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Expertly curated great ape and wildlife safaris incorporating sustainable conservation and community projects

Volcanoes Safaris have been pioneers of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in the region for over 25 years offering a complete tailormade safari service to award-winning lodges in Rwanda and Uganda.

Our safaris give you a unique insight into the world of the endangered mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, their habitats, and the communities that live nearby.

The Volcanoes team is excited to welcome you to on safari and to share the rich culture, history, and hospitality traditions of the Great Lakes Region of Africa.

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Award winning Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safaris

Volcanoes Safaris is the only company in the world to focus exclusively on the gorilla and chimpanzee parks of Uganda and Rwanda, a very rare and distinct type of eco-tourism.

Our expertly curated great ape safaris combine exceptional wildlife experiences with behind-the-scenes access to unique community and conservation projects, developed by the Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust while staying at the finest lodges in Uganda and Rwanda.

We have three lodges near the mountain gorilla parks: Virunga in Rwanda and Bwindi and Mount Gahinga in Uganda. Kyambura Gorge and Kibale focus on the chimpanzees.

 

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Celebrating 25 Years

In 2022 we celebrated the 25th anniversary of Volcanoes Safaris with a series of events with our partners, including the Jane Goodall Institute, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, and Empowers Africa. We hosted a retreat with 25 conservationists at Mount Gahinga Lodge, where the ‘Albertine Apes Alliance’  was created to support collective action and advocacy to support the long term future of the great apes in the Albertine Rift.

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Conservation and Community

Each Volcanoes Lodge undertakes a range of non-profit community and conservation activities in its neighbourhood.

The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust aims to create long-term, self-sustaining projects that enrich the livelihoods of local communities, promote the conservation of the great apes, restore natural habitats and work with communities and institutions to reduce human-wildlife conflict.

Our new partnership with Empowers Africa as our fiscal sponsor provides a simple way for contributions from US residents to be tax-deductible.

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To protect gorillas from disease, no children under 15 years are allowed to go gorilla tracking. For guests booking a stay at Virunga Lodge, please note that the minimum age limit for children at Virunga Lodge is 12 years.

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Chimpanzee Tracking

Tracking chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor is nothing short of exhilarating. The chimps effortlessly cross and scamper through the trees above the gorge, and visitors on the other hand must cross the river using natural bridges in order to keep up with the chimps. So although the walk usually lasts only 2–3 hours, descending the steep gorge and crossing the log bridges over the river requires some agility and fitness.

Chimpanzee tracking is also available in nearby Kalinzu, a forest reserve 30 minutes drive from Kyambura Gorge Lodge where there is a community of about 40 habituated chimpanzees.