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The first extensive genetic map of the mountain gorilla population has been done by 23 scientists, based on samples taken from seven gorillas in the Virungas. According to the study in the journal Science, the gorillas are mating with close relatives due to the small size of populations and are facing a considerable loss of […]
Sasaha Cimperman won the 2012 Photo Competition with the theme “Photos taken in Uganda and Rwanda”, walking away with a 4-Day Hiking and Culture safari in Mgahinga! This safari combines glorious nature walks and hikes in Mgahinga National Park and experiencing the fascinating culture of the indigenous Batwa people. There are challenging mountain hikes such […]
Wilson Nzigye left Celtel Uganda, one of the leading communication companies in Uganda to work for Volcanoes Safaris in 2006 as a tour guide. He started out as a freelance guide, taking Volcanoes Safaris staff to the lodges. He was later employed as a full-time guide in 2006. Right from the beginning, he has been […]
The day had finally arrived—my last gorilla trek, at least for the foreseeable future. After three-and-a-half years working in Central Africa, I’m moving on to a new job based in Washington, D.C. I decided to make my final trek in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with Dr. Fred Nizeyimana, the head Ugandan veterinarian of the […]
Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s hidden gem, only receives a fraction of the number of visitors that famous safari parks like Massai Mara or Kruger see. While Akagera lacks the density of wildlife these other parks boast, its dearth of tourists mean that those who do visit can experience the wilderness in near solitude. No convoys […]
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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.
