Trek to see the majestic mountain gorillas in the Virunga volcanoes or Bwindi Forest. Spend three nights at one of our award-winning great ape lodges: Virunga Lodge, Rwanda, or Bwindi Lodge or Mount Gahinga Lodge in Uganda.
Your safari will give you a unique insight into the endangered gorillas, their habitats and the communities living nearby. Combine wonderful wildlife sightings with opportunities to participate in conservation and community projects, run by Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust.
Enjoy a fireside chat the evening before your trek with staff from one of our conservation partners, Gorilla Doctors and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, and learn about their conservation work in the park.
As well as seeing the gorillas, you can hike to the rare golden monkey or to Dian Fossey’s grave in the park in Rwanda, or experience the ancient Batwa culture and Bwindi Bar in Uganda.
Rates start from $4,035 per person in low season for this all-inclusive 4-day safari at Mount Gahinga Lodge.
Trekking mountain gorillas in dense African forests is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Groups of eight visit per day, maintaining a 10m distance to protect the gorillas. Treks last 3-8 hours, requiring some fitness, but all levels are accommodated for this unforgettable adventure.
Golden monkeys, with their striking golden fur and playful nature, inhabit the volcanic foothills of Mgahinga National Park in Uganda and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Treks lead through bamboo forests and moorlands, offering a chance to observe these rare primates in their natural habitat.
Located just a kilometer from Mount Gahinga Lodge, the Kisozi Caldera offers an easy to moderate hike. Reach the top of the hill for breathtaking views of the caldera, formed by volcanic eruptions, with stunning scenery across this volcanic landscape.
In 2013, VSPT began tea processing at Bwindi Lodge to reduce human-wildlife conflict by using tea as a buffer crop. Guests can enjoy a tea tour to learn about cultivation, traditional processing, and the differences between black, green, and white teas, concluding with a tasting overlooking the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
In 2014, Virunga Lodge launched the “One Sheep per Family” project, providing sheep to families in nearby villages. The sheep produce manure for crops and offspring for income. With support, hundreds of families in Sunzu, Bugeyo, Kigugu, and Nyagatoki villages have benefited, fostering sustainable farming and community growth.
Virunga Lodge provides water tanks to local communities facing water shortages despite heavy rains. Since 2016, tanks have been donated to all households in Sunzu and many in Bugeyo village, improving access to clean water for drinking and farming. The project aims to support more families by 2024.
The Batwa dance group performs weekly for the local community, fostering integration and understanding since their forest eviction. Performances also entertain Volcanoes Safaris guests at the lodge, who are invited to join in the singing and dancing, creating a vibrant cultural exchange.
The Batwa are thought to be one of the oldest surviving indigenous people in the Central African Region. Known for their unique culture in the forests, the Batwa of the Virunga Mountains survived by hunting small game, gathering plants and fruits, living in caves and constructing huts of leaves and branches.
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Rwanda: +250 (0) 252 502 452
Uganda: +256 (0) 414 346 464
| High Season Safari Rates 2025 | Per Person Sharing | Single Traveler Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| 4 day Gahinga Safari | $ 6125 | $ 1580 |
| 4 day Bwindi Safari | $ 6650 | $ 1710 |
| 4 day Virunga Safari | $ 9265 | $ 2385 |
High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1st June to 30th September and 15th December to 28th February. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
| Low Season Safari Rates 2025 | Per Person Sharing | Single Traveler Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Day Gahinga Safari | $ 4780 | $ 880 |
| 4-Day Bwindi Safari | $ 5050 | $ 880 |
| 4-Day Virunga Safari | $ 6495 | $ 1095 |
Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
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.
