Seeing lions is undeniably one of the highlights of a Uganda game safari. Also known as the “Kings of the Jungle,” lions are one of the most sought-after wild animals by travelers on Uganda safaris. The famous cats are among the “Big five game” which travelers normally look for during game drives in the open savannahs of Uganda parks. Superfine Safaris is one of the reliable travel agents in Uganda, which guarantees you a chance to see lions on your wildlife experience in the Pearl of Africa.
Lion safaris in Uganda complement other wildlife experiences such as boat cruising, mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, bird watching, cultural tours and walking tours among others which together make a complete Uganda safari package
Best places to See Lions in Uganda
Murchison Falls National Park
Located in northwestern Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park is known to host a thriving population of lions which gives travelers high chances of seeing them. The northern part of the park is the best spot to see lions in the park. Guided morning and evening is the best time to see lions actively hunting and socializing. Buligi and Paraa areas shelter the highest lion population in Murchison falls National Park. The high lion’s population in the park is highly attributed to the diverse habitats for their wild animals, inclusive of lions. Other wild animals in Murchison Falls National Park include Elephants, Giraffes, buffalo, Uganda kobs, Waterbucks, Topis, Oribis and warthogs, among others
The popular activities in Murchison Falls National Park include game viewing, boat cruising to the bottom of the falls, hiking to the top of the falls, chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest, nature walking, community tours and scenic viewing, among others. Our customized 3 Days Murchison Falls Park tour is the best package to explore the famous park in the shortest time possible
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Ranked the second biggest and popular National Park in Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park is another best spot to see lions in Uganda. Lions are mostly seen in the Kasenyi plains and Mweya Peninsula during game drives. The experimental Lion tracking experience in Kasenyi gives travelers a more intimate encounter with the kings of the jungle.
In addition, Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to the rare tree-climbing lions seen in Ishasha sector in the southern region of the park. Other wild animals seen in Queen Elizabeth National Park include leopards, Uganda kobs, Buffalo, Hippos, waterbucks, warthogs, monitor lizards and crocodiles among others. Other attractions in the park include chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge, boat cruising at Kazinga channel, lion tracking, nature/forest walking, Bird watching and camping among others
Kidepo Valley National Park
Despite the remote location in the extreme North-Eastern Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park boasts a growing population of lions in Uganda making it one of the best places to see them. Lions are seen on the rocks during the morning and evening hours when they are actively hunting. The fewer crowds in Kidepo valley National Park have kept the park natural rewarding travelers with an offbeaten kind of experience. The other things to see and do in the ark include game viewing, bird watching, community tours, Rock climbing, scenic viewing, Camping and camping among others
Best time to see Lions
Dry seasons from June to September and December to February is ranked the best time to see lions in Uganda. During this time, e vegetation is shorter, making wildlife easier to spot.
