Ishasha Plains - Tree Climbing Lions

What makes the Lions climb the Trees:  Those who know claim it is in order to keep away from the bites of the Tse Tse flies - whatever the reason - The tree climbing lions of Ishasha are a rarity.  In the whole world there is one other place that you can find them and that is in the Lake Manyara region of  Tanzania.  It is a magnificent sight to spot the King of the beasts perched up in a fig tree, lazily sleeping away the day.  The males in this area also have the distinct feature of spouting a thick, black mane - Ishasha is one of the memorable places in Africa.

There is much than the Tree Climbing Lions of Ishasha - You will encounter large herds of Buffaloes, countless antelopes that spring across your path - there are the massive elephants that have made Ishasha their home and no - you will not miss out on the hippos, they are here in numbers - the only thing not in great numbers are tourists - there is more of a sense that you are all alone in the African Wilderness.  (Of course we cannot guarantee that on the day that you visit).  As you slowly drive along the acacia tree studded savannah and the wildlife opens before you, you begin to understand why people come back to Africa - time and time again.

Ishasha Plains - with its tree climbing lions, its abundant wildlife, its scenery and unique lodging opportunities stands apart from most other places in Uganda and for that part in Africa.