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.
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.
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!
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.
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
31 May 2012
Volcanoes News
The Kasiisi Project farm in Uganda has received its first six piglets and has named them after leading lights from the Project community: Caroline, Sonya, Amy, Kate, Emily and Lydia. Th...
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...
10 May 2012
Notes from the Jungle
Very limited access to education, social prejudice and a complete lack of land to call their own means the Batwa (pygmy) community around Mt Gahinga lodge have very few sources of incom...
15 March 2012
Volcanoes News
The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust, in association with Malaika Honey, has launched a beekeeping initiative near Kyambura Gorge on the southern boundary of Queen Elizabeth National...
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.
26 January 2012
Volcanoes News
VSPT is committed to planting five indigenous trees for every guest who books a tour with Volcanoes Safaris in 2012.
29 July 2011
Volcanoes News
A roof exchange programme has been set up at the Volcanoes Kyambura Gorge Lodge as part of the Kyambura Gorge Partnership Project which links the lodge to the community, promotes the co...
7 July 2011
Volcanoes News
The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) is proud to support and host the Kyambura Women’s Coffee Cooperative, whose aim is to bring back coffee processing to the Kyambura r...