Volcanoes Safaris Blog
A new member of the Mucunguzi mountain gorilla family in Bwindi has been born to mother Migogo, taking the group up to 15 gorillas! Thank you to the Uganda Wildlife Authority and ranger Amanya Elius for the photo and your continuous conservation work to safeguard the mountain gorillas.
Dear Colleague The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) announced on 6 May that there will be an immediate increase in the price of a gorilla permit in Rwanda from US $750 to US $1,500. The reasons for this increase are given in the attached letter from RDB. All tourism companies will be implementing this increase with immediate […]
On 02 March we celebrated the opening of the new Dian Fossey Map Room at our Virunga Lodge. This stunning space pays homage to the conservationists and explorers of the Virunga volcanoes from 1870 to 1985 through a series of specially researched panels. In addition to an educational space, this stunning room will provide Virunga […]
It is with great excitement that we announce the birth of another baby gorilla in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park! To quote the Uganda Tourism Board: “It is official: Uganda’s mountain gorillas are in the baby boom!” On 11 November 2016, the adult female mountain gorilla Businza gave birth to a new baby. Mother […]
Linking Gorilla Conservation To Improved Healthcare: Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is a leading conservationist and scientist working to save the critically endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda. Her mission is to “to improve African public health to save the gorillas from human borne illnesses”. Founded by Dr. Gladys, Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) promotes […]
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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.
