The Rwanda Countryside & the Virunga Volcanoes
It is no wonder Rwanda is known as the land of a thousand hills, they are visible in every direction, stretching far into the distance. The most striking feature of the landscape, however, is how incredibly cultivated it is, with virtually every square centimetre growing one crop or another. The iron roofs of dwellings glint […]
Volcanoes Safaris Update on Eastern Congo 12 April 2018
In recent weeks there have been media reports of security incidents near Virunga National Park in Eastern DRC. The situation in southern Uganda and Rwanda remains normal and is not affected by the situation in Eastern DRC. Volcanoes Safaris does not operate in DRC. The government of Uganda and Rwanda have reinforced security in the […]
Gahinga Batwa Village Receives Support from Adventure Travel Conservation Fund
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) is thrilled to announce that the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF) has voted to support the Gahinga Batwa Village! The construction of the Gahinga Batwa Village started in the fall of 2017. The funding from the ATCF will contribute towards the permanent settlement for the Gahinga community of Batwa pygmies, a group of about […]
Volcanoes Safaris Lodges in Uganda Upgrade Complete: Introducing the Luxury Forest Lodge!
Volcanoes Safaris is proud to announce that the upgrade of one of our Safari lodges in Uganda, Bwindi Lodge is complete! During 2017, the lodge has been progressively renovated and all areas have fully reopened in January 2018. The luxury forest lodge in Bwindi now features a redesigned guest lounge and dining area that bring the feel […]