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The Fig Tree Trail camera traps at Kyambura Gorge Lodge have captured a wonderful first-ever sighting of a giant pangolin! Pangolins are nocturnal and solitary creatures that inhabit forests and savannah areas in Asia and Africa. Populations of pangolins are declining due to rapid habitat loss and the illegal wildlife trade. In partnership with the […]
Listen to Kevin James, Volcanoes Safaris COO, speaking to Angela Fedele in the latest episode of PROTECT podcast “Gorilla Conservation & Community with Volcanoes Safaris”. Kevin shares some insights and experience on gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Uganda and Rwanda and how Volcanoes Safaris connects to local communities and conservation activities. Listen to the podcast […]
Our six-day gorilla safari to Virunga in Rwanda, and Mount Gahinga in Uganda, will give you a unique insight into the world of the endangered mountain gorillas, their habitats, and the communities that live nearby. Stay at Mount Gahinga Lodge in Uganda, a charming hand-built lodge, nestled in the foothills of the volcanoes, which reflects […]
As one of the village elders in the Batwa community, Jane has worked closely with Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust to improve the literacy rates, ensure community members have access to healthcare, and increase the community’s agricultural output. This week, Jane and the community harvested over 1000kg of potatoes which were planted last November. Volcanoes Safaris […]
Praveen Moman, Founder Volcanoes Safaris, has been recognised as an A-list travel expert for chimpanzee and gorilla safaris by Travel and Leisure. In the article, Praveen has been described as ‘one of the most influential vacation specialists in the world’. Praveen founded Volcanoes Safaris in 1997 near gorilla and chimpanzee national parks in Uganda 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.
