For the tree-climbing lions, they don't have many relative left in this world but sighting these majestic animals climbing trees that easily, which is one of their daily chores, is a great wildlife experience.
We are pretty much excited that in Uganda, one of the species is found within the Ishasha sector in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the other species of tree-climbing lions are found in Lake Manyara National Park in the Southern Part of Tanzania.
You are able to spot tree-climbing lions while enjoying wildlife safari in these national parks.
Why Lions Climb Tree and Later we call Them Tree Climbing Lions?
Lions climb trees in order to protect themselves against the bites of the Tsetse flies as they it's not easy for them to reach tree level.
Also, the tree-climbing lions climb to branches to escape the heat on the ground and enjoy the cool air breeze and to have a clear view to catch meals.
And also its said that they climb trees depending on the height, stem, etc. Nonetheless, the exact reason as to why the lions climb up the tree branches remains unknown.
The Ishasha Sector is very famous because of its population of the tree-climbing lions.
The lions are normally seen lazily lying up on the branches of the huge fig trees staring down at the numerous Uganda kobs that graze in the open Ishasha plains as they are the main prey for the lions. These lions can be commonly seen sleeping on branches in the afternoon as they digest their food after lunch.
Visitors on a Uganda safari are also rewarded with views of other wild animals such as hyenas, Uganda kobs, topis, buffaloes, elephants, and more.
Getting there:
Take the direct road from the northern Queen Elizabeth Sector through the Katunguru Village crossing the channel Bridge. Then follow the border post of the Ishasha. It is normally full of mud in the rainy season and requires a 4×4 vehicle.
The road is repeatedly being maintained as rain destroys it even more quickly.