for the numerous hippos an actually the only thing not plentiful here are tourists. this region offers a feeling that you are on that safari just by yourself enjoying this pristine African Wilderness. However this is not always guaranteed as it majorly depends on the day you visit this part). As you unhurriedly drive on along the tracks studded within acacia trees in these opened savanna plains swarmed with wildlife, you will actually start to discover and understand the reason why many people always choose never to have enough of Africa when it comes to choosing a holiday destination.
