Volcanoes Safaris Blog
On 02 March we celebrated the opening of the new Dian Fossey Map Room at our Virunga Lodge. This stunning space pays homage to the conservationists and explorers of the Virunga volcanoes from 1870 to 1985 through a series of specially researched panels. In addition to an educational space, this stunning room will provide Virunga […]
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 […]
The Peace Corps sponsored training café at The VSPT HQ, Kyambura Gorge Lodge, began taking students on 10th June. Ten students aged 15 – 26 from the Kyambura area were interviewed and selected to take part in the training. They will train at the café for six weeks obtaining basic service and food industry skills […]
Volcanoes Safaris has been operating as a ground handler in Uganda and Rwanda for over fifteen years. We have built up a first class reputation in delivering high quality service with a professional team of driver guides who are all knowledgeable about the national parks, wildlife and culture of both countries. Many of them are leaders in […]
Prosper Uwingeli the Chief Park Warden of Volcanoes National Park started his career in conservation when he was recommended by his university to take part in a research project looking at the implications of local peoples attitudes towards the conservation of mountain gorillas. To him, great ape tourism in Volcanoes National park is so much […]
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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.
