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Volcanoes Safaris lodges have been nominated for the Travel and Leisure World’s Best Awards 2022!

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Volcanoes Safaris Rwanda Green HomesVolcanoes Safaris lodges have been nominated for the Travel and Leisure World’s Best Awards 2022! We are incredibly honoured to be recognised for these prestigious awards.

Volcanoes Safaris has been at the forefront of reviving gorilla and chimpanzee tourism since 1997. Our lodges connect guests to local community and conservation projects which create a long-term sustainable income for local people, enriching their livelihoods and protecting the surrounding wildlife habitats.

Please vote for Volcanoes Safaris lodges and share your travel experiences at tlworldsbest.com/vote or follow this link. Voters will be entered into a competition to win a dream trip for two worth $15,000.

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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.

Safari Activities

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.