The 45-acre Kyambura Wetland, part of the Kyambura Gorge Ecotourism Project, is a sanctuary for over 220 species of birds, mammals, and reptiles.
The wetland was previously used as an illegal brick works but has returned to its natural state thanks to the conservation efforts of Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust and the local communities living nearby.
As seasons shift and species migrate to favourable locations, new species are regularly being seen. VSPT runs guide training programs in the wetlands to train local youth in wildlife and conservation.
Join Andrew, a graduate from the training program in 2022 and now a wildlife guide at Kyambura Gorge Lodge, on an evening walk through the wetland.
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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.
