We are delighted to announce that census data released today by the Uganda Wildlife Authority has revealed that the number of mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda has risen from the 2006 estimate of 302 to a minimum of 400 in 2011! This now brings the total world population of mountain gorillas up […]
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Volcanoes Offers Flying Safaris!
Volcanoes Safaris is happy to remind you the opening of new scheduled flights that will make the rare mountain gorillas more accessible to tourists than ever before! In Uganda, Aerolink operates scheduled flights within the country that drastically cut the travel time of guests and greatly improve the experience as well! Aerolink flights offer […]
UWA Lowers Gorilla Permit Price!
The Uganda Wildlife Authority has just released some fantastic news for gorilla tracking in Uganda! They have announced a low season promotion to enable visitors to enjoy their gorilla tracking experience at a discounted price. The promotional prices will apply for visitors wishing to track the gorillas in Uganda during November 2012 or April and […]
Statement on Marburg Fever Oct 24
In recent days there have been reports of Marburg fever in the Kabale District of Uganda. The situation is being handled by the Ugandan Ministry of Health in collaboration with their partners through the emergency preparedness team. Guests are proceeding with their safaris as normal to all areas of the country and the parks and […]
Ruterana Escapes Close Call in Bwindi
In recent days as trackers were on their daily routine around Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, they noticed that Ruterana of the Rushegura group was looking weak and unwell. They notified the doctors of The Mountain Gorillas Veterinary Project who quickly realised that she recently gave birth but her infant was nowhere to be found. Upon further […]
