Queen Elizabeth National Park isn’t just a birdwatcher’s paradise; the Ishasha Sector is also home to one of just two known populations of tree-climbing lions.
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(Yes, the pride literally can be found relaxing among the knobby branches of fig trees.)
Ishasha Wilderness Camp, a constellation of 10 luxury canvas tents perched next to the Ntungwe River, is the only camp situated inside the park, for easy access to safari drives and sundowners overlooking the pristine African bush.
The property also arranges sunrise hot-air balloon rides, where the sight of predators on the prowl rewards those willing to wake up before dawn.