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 […]
Photo: Lion cub and Larissa taken in QECA by Andrew Kato Background Since 2022, Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) has been working in partnership with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to implement an annual African lion and large carnivore survey in Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area (QECA), Uganda. The project objectives are: 1) to establish […]
Mount Gahinga and Kyambura Gorge are thrilled to have been voted the 4th and 6th Favorite Safari Lodges in the 2024 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards! Both lodges feature in the Top 100 Hotels in the World. Thank you to all our partners, staff, guests and friends for your support! Mount Gahinga Lodge Voted […]
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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.
