Volcanoes Safaris

Volcanoes Safaris occupies a unique niche in luxury travel as the pioneer of gorilla trekking tourism in Uganda and Rwanda. Since 1997, the company has operated lodges specifically positioned for primate encounters -- mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys -- in some of the most biodiverse forests in Africa. The properties are designed to complement their extraordinary settings, with architecture that responds to the volcanic landscapes and equatorial forests. The gorilla trekking experience itself, while regulated by national park authorities rather than the lodges, is enhanced by Volcanoes expert guides and the comfort of returning to well-appointed accommodation afterward. The companys community conservation projects around Bwindi and the Virunga volcanoes demonstrate meaningful commitment to protecting the gorilla habitats that make the tourism possible. The lodges, while comfortable, are not at the ultra-luxury level of the leading East African safari brands -- the experience is more about the extraordinary wildlife encounters than the accommodation itself. For travelers whose primary motivation is primate encounters in comfort, Volcanoes Safaris is the specialist choice.