Summary of this Budget Safari Package Beginning in Nairobi, this budget Bush and Beach Safari in Kenya takes us to two iconic Kenyan wildlife reserves, namely Amboseli National Park and Tsavo East National Park. Two days are spent on safari in Amboseli National Park, overlooked by Mt Kilimanjaro, where we marvel at the abundance of wildlife to be […]
Bordering Rwanda, Uganda, Mozambique and Kenya to name a few, Tanzania is one of the largest countries within East Africa. Consisting of a total of just over 55 million people and 945,087km squared, the country as a whole will fit England into it seven times. It […] The post Lake Manyara’s New Airstrip appeared first […]
All your bags are packed, you’re ready to go, the taxi’s waiting, he’s blowin his horn, cause your leaving on a jet plane, don’t know when you’ll be back again. John Denver knew the words and we’re pretty sure everyone has an inkling where this specific […] The post Leaving on a Jet Plane appeared […]
Summary of this Budget Safari Package This action packed Budget Accommodated Safari begins in Victoria Falls and takes a circular route to arrive back at the falls, highlighting the beauty of Zimbabwe and the diversity of Botswana along the way. Travel in comfort as you go wildlife viewing in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe and Moremi Game Reserve and […]
Gahinga – In the Rufumbira language spoken by the Batwa, meaning ‘a pillar of stones.’ But how do you make a pillar of stones? It’s not a trick question, you simply start with the foundation. The indigenous Batwa are building their own pillar of stones. For as long as they can remember they have lived […]
Volcanoes Safaris is proud to announce that the upgrade of Bwindi Lodge is complete! During 2017, the lodge has been progressively renovated and all areas have fully reopened in January 2018. The luxury forest lodge in Bwindi now features a redesigned guest lounge and dining area that bring the feel of the forest into the stylish interiors. […]
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) is thrilled to announce that the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF) has voted to support the Gahinga Batwa Village! The construction of the Gahinga Batwa Village started in the fall of 2017. The funding from the ATCF will contribute towards the permanent settlement for the Gahinga community of Batwa pygmies, a group of about […]
Celebrating the opening of the Kigali Cricket Stadium The stadium and cricket ground includes an ICC International cricket pitch, a pavilion with restaurant and an HIV testing facility for the local community. Volcanoes Safaris is proud to be a key sponsor of the building of this magnificent cricket stadium in Rwanda. The Duchess of York stays […]
In recent weeks there have been media reports of security incidents near Virunga National Park in Eastern DRC. The situation in southern Uganda and Rwanda remains normal and is not affected by the situation in Eastern DRC. Volcanoes Safaris does not operate in DRC. The government of Uganda and Rwanda have reinforced security in the […]
It is no wonder Rwanda is known as the land of a thousand hills, they are visible in every direction, stretching far into the distance. The most striking feature of the landscape, however, is how incredibly cultivated it is, with virtually every square centimetre growing one crop or another. The iron roofs of dwellings glint […]