Luxury Safari Lodges of Rwanda and Uganda

Volcanoes offer a wide range of luxury safari holidays to Rwanda and Uganda. We are unique in our approach to eco-tourism. To hear about our day to day work in protecting the Gorilla and Chimpanzee population of Uganda & Rwanda why not join our Friends on Facebook or read our testimonials on Trip Advisor!

Uganda

This beautiful country in Eastern Africa is home to half of the world’s wild mountain

 gorilla population, found in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

A luxury safari in Uganda provides an unforgettable opportunity to trek through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or visit the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Trekking through the lush vegetation to track the mountain gorillas is an extraordinary memory that you will never forget.

Volcanoes is also the only African safariluxury safari lodges. Uganda features three of our four lodges: company to have built its own

• Bwindi Safari Lodge (Bwindi Impenetrable National Park)

• Mount Gahinga Safari Lodge (Mgahinga Gorilla National Park)

• Kyambura Gorge Safari Lodge (Queen Elizabeth National Park)

Staying at one of our luxury safari lodges is an amazing experience. The Bwindi Safari Lodge, named the best safari lodge in Uganda by Kenya Airways, overlooks ancient forest and is a favorite for gorillas –some visiting and even sleeping at our eco safari lodge.

Read more about our Uganda safaris here.

Rwanda

Rwanda is a tiny but magical country with unforgettable wildlife, scenery and experiences.

The Volcanoes National Park is home to a population of mountain gorillas (the others being located in Mgahinga in Uganda and the Volcanoes mountain region in Congo). Volcanoes’ Virunga Safari Lodge (Parc National des Volcans) is at the heart of this region.

Dian Fossey, iconic zoologist dedicated her life to understanding mountain gorillas, studied the Rwandan population of gorillas. Our luxury Rwanda safaris also feature excursions to this remarkable woman’s grave in Parc National des Volcans.

Read more about our Rwanda safaris here.

Gorilla Trekking

A once in a lifetime experience, our safari holidays feature gorilla trekking as one of your activities. Setting off from one of our luxury eco safari lodges, most treks involve 3 – 8 hours of journeying through unspoiled forest. Both Uganda and Rwanda are home to unique wildlife and your gorilla trek will feature many beautiful landmarks and animals.

Nothing will be able to prepare you for when you first see the mountain gorillas in the wild. In their natural habitat, these mystical animals are docile and mesmerising – a memory that will last you a lifetime.

See a range of our Gorilla safaris here.

Other Wildlife

Our luxury safari holidays will give you countless memories to cherish forever. Everyday you will wake up to the sounds of exotic birds and beautiful blue skies. Trekking through the Virunga Volcanoes region, you will see all kinds of mesmerizing flora and fauna.

An extended safari to Tanzania provides an even greater opportunity to see many of Africa’s most famous animals:

• Wildebeest

• Gazelles

• Zebras

• Buffaloes

• Lions

• Giraffes

Additionally, excursions to chimp sanctuaries can be arranged for you.

Tracking Golden Monkeys

The elusive golden monkey (a relative of the Blue monkey) is considered endangered although their exact population is unknown. The Parc National des Volcans, located in Rwanda, is one of the best places to track and see these monkeys.

Seeing golden monkeys in the Virunga forest with Volcanoes Safaris is an incredible excursion as part of your luxury Rwandan safari itinerary. Habituating these monkeys was initially difficult but there are now two groups to visit, located not far from our Virunga Safari Lodge.

Read more about our Rwanda safaris here.