Volcanoes Safaris in the Press
We are delighted to read about Andy Cochrane’s recent experience visiting Kyambura Gorge Lodge in his article featured in Men’s Journal. During his stay, Andy had the unique opportunity to search for an endangered family of chimpanzees in Uganda’s sunken forest of Kyambura Gorge. It’s a great article that highlights the many challenges and rewards […]
Ecotourism is a booming industry and we have seen a drastic rise in the number of environmentally conscious travellers who want to explore the world in a way that does not negatively impact the environment or local communities. At Volcanoes Safaris we are thrilled to see this trend endure as we continue to keep communities […]
The VSPT Kyambura Gorge Ecotourism Partnership has worked to safeguard the threatened chimpanzee community and give local communities a stake in conservation and tourism over the last 10 years. The Kyambura Gorge Eco-tourism Project has undertaken a series of activities since 2009 to safeguard the Kyambura Gorge and the elusive group of 30 chimpanzees who […]
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) is excited to support a survey for large carnivores in the Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area in Uganda. In particular, for the African lion, leopard and spotted hyena. VSPT provided support of over $12,000 for camera traps, field work, and a Ugandan researcher to lead the work. This project will collect […]
We recently had the pleasure of hosting Bailey Berg, Associate Travel News Editor at AFAR, for a five-day trip with Volcanoes Safaris. Bailey shares her experience visiting both Virunga Lodge in Rwanda and Mount Gahinga Lodge in Uganda, revealing the key takeaway from her visit is the “extent to which the future of gorillas is […]
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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.
