Volcanoes Safaris Blog
2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the announcement in 1972 by then President Idi Amin of the expulsion of the Asians from Uganda. To mark the event, the Trustees of Arundells, Edward Heath’s home in Salisbury, arranged an exhibition and panel discussion to mark the event. The expulsion happened while Edward Heath was Prime Minister […]
Celebrations in honour of Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday were in full swing yesterday at the Kyambura Gorge Lodge. Augustine, VSPT Project Coordinator and Priscilla and Philbert from the lodge management team hosted James Byamukama and Peter Apell from the Jane Goodall Institute Uganda, alongside members from the local community to celebrate. 90 indigenous trees were […]
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 […]
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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.
