Kyambura Gorge’s first chimpanzee baby naming ceremony was held at the UWA Fig Tree Camp in Queen Elizabeth National Park on July 18th! Kyambura Gorge is home to a unique and isolated community of 24 chimpanzees. Research conducted between 2006 – 2009 by Nicole Simmons, who is now the VSPT project coordinator, revealed that […]
VS Update on Report of Unrest in the DRC 17 July 2013
Volcanoes Safaris update on report of unrest in the DRC 17 July 2013 There have been reports of Congolese refugees entering Uganda after recent unrest in the town of Kamango in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The refugees are currently being cared for by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and […]
The Rwenzori Sculpture Gallery
Following the success of its exhibit on local sculpture in Uganda, the new Rwenzori Sculpture Gallery grows from strength to strength and moulds a bright future for itself in the smelter of Ugandan ambition. Their exhibit showcases the somewhat surprising talent the local people are discovering they have for bronze casting and it’s very much […]
VS Update on Homosexuality Bill
VS Update on Homosexuality Bill in Uganda 21 March 2013 There have been reports of concern about travelling to Uganda because of the Homosexuality Bill introduced in Parliament in 2012. Speaking about the Bill, the President of Uganda in December 2012 said in discussion with Ambassadors from European Union countries: “There is considerable misinformation on […]
The Journey to Uganda and Rwanda
Volcanoes Safaris is excited to remind you of the various airlines that are flying into both Uganda and Rwanda! Flights to Uganda are available from British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, African Express, South Africa Airways and Kenya Airways. Flights within Uganda are offered by Aerolink which operates […]