This park is set in western Uganda, lying in Africa’s Great Rift Valley, with the Mountains of the Moon (Rwenzori Mountains) lying to the North.

One of the most interesting aspects of this park is the unique 'Tree climbing lions' of Ishasha.

Other interesting wildlife to be seen are the African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Uganda Cob, Bushbuck, Lions, Leopard, Mongeese, Warthogs and Giant Forest Hogs. Regular boat trips along the Kazinga Channel to view the many aquatic bird species such as Pink Flamingoes, Saddle Bill Storks, Pelicans, and Herons in addition to sightings of Hippo and Crocodiles .