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Intro: Mount Gahinga Lodge

Nestled in the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes, Mount Gahinga is an exclusive Uganda adventure lodge that has the impressive backdrop of three of the volcanoes themselves. Its rustic charm creates an absorbing atmosphere of tranquility and history. Each of our Uganda luxury safari lodges were built to echo local techniques and design. Here is a […]

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Enchanted, Inspired and Impressed!

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“This is our first visit to Uganda and Rwanda, and our stay at the Virunga and Kyambura Lodge (May 2-9). We were enchanted by the natural landscape, wilderness and diverse wildlife encountered on our treks. We were equally enchanted to witness how wild animals can co-exist harmoniously and adapt so successfully to changing climate and […]

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Inbreeding in Mountain Gorillas

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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 […]

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Sasha Cimperman 2012 Photo Competition Winner.

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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 […]

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