Volcanoes Safaris in the Press
Travel writer and South African native Mary Holland just returned from a trip to Rwanda and Uganda, where the main thrill involved spotting cute baby gorillas in their natural habitat at Volcanoes National Park. We looked through her travel photos and picked a few favorites. RWANDA – I’m standing wedged between two bushes almost ankle-deep […]
Volcanoes Safaris’ eco-luxe lodges blend seamlessly into the tree-covered hills of Rwanda and Uganda. Constructed using traditional techniques and managed by locals, each lodge (Bwindi, Kyambura Gorge, and Mount Gahinga lodges are in Uganda; Virunga Lodge is in Rwanda) takes care to preserve the fragility of the environment and work with neighboring communities to deliver […]
Everything about Rushenya is big: his head, his arms, his feet, and especially his bum.” Augustine Muhangi doesn’t stand on ceremony as he gives a running commentary about the 40st(254kg) silverback gorilla we’re tracking. In turn, Rushenya waddles away, affording us a perfect view of that colossal backside. Unlike most mountain gorillas in western Uganda’s […]
Mount Sabyinyo rises out of the impenetrable East African jungle in cinematic fashion. Just a few hundred miles south of the equator, the sun is very strong here, but because of its elevation, this area is remarkably less humid and bug-infested than other parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. The mountain’s craggy volcanic peak, colloquially known as […]
When most people think of East Africa, hotels aren’t the first thing to come to mind. However, in recent years the growing adventure tourism industry in Rwanda and Uganda has set the stage for some world-class accommodations. Given the breathtaking landscape and the beautiful culture, the rapid growth of this region into a center for […]
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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.
