Volcanoes Safaris Blog
Happy holidays from the Volcanoes Safaris team. Here are a few of our favorite moments from 2023. We were delighted to share them all with you! We hosted a panel discussion in January on The Future of Gorillas and Chimpanzees in the Albertine Rift with the Jane Goodall Institute, Conservation Through Public Health, Gorilla Doctors, Ape Alliance, […]
Tom is a leading wildlife photographer and is recognised for his powerful and engaging portraiture of Africa’s large mammals, including the mountain gorillas in Uganda. He has kindly shared his top 5 tips on how to improve your technique when photographing the mountain gorillas Use a F2.8 Lens Due to the thick forest and foliage, […]
We were incredibly honored to have received recognition in a series of awards in 2023 including Travel + Leisure Worlds’ Best Awards, Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards and Marie Claire Sustainability Awards! Volcanoes Safaris Virunga Lodge in Rwanda and Mount Gahinga Lodge in Uganda have were listed in Travel + Leisure readers’ favorite safari lodges in Africa […]
Volcanoes Safaris were delighted to attend and sponsor Conservation Through Public Health 20th Anniversary event alongside many distinguished guests at Sheraton hotel Kampala and participated in an auction raffle, giving away a prize of 2 nights at our Bwindi Lodge. A panel discussion was held on “Community-led One Health/PHE and it’s critical role in biodiversity […]
This holiday season we are reaching out to request your assistance for vital community and conservation projects that Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust supports near our lodges in Uganda and Rwanda. In partnership with Empowers Africa, contributions from US residents are tax-deductible. Support Needed Bwindi Bar Youth Hospitality Training Program – support from $2,500 Bwindi Bar provides practical hospitality training for […]
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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.
