Volcanoes Safaris has launched a new guide training program at Kibale Lodge. Every quarter three young local youth are recruited to join the nature and guiding team, led by Volcanoes’ guide Saidi Kakuru, and begin their training on wildlife and conservation on the 150 acres of rejuvenating land surrounding Kibale Lodge.
Since May 2024 over 100 bird, mammal and primate species have been recorded by our trainees at the Kibale site.
Guests at Kibale Lodge can participate in a 2-hour guided birding walk around Lake Lugembe.
A donation of $1000 supports 3 trainees guides to join this program for 3 months.
A donation of $2500 will provide binoculars, guide books and a camera to a group of 3 trainees.
To support this project please click on the ‘donate now’ button below.
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Write to us on [email protected] or send us a message via the form on our contact page.
Rwanda: +250 (0) 252 502 452
Uganda: +256 (0) 414 346 464
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.
