Volcanoes Safaris, the leading luxury lodge company in Rwanda and Uganda, is pleased to announce that all of its four lodges have been awarded in the 30th annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Amongst the accolades, the four Volcanoes Safaris Lodges, Virunga Lodge, Mount Gahinga, Kyambura Gorge Lodge and Bwindi are included in the Top Resorts in […]
The Building of a Permanent Settlement for the Gahinga Batwa, Uganda
Please click here for more images and video. BACKGROUND The Batwa are thought to be one of the oldest surviving indigenous people in the Central African Region. Known for their unique pygmy culture in the forests, the Batwa of the Virunga Mountains survived by hunting small game, gathering plants and fruits, living in caves and […]
Volcanoes Safaris Celebrates 20 Years as The Leading Luxury Lodge Company in Rwanda And Uganda (1997-2017)
Rwanda, September 2017 – Volcanoes Safaris, the award-winning pioneering great ape tourism company is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary. It also celebrates another major milestone – the 50th anniversary of The Karisoke Center set up by Dian Fossey, which has led to the conservation, and protection of mountain gorillas and later to sensitive and […]
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2017
Dear Friends, We are thrilled to inform you that Bwindi Lodge, Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Mount Gahinga Lodge and Virunga Lodge have been included in the poll for Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2017. We are extremely pleased with this recognition and hope you can take a moment to vote for us! Online voting takes just one minute, you do not need […]
Can we treat your Valentine?
This Valentine’s Day treat yourselves to a romantic getaway and experience the unique Volcanoes Lodges in Uganda and Rwanda. Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park – The Contemporary Chimpanzee and Wildlife Lodge. Enjoy a romantic sunset game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, chimpanzee tracking or a wildlife and bird-filled boat cruise along the Kazinga […]