Volcanoes Safaris Blog
New photo-essay Volcanoes Safaris: the journey of the first 25 Years We are delighted to share with you a new photo-essay “The Journey of the First 25 Years 1997-2022”. Praveen Moman, Founder Volcanoes Safaris, navigates his past to tell the story of how Volcanoes Safaris became the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in […]
Kevin James and Simon Kaweesi, Volcanoes Safaris managers were honoured to participate in a private sector stakeholder meeting with Uganda Wildlife Authority, Conservation Through Public Health, Arcus Foundation Apes and tour operators discussing responsible ecotourism and great ape trekking protocols in Uganda. Ensuring the risk of disease transmission from humans to gorillas and chimpanzees is […]
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 […]
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.
