Over the last fifteen years Volcanoes Safaris has had the privilege of hosting guests from all over the world and sharing our special insight of great apes ecotourism with them. Our lodges and safaris attract a wide range of guests; some come for the trip of a lifetime, some come by private jet and some come to celebrate their special moments such as weddings and honeymoons. The unique location of our lodges also attracts those with a special interests and passion for conservation, communities, great apes and African landscapes.
Celebratory guests have included:
President Clinton’s party
Jack Hanna – US Zookeeper, Director Emeritus of Columbus Zoo
Chris Tarrant – UK Broadcaster and Television Presenter
Senator Frist – US Senator from Tennessee, former Senate Majority Leader
Rahm Emmanuel - Former Chief of Staff to President Obama
Presidents of Macys, Pfizer and Wallmart
Chairman of Financial Times
Kris Allen - American Idol Star
Don Cheadle - US Actor
Sebastião Salgado - Social Documentary Photographer and Photojournalist
Ambassadors from many countries
Representatives from the UN, World Wildlife Fund, African Wildlife Fund, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Macarthur Foundation, Conservation International and Fauna and Flora International
Major Travel Trade Companies such as TCS-Starquest, Protravel, Admiral Travel, Steppes Travel, &Beyond, Aardvark Safaris, African Travel, Terra Incognita, Global Adrenaline, Baobab Expeditions, African Travel Specialists, African Foot Print, Jacko Africa Safaris, Uncommon Adventure and many more.
Important travel industry professionals such as Priscilla Alexander, Protravel founder and President, and Jena Gardner, JG Blackbook of Travel founder and President.
Share your memories of your once in a lifetime journey. Email marta@volcanoessafaris.com
Testimonials
Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Uganda
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"Amazing, dreamlike! Will have to revisit in the future. Excellent Service!"
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"The lodge is incredible; the design, detail, hospitality, all of it. Fantastic time!"
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"Beautiful & Peaceful. Tempted to stay here forever!"
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"One of the best places we ever visited, with such friendly people and perfect service! Thank you all!"
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"Wonderful staff, food, lodge. A terrific (and unique) use of local materials. Quite understatedly beautiful and functional. Magnificent!"
Bwindi Lodge, Uganda
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"The best lodge in Uganda."
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"The most beautiful of all Volcanoes Lodges'. The service and hospitality are better than the best hotels in the USA."
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"Outstanding service. Accommodation superb."
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"One of the most eco-conscious properties."
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“Bwindi Lodge: Absolute Paradise. Appreciate the care for the environment. Superb service – staff were amazing.”
Mount Gahinga Lodge, Uganda
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"Stunning location at the foot of the brooding volcanoes."
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"A rare gem on the roof of the world."
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"One of the most original and mystical places."
Virunga Lodge, Rwanda
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"The best lodge in Africa"
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"Organic bush chic rather than transatlantic luxury, this is...the finest lodge anywhere in Rwanda."
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"I haven't seen such a nice and luxurious camp at all -even in Kenya! The scenery was magnificent, the rooms were very spacious, very clean and much comfortable. And there was even massage offered after the tiring trekkings. The most I liked about it was the eco-friendly setup of the whole lodge. The staff were very nice and hospitable, always kept asking whether I had any request -which I would miss after I got back home. The meals were very delicious. So overall I liked it very much and would recommend anybody who is trying to choose the best place to stay around Volcanoes National Park. It wasn't for the ones who really want to stay very close to the park, but that was the thing which made the view like heavens, staying on top of all the fields, lakes and facing with the magnificent volcanoes. I cannot compare this to any view I have ever seen (maybe a little bit resembling to Norway great fjords, but the mild weather at Rwanda can not be compared at all)."
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“First class all around.”
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“This fabulous place ranks I our top 5 in the world. Breathtakingly beautiful.”
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"Probably one of the most extrordinary lodges on earth."
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“The location on a peak between Lake Buhera and Lane Ruhondo, magnificent inland seas untouched by tourism, is spellbinding.“
Our Safaris
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"A gorilla safari with Volcanoes - one of the 13 best safaris in the world."
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"Thank you for your help in making the visit of the President and First Lady a success."
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"The organisation of the journey by Volcanoes was faultless."
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"Excellent visit - only much too short. Guide outstanding."
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"Excellent in every way. The guide's fantastic knowledge of birds was an extra bonus."
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"Probably one of the most extrordinary lodges on earth."
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“Trek through jungle so dense in Mgahinga. This is deepest, darkest Africa. So close to gorillas. UNFORGETABLE.”
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“Outstanding. We have travelled extensively and our Volcanoes Safaris guide was by far the best guide we had. He went beyond what we would have expected. We could not ask for more.”
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“I’ve travelled in Africa several times and have never had a better guide.”
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“All the gorilla parks were terrific. Very different experience with the tracking. Can’t say one was better that the other. Loved them all.”
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“Thank you for a very well organised and professional journey. It was a privilege.”
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"We had a great time and Volcanoes safaris were so organised from the very beginning I cant help but thank everybody involved."
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"Our Volcano Safaris guide was absolutely OUTSTANDING."
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"I rarely arrange my holiday with help from a tour company but I have to say Volcanoes made a difference."
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"We have had a delightful holiday thanks to all of the Volcanoes staff but principally to our guide Wilson, who was an absolute star.
Courteous efficient and punctual, nothing was too much trouble for him.
His encyclopaedic knowledge of flora, fauna and local culture gave us a wonderful introduction to Rwanda and Uganda.
We are certainly contemplating a return trip, and would be happy to recommend Volcanoes in general, and Wilson in particular to our friends."
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"Volcanoes were, by the way, amazing. I would not use anyone else."
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"We just wanted you to know that the safari has been the most fantastic thing we have ever done and we hate to leave here tomorrow. Volcanoes Safari has been great and our guide, Francis, has been fantastic. He has found so many things that we would never have spotted. We saw a lioness with four cubs this morning and watched them for a long time!"
