Facts About Tree Climbing Lions
It is somewhat uncommon for lions to actually climb trees. There are no more than 2 populations in whole world of such lions that do actually climb trees as one of their day after day behavior. One of these populations is found within the Ishasha sector which is found in the south part of the well known Queen Elizabeth National Park within Uganda. The other population is found in Lake Manyara National Park in the Southern part of Tanzania.
Why do the lions climb trees.
- Some think it is cultural ingrained others say the lions want to escape pestering insects .
- To have a better view of their prey as the fig trees provide better cover for the lions.
5 Day Queen Elizabeth NP Safari
Day 1: Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Hit
the road in the morning following the foot hills of the mystical Rwenzori
Mountain
Ranges to Queen Elizabeth National park. Dinner and overnight at:
Day 2: Game Drive and Wild Chimps trek
After a cup of
tea/coffee, go for a dawn game drive to catch up with the early risers and
predator returning to their conceal outs. Expect an adventurous encounter with
Lions, hyenas, herds of elephants, buffaloes, jackals, bush pigs, bush bucks
and many more.
After lunch, go for a
Boat cruise along the kazinga channel famous for the highest concentration of Hippos, crocodiles,
Buffalos and Elephants along the shores.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge on Day 1.
Day 3: Ishasha Tree Climbing Lions Tour, Transfer to Bwindi forest
Have breakfast and go for an exclusive game drive as you transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will go through the Ishasha sector (home of tree climbing lions) to reach Bwindi in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at:
Accommodation
Luxury:Buhooma Community Haven Lodge: http://www.buhomacommunity.com/
Budget:
Buhooma Community Rest Camp: www.buhomacommunity.com/
Day 4: Gorilla Tracking Excursion
Have breakfast and assemble at the park headquarters for briefing before penetrating the impenetrable bwindi forest in search for gorillas. Time taken searching for the Giant humble apes ranges between 2-9 hours depending on their movement and the group you are trekking. Dinner and overnight as above on day 3
Day 5: Travel back to Kampala
Early in the morning after breakfast we shall leave for Kampala and have enroute stop at the Equator for photographs to act as souvenirs reaching Kampala in early afternoon fort your flight back to Kampala.
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Per person sharing
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2 people
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4 people
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6 people
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Luxury
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$2,220
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$1,930
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$1,820
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Mid-range
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$1,950
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$1,767
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$1,650
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Budget
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$1,825
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$1,575
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$1,460
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Included in the price:
- Ground transport in a private 4WD safari vehicle including an experienced English speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation as described in the itinerary, based on a double room sharing
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Entrance and ranger fees for the national parks
- Activities mentioned in the program
- Gorilla permit
Exclusions:
- International flight
- Visa
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry service
- Tips
For Details contact us:
Tel:+256-392001357
Email:Info@platinumsafarisug.com
Vist our website: www.platinumsafarisug.com
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