A new member of the Mucunguzi mountain gorilla family in Bwindi has been born to mother Migogo, taking the group up to 15 gorillas! Thank you to the Uganda Wildlife Authority and ranger Amanya Elius for the photo and your continuous conservation work to safeguard the mountain gorillas.
Volcanoes Safaris lodges have been nominated for the prestigious Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025! Bwindi Lodge, Kyambura Gorge Lodge, and Mount Gahinga Lodge are listed under Uganda Hotels, and Virunga Lodge under Rwanda Hotels. Volcanoes Safaris is also listed under “Tour Operators and Safari Outfitters” (Please also add a brief comment in the […]
The 45-acre Kyambura Wetland, part of the Kyambura Gorge Ecotourism Project, is a sanctuary for over 220 species of birds, mammals, and reptiles. The wetland was previously used as an illegal brick works but has returned to its natural state thanks to the conservation efforts of Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust and the local communities living […]
Tucked into the misty foothills of the Virunga volcanoes, the award-winning, charming Mount Gahinga Lodge captures the traditions of the Bufimbira culture and is the perfect base to trek the famous Nyakagyezi gorilla family, the only group in Mgahinga park. Recently recognized with several prestigious industry awards, Mount Gahinga Lodge is included in our 7 […]
Happy World Gorilla Day! Today, we celebrate the gorillas and honor all those dedicated to protecting them. Mountain gorillas live only in two small ecosystems across Uganda, Rwanda and DRC. Their population has doubled over the last 30 years to just over 1,000, but their future remains precarious as the risks from disease, development, and […]
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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.
