Dear Colleague The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) announced on 6 May that there will be an immediate increase in the price of a gorilla permit in Rwanda from US $750 to US $1,500. The reasons for this increase are given in the attached letter from RDB. All tourism companies will be implementing this increase with immediate […]
Dear Friends, We are thrilled to inform you that Bwindi Lodge, Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Mount Gahinga Lodge and Virunga Lodge have been included in the poll for Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2017. We are extremely pleased with this recognition and hope you can take a moment to vote for us! Online voting takes just one minute, you do not need […]
Rwanda, September 2017 – Volcanoes Safaris, the award-winning pioneering great ape tourism company is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary. It also celebrates another major milestone – the 50th anniversary of The Karisoke Center set up by Dian Fossey, which has led to the conservation, and protection of mountain gorillas and later to sensitive and […]
Please click here for more images and video. BACKGROUND The Batwa are thought to be one of the oldest surviving indigenous people in the Central African Region. Known for their unique pygmy culture in the forests, the Batwa of the Virunga Mountains survived by hunting small game, gathering plants and fruits, living in caves and […]
Volcanoes Safaris, the leading luxury lodge company in Rwanda and Uganda, is pleased to announce that all of its four lodges have been awarded in the 30th annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Amongst the accolades, the four Volcanoes Safaris Lodges, Virunga Lodge, Mount Gahinga, Kyambura Gorge Lodge and Bwindi are included in the Top Resorts in […]
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 […]
Whether it’s your first safari or one of many memorable adventures, Zambia is a wonderful destination for everyone! It is a beautiful country with so much to offer, as well … See the full post >
Here are some of our recent photos from Kaya Mawa – call us now to discuss in detail how amazing this place is. The post Kaya Mawa Malawi Magic appeared first on The Luxury Safari Company. See the full post >
It has been confirmed by African Parks that the legendary lioness fondly known as ‘Lady Liuwa’, who lived in Liuwa Plain National Park in Zambia, has died of natural causes on August 9th, 2017, … See the full post >
Game drives are always an exciting safari affair but nothing compares to when the wildlife comes to you, practically knocking at your door when you least expect it. Such ‘pop … See the full post >