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

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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.

Take advantage of our 2025 Special Offers and receive complimentary gorilla permits, complimentary lodge nights, and last minute best rates.

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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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Featured Safaris

10 Night Primates of the Great Rift Valley Safari

This unique safari links the finest gorilla and chimpanzee sites in Africa

7 Night Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari

Our classic great ape safari in Uganda

7 Night Great Ape Conservation Safari in Uganda

7 Night Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Batwa Culture Safari

See the rare golden monkeys, and track the majestic mountain gorillas in both Rwanda and Uganda

Big Cat Photography Safari with Dr Alexander Braczkowski

7 Night Chimpanzee Safari

7 Night Kibale Bwindi Safari

Bwindi Lodge 25th Anniversary Special Offer: Free Gorilla Permit

Special Offers

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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.