A team from the Volcanoes Safaris London office have decided to participate in the 2012 Great Gorilla Run through the City of London and around the Thames to support gorilla conservation but we need your help!
The Great Gorilla Run is an annual event that takes place in the heart of the vibrant city of London in September. All monies raised by the event are sent towards helping the conservation efforts to protect and preserve the mountain gorillas. The run is held by the The Gorilla Organisation and they ask that each runner raise £400 to participate. Now, there are two runners from the Volcanoes Safaris Team, wittily called "Primates of the Caribbean" so we need to raise at least £800 for the gorillas before September 22nd!
Needless to say, that's where you come in! You can support John and Marta by following this link to the sponsorship form. Every penny counts towards this noble goal and will ensure that our 'friends' can have a good laugh at us running round the city in a gorilla pirate costume! We'd also love to hear your messages to the team so do leave comments below to encourage these nervous 'athletes'!
Gorillas are listed as a critically endangered species and are unable to survive in captivity, making the conservation of their habitats imperative to ensure their continued survival. Poaching and human-gorilla conflict has seen their numbers drop to painfully low levels, something we are acutely aware of in running great ape eco-tourism to both Uganda and Rwanda where the gorillas call the primeval forests home. We work hard to support the gorillas through our company work but this is an opportunity for us to personally contribute to the mission and is also a chance for you to play a part as well. Support the team by donating, joining us in the run or cheering us along on the day!
Wish us luck!
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Safari Rates
10 Night Primates of the Great Rift Valley Safari Rates
High Season 2026
Per Person Sharing
Single Traveler Supplement
10 Night Primates of the Great Rift Valley Safari
$18,000
$5,170
High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1st June to 30th September and 15th December to 28th February. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
Low Season 2026
Per Person Sharing
Single Traveler Supplement
10 Night Primates of the Great Rift Valley Safari
$13,220
$2,655
Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
7 Night Chimpanzee Safari in Uganda Rates
High Season 2026
Per Person Sharing
Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Chimpanzee Safari
$12,370
$3,670
High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1st June to 30th September and 15th December to 28th February. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
Low Season 2026
Per Person Sharing
Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Chimpanzee Safari
$8,965
$1,930
Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
7 Night Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari Rates
High Season 2026
Per Person Sharing
Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari
$12,420
$3,635
High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1st June to 30th September and 15th December to 28th February. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
Low Season 2026
Per Person Sharing
Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari
$9,280
$2,040
Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
7 Night Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Batwa Culture Safari Rates
High Season 2026
Per Person Sharing
Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Batwa Culture Safari
$14,300
$3,745
High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1st June to 30th September and 15th December to 28th February. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
Low Season 2026
Per Person Sharing
Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Batwa Culture Safari
$10,145
$1,740
Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
7 Night Great Ape Conservation Safari in Uganda Rates
High Season 2026
Per Person Sharing
Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Community and Conservation Safari in Uganda
$15,710
$3,460
High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1st June to 30th September and 15th December to 28th February. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
Low Season 2026
Per Person Sharing
Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Community and Conservation Safari in Uganda
$12,640
$1,910
Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
7 Night Kibale Bwindi Safari Rates
High Season 2026
Per Person Sharing
Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Kibale Bwindi Safari
$11,702
$3,497
High season rates are applicable on bookings from 1st June to 30th September and 15th December to 28th February. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
Low Season 2026
Per Person Sharing
Single Traveler Supplement
7 Night Kibale Bwindi Safari
$8,647
$1,593
Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
Big Cat Photography Safari with Dr Alexander Braczkowski Rates
Low Season 2026
Per Person Sharing
Single Traveler Supplement
Big Cat Photography Safari with Dr Alexander Braczkowski
$12,000
$
Low season rates are applicable from 1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May. Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people.
International Guest Terms
Special Offers
Complimentary gorilla permit at Mgahinga and a night at Kibale Lodge on the 10-night ‘Primates of the Great Rift Valley’ Safari in Uganda
Complimentary chimpanzee permit at Kyambura and night at Bwindi Lodge on the 7-night Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari in Uganda
Complimentary golden monkey permit and night at Mount Gahinga Lodge on the 7-night Gorilla, Golden Monkey and Batwa culture Safari in Rwanda and Uganda.
Rates are effective on all new 2026 bookings made from 20 March 2025.
Rates are inclusive of current government taxes and levies, which may be subject to change without notice.
The rates above include accommodation and meals, soft drinks, standard and premium alcoholic drinks, signature cocktails, cellar collection wines (except French champagne), single malt whiskeys, laundry services, any activities at the lodges, and all massages (subject to booking and availability).
Low season rates are applicable to bookings from 1 October to 14 December and 1 March to 31 May.
Children of 12 years and under staying in the same room as their parents pay US $100 per child per night. Children under 5 years stay for free.
Children of 12 years and under, occupying their own room pay adult rates.
The minimum age limit for children at Virunga Lodge is 12 years.
Payment Policy
Standard booking (Up to 3 rooms)
Full value of gorilla and chimpanzee permits plus 20% of the rest of the invoice, is payable upon receipt of invoice.
The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Final balance is due 45 days prior to arrival.
Bookings within 45 days of arrival – full payment due upon receipt of invoice
Group bookings (4 and above rooms)
Full value of gorilla and chimpanzee permits plus 35% of the rest of the invoice, is payable upon receipt of invoice
The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Final balance is due 45 days prior to arrival.
Bookings within 45 days of arrival – full payment due upon receipt of invoice
Please read our full Terms and Conditions including our cancellation policy on our website.