Volcanoes Safaris Blog
Volcanoes Safaris, the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997, proudly celebrates the 25th anniversary of its award-winning Bwindi Lodge. Overlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and with stunning views of the forest canopy, Bwindi Lodge is one of Africa’s unique lodges. From its beginnings as a simple camp in […]
A new baby gorilla has been born to mother Izihirwa of the Musilikale group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda! This new birth brings the group’s total to 24 members. With only around 1100 mountain gorillas in existence, every birth is a joyous occasion! Photo credit: Jonas Antony
The Kyambura Lion Monitoring Project is honored to be named a recipient of the 2025 Adventure Travel Conservation Fund grant. This funding will support the team’s conservation work in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, and provide education and training opportunities in wildlife monitoring and conservation for local people and UWA rangers. Thank you to […]
Kyambura Pangolin Monitoring Project – Support needed: $5,000 In March 2024, a camera trap near Kyambura Gorge Lodge captured remarkable footage of a giant pangolin – the first recorded sighting of this species in the Kyambura Gorge to our knowledge! Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust is now aiming to establish the first-ever census of pangolins in Kyambura […]
Book the ‘Primates of the Great Rift Valley’ Safari in 2025 and receive a free gorilla permit! Book the ‘Primates of the Great Rift Valley’ safari before 31 March 2025 and receive both a complimentary night at Kibale Lodge worth up to $2,000 and a free gorilla permit worth $800 at Mount Gahinga Lodge. Stay […]
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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.
