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Ishasha

About Ishasha

Ishasha is one of the most rewarding parts of Queen Elizabeth National Park if you want a safari setting that feels quieter and a little more distinctive. Best known for its tree-climbing lions, this southern sector also gives you wide savannah landscapes, good wildlife viewing, and an easy link between classic safari time and gorilla trekking in Bwindi. It’s a strong choice if you want something that feels scenic, memorable, and slightly less busy than the park’s more visited areas. 

When to visit

June to August is the strongest safari window, while December to February is another rewarding period for drier game drives and clearer wildlife viewing.

Most popular: June - August

Spring · Mar, Apr, May

March to May is wetter, greener, and moodier, with heavier rain making the plains lush and the whole sector feel more atmospheric. It is quieter and beautifully scenic, though game drives can be more weather-dependent and tracks softer.

Summer · Jun, Jul, Aug

June to August is one of the best times to explore Ishasha, with the driest stretch of the year helping make wildlife drives easier and more comfortable. The open plains feel brighter, visibility is stronger, and the famous fig trees stand out beautifully against the dry-season landscape.

Autumn · Sep, Oct, Nov

September to November brings greener scenery and another wetter stretch, especially deeper into the season. The landscape looks rich and alive, but rain can make conditions less consistently dry than the main safari months.

Winter · Dec, Jan, Feb

December to February is another excellent season for Ishasha, with warm days and a relatively drier feel than the main wet months. It is a rewarding time for game drives through the sector’s tree-climbing lion country and wide southern plains.

Weather Highlights

  • Summer high

    28°C / 82°F

  • Winter low

    17°C / 63°F

  • Rain

    165 days

  • Snow

    0 days

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