The Volcanoes Family
Damascene started with VS as an Operations Consultant in 2013, and is now Operations Manager in Rwanda. He is responsible for fleet management, coordination of guides, reservations and safari operations. Damascene studied Business Information Technology at Mount Kenya University. He is passionate about wildlife, conservation and tourism. Away from work, Damascene enjoys adventure, experiencing different cultures, meeting new people and football. […]
Emmanuel was born and raised near Virunga Lodge. He has a certificate in teaching. In 2017, he got a BA from INES Ruhengeri in English and French. He worked as a teacher for 10 years before running the Virunga Lodge Community Projects and then becoming Virunga Lodge manager. Emmanuel is an outgoing person, he likes […]
Rwigenza Robert, is Rwandan and grew up in Kasese, Uganda before returning to Rwanda in 1995. Robert has been a guide for 7 years. His favourite place is Volcanoes National Park, as it is home to the mighty mountain gorillas and covered with rich green forest. He admires the lifestyle of the gorillas and how they care for each other […]
Founder Volcanoes Safaris Praveen Moman grew up in the wilds of Uganda before the family became refugees to the U.K. After a career in the British Government and the European Union, he founded Volcanoes Safaris in 1997. Volcanoes Safaris has been at the forefront of reviving ecotourism in post-conflict Uganda and Rwanda, centred around four lodges […]
Kevin was born and grew up in Dorset, England. In 2007 Kevin graduated with a finance degree before qualifying as a chartered accountant in 2010. He worked for Ernst and Young in the UK before joining VS. Kevin has worked for Volcanoes Safaris and lived in Uganda since 2012, starting as the Finance Controller and […]
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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.
