Volcanoes News

Follow the Volcanoes News for information on what's happening in Uganda and Rwanda that impacts on the wildlife populations and local communities.

Volcanoes work hard to forge ahead at the forefront of pioneering tourism in Uganda and Rwanda. This blog will keep you updated on all the news in the gorilla and chimp tourism world including development and conservation issues. It will also keep you posted on developments at Volcanoes Safaris, whether it be a new activity at one of our lodges, a new community project or a new feature around the local area. 

There's loads going on and it's here that you can find out about it all, making it a first port of call for travel news, whether you're booking a safari with us or not! It may be that you just want to keep in touch with the community after you travel or that you want to see how tourism can benefit the locales in which they operate. Whatever the motive, you'll find something of interest here!

LATEST POSTS

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23 August 2012
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The Batwa Womens' Centre and the Batwa Experience living cultural history site are to have a Grand Opening on 7th September in Bwindi!
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21 August 2012
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Conde Nast Traveler magazine has nominated Volcanoes Safaris Kyambura Gorge Lodge as a Finalist in its prestigious World Saver awards!
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20 August 2012
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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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16 August 2012
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GRASP (Great Apes Survival Partnership) has started a blog competition asking the general public 'How Can Technology Save the Great Apes?' with the winner being awarded an all-expenses ...
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16 August 2012
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This year Volcanoes Safaris celebrates fifteen years as a leader in the safari and adventure travel world. Established in 1997 by Praveen Moman and Yusuf Mulima Mubiru, Volcanoes Safari...
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14 August 2012
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Volcanoes Safaris is supporting the Imbabazi Orphanage as it celebrates Roz Carr's 100th Birthday on the 28th August 2012.
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13 August 2012
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FARMER'S SON BRINGS HOME THE BACON AS UGANDA CELEBRATES OLYMPIC GOLD! Volcanoes Safaris are delighted to join in the celebrations and congratulations to Uganda's very own Marathon Man ...
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1 August 2012
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A couple of youngsters in Rwanda have managed to destroy a trap used by hunters. This is made even more remarkable by the fact that these youngsters are gorillas!
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25 July 2012
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Volcanoes Safaris' new safari rates for 2013 are now published and available on our website!  We are delighted to announce that there has been no increase in prices at an...