Specialists in mountain gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda and Uganda, Volcanoes Safaris comprises four luxury lodges. Volcanoes Safaris guests have exclusive access to the organizations' many eco-tourism and conservation & community initiatives.
"A pioneer on the accommodations scene, Virunga Lodge opened in 2004, perched on a mountaintop with panoramic views of six volcanoes and two crater lakes. After the treks, guests tend to get massages at the lodge’s spa, then assemble around the stone fireplace for
cocktails before dinner."
Deborah Dunn, Wall Street Journal
rwanda & uganda
VOLCANOES SAFARIS
Great Ape Trekking
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FACT SHEET
With four luxury lodges in the Volcanoes Safaris Collection, guests can enjoy all the highlights of Uganda and Rwanda in comfort and style while primate trekking through the jungles of Africa. Gorilla trekking experiences are offered at Virunga Lodge, Bwindi Lodge, and Gahinga Lodge, while chimpanzee trekking is offered at Kyambura Lodge.
location
Rwanda & Uganda
Launched
1997
PRICE
starting at $700 pp/pn
accommodates
4 Lodges
airport
KGL, Kigali | EBB, Entebbe
top suite
Ibirunga and Ibiyaga deluxe bandas come with stone fireplaces, open living room, private terrace, butler, and the most scenic views of the six Virunga Volcanoe Mountains and lake Burera.
unique fact
Volcanoes Safaris was started by Uganda-born Praveen Moman, who first explored the Virungas as a 12-year-old boy alongside his father prior to the Asian Expulsion in 1972.
social impact
Established in 2009, the Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) is a non-profit organization that connects four luxury lodges to the neighboring communities and conservation activities. Guests can participate in give back activities and a portion of proceeds from each trip goes to the VSPT.
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PRESS RELEASES
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AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Newsweek
Magazine
FUTURE OF TRAVEL
VISIONARY AWARD
2022
AFAR
Magazine
TRAVEL
VANGUARD AWARD
2022
International Sustainability Awards
sustainable
eco-tourism award
2023
Conde Nast Traveler
Reader's Choice Awards
top hotels
in africa
2017-2023
World Boutique
Awards
Africa's most
romantic retreat
2016
Travel + Leisure
Magazine
WORLD'S BEST AWARDS
BEST SAFARI LODGES
2022-2023
Marie Claire Sustainability Awards
Most sustainable - independent hotel
2023
Pure Life
Experiences Awards
Community
Engagement award
2016
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