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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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Gahinga – In the Rufumbira language spoken by the Batwa, meaning ‘a pillar of stones.’ But how do you make a pillar of stones? It’s not a trick question, you simply start with the foundation. The indigenous Batwa are building their own pillar of stones. For as long as they can remember they have lived […]
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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.
