Volcanoes is the only company to have built its own exclusive eco-lodges near three gorilla parks and are currently building Kyambura Gorge Lodge next to a threatened community of chimpanzees. Our eco-lodges are thought to be the best in the region.

We believe that ecotourism in these remote areas needs to respect the culture of local communities, their modest economic means and the fragility of the environment. Providing western standards of comfort needs to be balanced with the pressure local people face in obtaining food and clean water. In designing our eco-lodges, therefore, we ensure that water consumption is reduced and waste disposal controlled, and solar power is used instead of generators.

The eco-lodges, conceived and built by Praveen Moman, co-founder of Volcanoes, and a team of African builders, led by John Ssemanda, reflect local architecture. With the help of Prabhat Poddar, an expert on Vasthu, they incorporate ancient Indian concepts of harmonizing the energy of buildings with the earth. Robin Pendleton, a designer from New York, acts as a consultant to create locally inspired interiors.

"THE LODGES WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD. WHO WOULD THINK AN ESTABLISHMENT WITH NO MAINS WATER, ELECTRICITY OR DRAINAGE WOULD RANK IN OUR TOP HOTELS IN THE WORLD LIST?"

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