Volcanoes Safaris
Rwanda is well known for its gorilla tracking and golden monkey activities, however this country is also a haven for a diversity of birds, which is unknown to some. The “Land of a Thousand Hills” is home to over 700 different bird species, with the majority endemic to the Albertine Rift Region. Birding tours are […]
The leopard is John Mugabwa’s favorite animal. Why? They are calculating, intelligent, graceful and very powerful animals. They come in a wide variety of coat colors, from a light buff or tawny in warmer, dryer areas to a dark shade in deep forests. Their spots are circular in East African leopards but square in southern […]
The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) in partnership with Mvule Trust is constructing a tree nursery and conservation outreach program in Kyambura. The VSPT will host and supervise the project while Mvule Trust will fund it. Kyambura is one of many densely populated communities neighboring Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwest Uganda. Communities in this area […]
Book a safari with two nights or more at Kyambura Gorge Lodge and get an extra night free! In celebration of the lost chimps of Kyambura, Volcanoes Safaris is delighted to announce a special offer at Kyambura Gorge Lodge for the rest of 2014. Book any safari or accommodation at Kyambura Gorge Lodge from 5th […]
Last week, Praveen and I joined the people of Kinoni, the main village near Virunga Lodge in Rwanda to commemorate 20 years since the Genocide in 1994. Praveen was asked to address the four hundred or so people there. He reminded people that it was important to remember the genocide and learn from it and […]
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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.
