African lions are the largest and most imposing carnivore in Africa. They are the only true social cats and have special #cultural significance in most countries on the continent. In Uganda, lions enjoy a reputation as ‘#kingofthebeasts’ and are popular symbols of royalty, strength and bravery.In Uganda lions are mainly found in the three largest #savannah parks: #MurchisonFallsNationalPark (MFNP), #KidepoValleyNationalPark (KVNP) and #QueenElizabethNationalPark (QENP). In QENP, the #Ishashalions are known for their unique behavior of #climbing trees and have been branded the "Ishasha tree-climbing lions" by tourists.  #Lions, after #mountaingorillas, are the most sought-after species by #tourists visiting Uganda.  Here at www.ssemambotours.com....#tourism #adventure #discovery is our #passion .Designed on our website are different #lion destinations across East Africa




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