Volcanoes Safaris Blog
The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) is working in partnership with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to implement its second annual African lion and large carnivore survey. The purpose of regular population monitoring is: 1) to establish strong scientific estimates of a unique tree-climbing population of African lions residing in the Queen Elizabeth National Park […]
We laced our boots, loaded our rucksacks, and ran in support of Africa’s Wildlife Rangers! The Wildlife Ranger Challenge is the world’s largest celebration of solidarity, support and fundraising for Wildlife Rangers. Across the continent, rangers from 24 African nations and supporters from a further 90 countries joined in to raise awareness and secure vital […]
Mount Gahinga Lodge is a charming, magical property, inspired by traditional design and build techniques, reflecting the aesthetic traditions of the Bufimbira people. We are delighted the lodge has received recognition in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards recently, as the 5th best safari lodge in Africa! The lodge is the perfect base for […]
Congratulations to Gorilla Doctors for the opening of their new campus in Musanze, Rwanda. Emmanuel Ahishakiye the Manager of Virunga Lodge proudly represented us at the opening. Gorilla Doctors – the vets who care for the lives of gorillas in different gorilla parks every day of the year – have been partners of Volcanoes Safaris […]
As the only gorilla family in the area, anyone staying at Mount Gahinga Lodge to trek gorillas will have visited the Nyakagezi group. Led by a dominant silverback called Mark (named after the first tourist who trekked the group) the Nyakagezi gorilla family is a wonderful and unique group. Comprising of nine individuals including two […]
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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.
