Volcanoes Safaris in the Press
The following is an excerpt from John Fowler’s published book, A Forest in the Clouds: My Year Among the Mountain Gorillas in the Remote Enclave of Dian Fossey. A Safari Lodge in the Sky I will never forget my arrival at Praveen Moman’s wonderfully conceived Virunga Lodge. As our vehicle wound its way up the serpentine […]
Red, Hannah Dunn It’s early on a grey morning and we’re hiking steadily upwards. Despite our feet sinking into mud, rain splattering our hoods and the altitude leaving us breathless, there’s excitement in the air. We’re on our first trek of the week, hiking into the forests of Virunga Volcano in Rwanda to one […]
National Geographic, Hillary Richard Mountain gorillas can only survive in the wild, so trekking into their native forests is your only chance to catch a peek. Sitting in silence on the cold ground of a Ugandan forest for 60 minutes might be one of life’s greatest privileges. There are fewer than 900 mountain gorillas in […]
Culture Trip, Leah Feiger Rwanda, though small and landlocked, is one of the most gorgeous countries in the world. Offering winding roads, peaceful lakes, volcanic landscapes, and endless green hills, Rwanda is incredibly special. Check our guide to the country’s most breathtaking natural landscapes, and get ready to plan your trip to the land of a […]
Greenwich Times, Alexandra Villarreal The rules of engagement were clear: Stand still and be submissive. Don’t make sudden moves. Don’t get closer than 15 feet. “Well, I don’t think the gorillas got that memo,” joked Les de Villiers. Instead, the primates studied him and his camera up close — to them, he was wildlife […]
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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.
