We are delighted to share the news of a new baby gorilla in Bwindi! A beautiful little baby has been born
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We are delighted to share the news of a new baby gorilla in Bwindi! A beautiful little baby has been born
This holiday season we are reaching out to request your support for vital community and conservation projects in Uganda and Rwanda. Volcanoes
Dr Jane Goodall, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), addressed the @UNESCO World Headquarters in a captivating speech
The Kyambura Lion Monitoring Project is honoured to receive support and funding from the Lion Recovery Fund for the 2024 lion census
A new member of the Mucunguzi mountain gorilla family in Bwindi has been born to mother Migogo, taking the group up to
Volcanoes Safaris lodges have been nominated for the prestigious Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025! Bwindi Lodge, Kyambura Gorge Lodge, and
The 45-acre Kyambura Wetland, part of the Kyambura Gorge Ecotourism Project, is a sanctuary for over 220 species of birds, mammals, and
Tucked into the misty foothills of the Virunga volcanoes, the charming Mount Gahinga Lodge captures the traditions of the Bufimbira culture and
Happy World Gorilla Day! Today, we celebrate the gorillas and honor all those dedicated to protecting them. Mountain gorillas live only in
Photo: Lion cub and Larissa taken in QECA by Andrew Kato Background Since 2022, Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) has been
Mount Gahinga and Kyambura Gorge are thrilled to have been voted the 4th and 6th Favorite Safari Lodges in the 2024 Travel
Book your Christmas safari now with Volcanoes Safaris to our award-winning lodges and enjoy our low season rates. Embark on an unforgettable
Dorcus Niwaha, a graduate of the Bwindi Bar hospitality training program, has successfully secured a job with Conservation Through Public Health. Dorcus
At Kyambura Gorge Lodge, guests can explore the changing landscapes of Kyambura Gorge and Queen Elizabeth National Park on a private walking
Join Bosco, Racheal and Johnson as they search for Kaime, one of the big male lions in Kasenyi in Queen Elizabeth National
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust was honoured to receive an award for “Outstanding Contribution to Chimpanzee Conservation and Ecotourism”. Lillian Namkika, VSPT coordinator
A new baby gorilla has been born to mother Munini and Silverback Bweza of the Nshongi gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest!
Today on World Lion Day we thank and pay tribute to all of those who work to protect the iconic and endangered
Launched to celebrate the opening of Kibale Lodge in July, links the finest gorilla and chimpanzee sites in Africa. Trek chimpanzees in
Over the last year, Celine Ishimwe, Volcanoes Safaris Head Botanist, and her team of 50 gardeners planted over 250,000 indigenous seedlings at
We are delighted to announce that Kibale Lodge, the new chimpanzee lodge from Volcanoes Safaris, has opened today! Book your stay as
The Kyambura Lion Monitoring Team have recorded a groundbreaking discovery in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda. Through the project’s lion monitoring and
At Kibale Lodge, guests can participate in the Tree Nursery and Reforestation Project during their stay. Join Volcanoes Safaris head botanist Celine
Volcanoes Safaris Kyambura managers Priscilla, Philbert and Isaiah and Augustine, VPST Project Coordinator, were honoured to welcome Sam Mwanda, Uganda Wildlife Authority
Emmanuel Ahishakiye, Manager Virunga Lodge, welcomed guests to the 20th anniversary celebration. He led a minute’s silence for the 30th commemoration of
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) Project Coordinators are excited to present the 2023 annual report. Read the full report below to learn
We are delighted that Volcanoes Safaris lodges are nominated in the Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2024! It is an honour
We are delighted to announce that Betty Nassuna, Sales Manager Volcanoes Safaris, has been named a Top Traveler Specialist by Condé Nast
Volcanoes Safaris, the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee eco-tourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997, announces the opening of Kibale Lodge
2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the announcement in 1972 by then President Idi Amin of the expulsion of the Asians from
Celebrations in honour of Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday were in full swing yesterday at the Kyambura Gorge Lodge. Augustine, VSPT Project Coordinator
Jane Goodall is a world-renowned expert on chimpanzees, conservationist, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute. In 2021,
We are delighted to announce the launch of Virunga Lodge Football Club! The Virunga staff and local community joined together to play
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust was honored to receive the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Award for “outstanding contribution to wildlife conservation in Uganda”. Staff
The Fig Tree Trail camera traps at Kyambura Gorge Lodge have captured a wonderful first-ever sighting of a giant pangolin! Pangolins are
Listen to Kevin James, Volcanoes Safaris COO, speaking to Angela Fedele in the latest episode of PROTECT podcast “Gorilla Conservation & Community
Our six-day gorilla safari to Virunga in Rwanda, and Mount Gahinga in Uganda, will give you a unique insight into the world
As one of the village elders in the Batwa community, Jane has worked closely with Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust to improve the
Praveen Moman, Founder Volcanoes Safaris, has been recognised as an A-list travel expert for chimpanzee and gorilla safaris by Travel and Leisure.
