Dear Colleague The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) announced on 6 May that there will be an immediate increase in the price of a gorilla permit in Rwanda from US $750 to US $1,500. The reasons for this increase are given in the attached letter from RDB. All tourism companies will be implementing this increase with immediate […]
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Introducing Tebuka!
Please join us in welcoming Tebuka to the Volcanoes Safaris family! The latest addition to our team celebrates his third birthday next month. We are delighted to sponsor this infant gorilla via the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Here is a little information about him, his family and where he lives. We will be giving you […]
A Special Encounter in Bwindi
One of my enduring memories of gorilla tracking at Bwindi was when we approached a nursing mother gorilla with her infant. The infant was busily nursing with her mother. I started taking pictures. My heart was pounding with excitement – so much so that I thought my heart would burst thru my chest to be […]
Uganda Uncovered – Roxy’s First Visit
Uganda is undoubtedly one of the most beautifully diverse countries with forests and plains, primates and game with the most welcoming friendly inhabitants. There is so much variation in the country, not just the landscapes, but also the different species you will find out there. My first stop was to Kyambura Gorge Lodge, situated outside […]
Volcanoes Hosts NatGeo 125 Year Tour
National Geographic, the most famous nature and travel organisation in the world, is celebrating its 125th birthday this year and the celebrations included a journey to the gorillas in Rwanda! Part of the series of celebrations that NG has put together to commemorate the milestone was a trip for a large group to Rwanda to […]
