Volcanoes Safaris Blog
Q: How long have you been working for Volcanoes? A: I started working for Volcanoes Safaris in 2003 at their first lodge in Sipi Falls, in North Eastern Uganda. I stayed at that lodge for 2 years. Q: As a Ugandan, how did you end up in Rwanda? When Virunga Lodge opened in 2004, the […]
On June 20th, 2014, Volcanoes Safaris launched two new deluxe bandas, Ibiyaga and Ibirunga (meaning lake and volcano in Kinyarwanda) at Virunga Lodge. Each banda is complete with its own fireplace and private sitting room with a spare day bed for families with little children, and luxury modern bathroom. The organic design of the new […]
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) launched the ‘One Sheep Per Family’ project on the 20th of June in Virunga, Rwanda, during the celebration of 10 years of Virunga Lodge and the launching of two deluxe honeymoon bandas. The project is designed to help the support the community of Sunzu near Virunga Lodge since most of […]
The love of sport and the power of movement was been a part of Nansumba Magdalen’s life since she was a girl in Mpigi Uganda. Now 25 and the married mother of 2 young children she continues her passion by playing and coaching a football team of local women and girls sponsored by VSPT in […]
Q: How long have you been working for Volcanoes Safaris? A: I have been working here for three years now. I finished school just before I started working here and I had a couple of internships at hotels in Kigali. Q: So you are one of the youngest team members at the lodge? A: Yes. […]
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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.
