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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22 April 2013
Guests in the Mist
Rwanda is a small country with big assets and I had the opportunity in 2006 to experience its most treasured asset  – the Mountain Gorillas.
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22 November 2012
Volcanoes News
We are pleased to announce that the VSPT have agreed to sponsor and conduct roofing at Mwiko School near our Virunga Lodge! The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT)&nbs...
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20 August 2012
Volcanoes News
It's a week of award-winning celebrations for Volcanoes Safaris as our second award rolls in! Virunga Lodge has been awarded TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence 2012!
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26 July 2012
Notes from the Jungle
5 a.m. in Volcanoes Safaris' Virunga Lodge, Rwanda. It’s dark and the only thing I hear is someone punching the wall. "This is a bit odd," I think groggily. "Hold on...maybe it so...
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18 May 2012
Volcanoes News
Travelscope continues its winning run on American television by being nominated for not one but three Emmys after episodes including their feature on the endangered mountain gorillas in...
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4 May 2012
Gorilla Diaries
With my muscles still aching from the steep climb to reach the Susa gorilla family two days earlier, I walked into the Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kinigi, Rwanda, to sign in...
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13 March 2012
Volcanoes News
Congratualtions to Travelscope for winning a total of seven Telly Awards, including one for their episode with the gorillas, filmed at our Virunga Lodge!
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9 February 2012
Volcanoes News
With thanks to all our guests the Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) are delighted to be continuing our support of Mwiko Primary School.
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26 January 2012
Volcanoes News
Rwanda and Volcanoes Safaris feature in this month’s issue of Conde Nast Traveller Magazine.