Volcanoes Safaris

Mount Gahinga: Knitting with the Batwa

Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) works with a community of Batwa people in the southern volcanic area of Uganda.  One of the VSPT’s first projects with the Batwa was the creation of a Vocational Centre to give practical training in specialized skills such as sewing and crafts.  This Centre was made possible by the kind donations from […]

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Praveen Moman nominated on the CBFP board!

Praveen Moman, visionary conservationist and founder of Volcanoes Safaris, has been nominated to be part of the advisory council of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership. He has been a pioneer of great ape eco-tourism, working in the private sector in East Africa for over 15 years. His vast knowledge and experience has earned him a […]

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New Photo Competition Prize!

We’ve been so overwhelmed by the quantity and indeed the quality of the responses to our Photo Competition ‘Wildlife Adventures from Around the World’ that we’ve put together a brand new People’s Choice prize! We thought that only one winner would be harsh considering how many of you have put yourselves forward for inclusion so […]

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Fashion tips for your safari from Amon the guide!

Travelling to Uganda and Rwanda doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look fashionable – we also follow the fashion trends! Gucci, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton – who hasn’t heard of them?! When you are packing, mix up your wardrobe a bit…remember, fashionable can still mean functional. Uganda and Rwanda are tropical countries but can also get cold […]

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