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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6 August 2012
Gorilla Diaries
We had been in the Akagera park in Rwanda for a day and a half and still had no elephant sightings. They weren’t up on the high savannah with the buffalo and zebra or down by the ...
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2 July 2012
Gorilla Diaries
In my last blog, I highlighted five essential items every traveler needs to bring on a trip to Uganda and Rwanda. This time, I’d like to share five things I always bring that help...
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20 June 2012
Gorilla Diaries
Every time I head to the airport to catch a flight to Africa I have a moment of panic, thinking of all the things I might not have packed.  Did I remember my good rain jacket? Do I...
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24 April 2012
Gorilla Diaries
Following my previous blog where I shared 5 tips to help you prepare for your gorilla trek, here are 5 more tips to keep in mind when you finally head up the mountain to see the gorilla...
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10 April 2012
Gorilla Diaries
It seems natural to start with a blog about gorilla trekking, so here are five tips to keep in mind when preparing for a gorilla trek in either Rwanda or Uganda.