Jane Goodall is a world-renowned expert on chimpanzees, conservationist, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute. In 2021, Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust partnered with the Jane Goodall Institute in Uganda to safeguard the Kyambura ecosystem and the threatened chimpanzee population who live in the gorge. The partnership has since launched the Roots […]
We are delighted to announce the launch of Virunga Lodge Football Club! The Virunga staff and local community joined together to play in the recent Kagame Cup, playing several games against teams from the neighboring Musanze District. Follow us for updates on the team’s progress during the rest of the season!
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust was honored to receive the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Award for “outstanding contribution to wildlife conservation in Uganda”. Staff from Kyambura Ecotourism Project, based at Kyambura Gorge Lodge were delighted to receive the award on behalf of VSPT. Learn more about our conservation and community projects and how you can get involved […]
The Fig Tree Trail camera traps at Kyambura Gorge Lodge have captured a wonderful first-ever sighting of a giant pangolin! Pangolins are nocturnal and solitary creatures that inhabit forests and savannah areas in Asia and Africa. Populations of pangolins are declining due to rapid habitat loss and the illegal wildlife trade. In partnership with the […]
Listen to Kevin James, Volcanoes Safaris COO, speaking to Angela Fedele in the latest episode of PROTECT podcast “Gorilla Conservation & Community with Volcanoes Safaris”. Kevin shares some insights and experience on gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda and Rwanda and how Volcanoes Safaris connects to local communities and conservation activities. Listen to the podcast […]
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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.
