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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8 June 2012
Volcanoes News
Referred to as the first people, the Batwa (formally known as Pygmies) were the first inhabitants of the forests and hills of East Africa.  The Batwa lived, relatively undisturbed,...
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21 May 2012
Notes from the Jungle
The area around Gahinga is one of the most densely populated rural regions in Uganda. The reasons for this are simple enough; the land is very fertile and there is plenty of water and p...
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8 May 2012
Notes from the Jungle
Recently two new members of the Volcanoes Team, Holly and Richard, took some much needed down time from the hustle and bustle of Kampala life and traveled to Mount Gahinga Lodge to clim...