Volcanoes Safaris

Volcanoes Safaris

Volcanoes Safaris is the only company in the world to focus exclusively on the gorilla and chimpanzee parks of Uganda and Rwanda, a very rare and distinct type of eco-tourism.
They have had a clear vision during their 25 year journey: to develop eco tourism experiences that are sensitive to local culture and aesthetics, connect to local communities and conservation of great ape species and seek to use resources responsibly.
This beautiful and inspiring series of films highlights all of the different aspects of their business and projects.

Volcanoes Safaris
  • Ecoflix Podcast with Praveen Moman

    David talks to Praveen Moman who grew up in the wilds of Uganda, where his family was part of the pioneering Asian community central to opening up East Africa. He then moved to the UK after becoming a refugee during the Amin expulsion. In 1997, Praveen returned to Uganda where he founded Volcanoe...

  • Praveen Moman: Celebrating Gorillas and Communities

    Volcanoes Safaris is the only company in the world to focus exclusively on the Gorilla and Chimpanzee parks of Uganda and Rwanda, a very rare and distinct type of eco-tourism.

  • The Future of Gorillas and Chimpanzees in the Albertine Rift

    Volcanoes Safaris invites partners, organisation and and friends to discuss the the future of Gorillas and Chimpanzees in the Albertine Rift in East Africa at an event in London in January 2023.

  • The Magical Virungas

    Virunga National Park is a national park in the Albertine Rift Valley in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo which is home to endangered Chimpanzees, Golden Monkey and the worlds last
    remaining mountain gorillas, of which there are only around 800 living between Rwanda, Ugand...

  • Volcanes Safaris: Protecting the Lost Chimpanzees of Kyambura Gorge

    Protecting The Lost Chimpanzees in the Kyambura Gorge Eco-tourism project, a series of community and conservation activities developed since 2009 safeguard the Kyambura Gorge ecosystem.

  • The Batwa of Mgahinga

    Volcanoes Safaris have been supporting one of the oldest surviving original indigenous peoples in the central african forests, this films celebrates the launch of the Gahinga Batwa Village for the Batwa community in the Albertine Rift to support the Batwa who safeguard the forest.

  • Volcanoes Safaris Retreat

    Volcanoes Safaris hosted an informal retreat to bring together different stakeholders involved in conservation and tourism in the Albertine Rift in East Africa.
    The aim of the retreat was to help formulate new approaches of collaboration between the diverse sectors involved in conservation and ...

  • Celebrating 25 Years of Volcanoes Safaris

    Volcanoes Safaris celebrates 25 years of great ape eco-tourism in Uganda and Rwanda.

  • Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust

    The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT), established in 2009, is a non-profit organisation that connects Volcanoes’ Rwanda and Uganda luxury lodges to the neighbouring communities and conservation activities.

    The VSPT aims to create long-term, self-sustaining projects that enrich the liv...