Volcanoes Safaris is proud to sponsor the sculpture exhibition ‘A Journey From Adversity to Artistry’ by Peter Oloya, the award-winning Ugandan artist.
‘Peter Oloya embodies the best of Uganda both in the depth of his exceptional artistic work, his humility and spirit, in a
Volcanoes Safaris lodges have been nominated for the Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024! Bwindi Lodge, Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Mount
The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) is working in partnership with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to implement its second annual African
Happy holidays from the Volcanoes Safaris team. Here are a few of our favorite moments from 2023. We were delighted to share
Praveen Moman, Founder Volcanoes Safaris, was featured on Changemakers: The Gorilla Champion podcast on Uganda’s first wildlife vet and expert on mountain
Tom is a leading wildlife photographer and is recognised for his powerful and engaging portraiture of Africa’s large mammals, including the mountain
We were incredibly honored to have received recognition in a series of awards in 2023 including Travel + Leisure Worlds’ Best Awards,
Volcanoes Safaris were delighted to attend and sponsor Conservation Through Public Health 20th Anniversary event alongside many distinguished guests at Sheraton hotel
This holiday season we are reaching out to request your assistance for vital community and conservation projects that Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust
Priscilla and Emmanuel, lodge managers with Volcanoes Safaris, have been celebrating with the lodge teams after the recent recognition of Kyambura and
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Volcanoes Safaris is proud to sponsor Oliver Bruck’s film on the legendary photographer Mirella Ricciardi. Join us for an unforgettable evening at
Vote now for Volcanoes Safaris Lodges in the Travel + Leisure 2024 World’s Best Awards survey! Visit tlworldsbest.com/vote to rate your favorite
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust is pleased to share a scientific update on the statue of the 2023 African lion and carnivore survey
Volcanoes Safaris, the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997, is opening its fifth lodge in July
We would like to congratulate our previous Kyambura Youth Training Programme trainees Atwine Collin, Alex Byamugisha and Olivias Musiimenta on their graduation.
We are delighted to see our very own, Francis Kiwanuka, Head guide Volcanoes Safaris Uganda featured in Fodor’s Travel, 10 Rules You
As part of our 25th anniversary celebrations, Volcanoes Safaris hosted a retreat at Mount Gahinga Lodge to bring together conservation and ecotourism
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust has partnered with the world’s first not-for-profit streaming platform Ecoflix to showcase community and conservation short films. In
“This World Gorilla Day we highlight the last few places in the world where conservation vacationers can see these highly endangered primates
We laced our boots, loaded our rucksacks, and ran in support of Africa’s Wildlife Rangers! The Wildlife Ranger Challenge is the world’s
Mount Gahinga Lodge is a charming, magical property, inspired by traditional design and build techniques, reflecting the aesthetic traditions of the Bufimbira
Volcanoes Safaris are honoured to be named winner of the Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards 2023 in the Independent Hotels category. Giles
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) is pleased to announce the launch of a lion and large carnivore monitoring project, based at Kyambura
Written by Jonathan Silverman – San Francisco, CA USA – 1st Grade School Teacher As I packed my two carry-on bags to
Volcanoes Safaris is delighted to announce that Virunga Lodge in Rwanda and Mount Gahinga Lodge in Uganda have been listed in Travel
It was a pleasure to attend the wonderful book launch in Kampala for Walking With Gorillas, by Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka at Kampala
We have recently released a short film that highlights some of Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) unique and special community and conservation
Volcanoes Safaris, the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee eco-tourism in Uganda and Rwanda for 25 years, is to open its fifth lodge
