Testimonials

MOUNT GAHINGA LODGE, UGANDA
  • "Stunning location at the foot of the brooding volcanoes."
    Lonely Planet East Africa
  • "A rare gem on the roof of the world."
  • "One of the most original and mystical places."
BWINDI LODGE, UGANDA
  • "The best lodge in Uganda."
    Msafiri Magazine
  • "The most beautiful of all Volcanoes Lodges'. The service and hospitality are better than the best hotels in the USA."
  • "Outstanding service. Accommodation superb."
  • "One of the most eco-conscious properties."
  • “Bwindi Lodge: Absolute Paradise. Appreciate the care for the environment. Superb service – staff were amazing.”
    Tanya Sweeny, Abu Dhabi UAE
Virunga Lodge, Rwanda
  • "The best lodge in Africa"
    Senator Frist, Majority Leader, US Senate
  • "Organic bush chic rather than transatlantic luxury, this is...the finest lodge anywhere in Rwanda."
    Bradt Guide to Rwanda
  • "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)."
  • “First class all around.”
    Judith Hull, Ontario, Canada
  • “This fabulous place ranks I our top 5 in the world. Breathtakingly beautiful.”
    Linda Tanner, Florida, USA
  • "Probably one of the most extrordinary lodges on earth."
    Bruce McAllister, Australia
  • “The location on a peak between Lake Buhera and Lane Ruhondo, magnificent inland seas untouched by tourism, is spellbinding.“
    Peter Browne, Conde Nast Traveller Magazine
Our Safaris
  • "A gorilla safari with Volcanoes - one of the 13 best safaris in the world."
    BA Highlife Magazine
  • "Thank you for your help in making the visit of the President and First Lady a success."
    The US Ambassador to Uganda
  • "The organisation of the journey by Volcanoes was faultless."
    Harpers & Queen
  • "Excellent visit - only much too short. Guide outstanding."
    Baroness Chalker, ex British Minister for Africa
  • "Excellent in every way. The guide's fantastic knowledge of birds was an extra bonus."
    Chairman, Financial Times
  • "Probably one of the most extrordinary lodges on earth."
    Bruce McAllister, Australia
  • “Trek through jungle so dense in Mgahinga. This is deepest, darkest Africa. So close to gorillas. UNFORGETABLE.”
    Karen Catalano, Australia
  • “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.”
    Ian Glover, England
  • “I’ve travelled in Africa several times and have never had a better guide.”
    Jill Camnitz
  • “All the gorilla parks were terrific. Very different experience with the tracking. Can’t say one was better that the other. Loved them all.”
    Margaret Singleton, La Jolla, California.
  • “Thank you for a very well organised and professional journey. It was a privilege.”
    Sean & Tanya Sweeny, Canberra, Canada
  • "We had a great time and Volcanoes safaris were so organised from the very beginning I cant help but thank everybody involved."
    B. McAllister and M. Leuchter, Australia
  • "Our Volcano Safaris guide was absolutely OUTSTANDING."
    Al & Celeste Janerich
  • "I rarely arrange my holiday with help from a tour company but I have to say Volcanoes made a difference."
    Ji-Eun Kim, Singapore
  • "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."
    Robin Jackson, UK
  • "Volcanoes were, by the way, amazing. I would not use anyone else."
    Albritton Party
  • "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!"
    Delaney Party, USA