VOLCANOES SAFARIS BLOG

Welcome to the Volcanoes Safaris Blog! Here you can read posts from our different bloggers on various topics surrounding Volcanoes and our unique insights into the culture of Uganda and Rwanda. We will also provide you with regular updates from the field on what's happening in and around our lodges.

 

Gorilla Diaries by Molly Feltner

Molly Feltner is an award-winning writer and photographer dedicated to telling stories about conservation and the natural world. Having extensively travelled throughout Uganda and Rwanda she will share her experiences and advice on travel to these regions.

Notes from the Jungle

Follow the adventures of the Volcanoes team in the field as they explore these vibrant lands of Eastern Africa! Bloggers will write from their different locations, Uganda-Rwanda-UK, about their experiences with the African culture from a variety of different angles. Don't miss out on their adventures and tips!

Volcanoes News

For bits and pieces of information about what's happening in Uganda and Rwanda that impacts on the cultures and communities of locals as well as the gorillas and other wildlife, follow the exploits in Volcanoes News. 

Guests in the Mist

From the misty jungles of Uganda and Rwanda here is a new tool for everyone who wishes to share their adventurous story after being on safari with us! If you have been on safari with Volcanoes and wish to tell your story, simply send an email with your post and images to marta@volcanoessafaris.com. 

LATEST POSTS

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28 September 2012
Volcanoes News
After hundreds of entries and several thousand retweets we have finally chosen a winning couple for our much anticipated honeymoon contest! Arjun Ohri and Ami Dalal are the lucky winne...
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26 September 2012
Volcanoes News
We're pleased to announce that the Volcanoes Safaris Primates of the Caribbean team have completed the Great Gorilla Run 2012! The Great Gorilla Run is easily one of the most ente...
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26 September 2012
Notes from the Jungle
Since last Saturday the town of Kisoro has been without power. The problem, apparently, is in Rwanda where the power comes from and as such the larger town of Rukengeri/Muzanzi (one tow...
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26 September 2012
Volcanoes News
The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) is happy to announce that a new community centre is to be built in Kyambura to help grow and preserve both the local communities and local...
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25 September 2012
Volcanoes News
Enjoy our new low season rates!   Volcanoes Safaris is happy to be launching new low season rates available from October 2012, making the endangered mountain gorillas,...
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24 September 2012
Notes from the Jungle
Working with communities can be a taxing and thankless job, other days you get a lovey letter and a chicken! As part of the VSPT’s “rusty roof” exchange program&...
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21 September 2012
Volcanoes News
Volcanoes Safaris is delighted to announce that it has been selected as a winner of the 2012 Travel and Leisure Global Vision Award for sustainability, a prestigious award that recognis...
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18 September 2012
Volcanoes News
Volcanoes Safaris celebrated its 15th Anniversary in style at an event in Kampala on 7th September. It also marked its work as pioneers in great ape tourism and as a leader in the safar...
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17 September 2012
Volcanoes News
Volcanoes Safaris Update on Ebola 17 Sept 2012In recent days there have been reports of Ebola in The Democratic Republic of Congo.The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that the...