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The Batwa, Once Forest Dwellers in the Virunga Mountains

25 November 2025

The Batwa, Once Forest Dwellers in the Virunga Mountains

The Batwa, once forest dwellers in the Virunga Mountains, were displaced in 1991 when Mgahinga in Uganda became a national park to protect mountain gorillas.

Volcanoes Safaris and the Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT), with support from the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund and Volcanoes' guests, built them a permanent village.