Praveen Moman, founder Volcanoes Safaris and Kevin James, COO, were delighted to attend the UK launch of Walking With Gorillas, the new
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust were delighted to sponsor and participate in the 2023-2033 Uganda Wildlife Authority Strategic Action Plan for Uganda’s Large
We are delighted that Volcanoes Safaris lodges are nominated in the Condé Nast Traveller’s Annual Readers’ Choice Awards! It is an honour
We are thrilled to see Praveen Moman, Founder Volcanoes Safaris featured in the latest edition of Ndege News Volcanoes Safaris is credited
Praveen Moman: Conserving Great Apes and Uplifting Communities Praveen recently shared his experience about Volcanoes Safaris and its non-profit arm, Volcanoes Safaris
In January 2023 Praveen Moman, Founder Volcanoes Safaris, hosted ‘The Future of Gorillas and Chimpanzees in the Albertine Rift’, a panel
Volcanoes Safaris is delighted to announce its support for Conservation Through Public Health initiative to install ten mobile toilets along the Ivy
Follow this link to watch a short teaser for a video we are producing to mark this important milestone on our journey.
Praveen Moman, Founder of Volcanoes Safaris, will be a panelist at the Beyond Trophy Hunting event hosted by Born Free in London
People often ask what led to an Indian being the founder of an ecotourism company in the heart of Africa. The answer
As part of a series of events to celebrate the 25th anniversary, Volcanoes Safaris was honoured to host an informal retreat to
Vote now in the Travel + Leisure 2023 World’s Best Awards Survey! Volcanoes Safaris is honored to be nominated for such a
Volcanoes Safaris is delighted to announce that Virunga Lodge has won the Conde Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best
We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition in the year of our 25th anniversary, celebrating our journey as pioneers of gorilla
Volcanoes Safaris is pleased to announce support for the new, state-of-the-art Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Campus for its programs to ensure wild
Praveen Moman was honored to attend the Tusk Ball at the London Natural History Museum in May 2022. Volcanoes Safaris donated a
Congratulations to Gorilla Doctors for the opening of their new campus in Musanze, Rwanda. Emmanuel Ahishakiye the Manager of Virunga Lodge proudly
The Batwa Solar Power Project aims to provide access to electricity to the Batwa community near Mount Gahinga Lodge. The Batwa
The team from Volcanoes Safaris had the privilege of being shown around the newly opened Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey
When you stay at Kyambura Gorge Lodge make sure you take a visit to Rwenzori Founders. The award-winning sculpture gallery and bronze
Praveen Moman, Founder Volcanoes Safaris is described as an “ecotourism pioneer and gorilla evangelist” in an interview with Fathom. In the interview,
As the only gorilla family in the area, anyone staying at Mount Gahinga Lodge to trek gorillas will have visited the Nyakagezi
Guests at Mount Gahinga Lodge can take part in the Batwa Cultural Heritage Trail. Built on the Mount Gahinga Lodge property. The
Francis Kiwanuka, Volcanoes Safaris Head Guide, is one of the most experienced and talented guides in the region, having worked with VS
Dear Supporter, This holiday season we are reaching out to request your assistance for vital projects that Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (see
We are proud to introduce you to Nyiramahirwe Claudine and Nsengiyumva Kabeni, community guides working at Mount Gahinga Lodge. Both Claudine and
We are delighted and honoured that Bwindi Lodge has been included on the list of the top 10 eco-lodges in the world
Praveen Moman and VS management recently visited the Gahinga Batwa Village near Mount Gahinga Lodge and met with the village committee members.
The Kyambura Bee Keepers Co-Operative have been producing honey in Kyambura since 2012. Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust recruits and trains people from
Approximately 100 years ago a considerable number of people migrated from Rwanda, Zaire and the southern edge of the forest to the
In the TedX talk, entitled “Save Gorillas: Focus on Communities”, Praveen Moman, Founder Volcanoes Safaris, argues that we need to change the
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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.