Volcanoes Safaris
Volcanoes Safaris offers beautiful accommodations in Uganda and Rwanda. This company is a must if you are looking to trek to spend time with mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys, and a host of other primates. Volcanoes is a leader in conservation for wildlife and people.
In addition to the great apes, Volcanoes Safaris offers amazing opportunities to visit and learn about the indigenous people of the area, birding, and even classic safari experiences where lion, elephant, giraffe, and more abound.
Bwindi Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Bwindi Lodge is situated right at the boundary of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and minutes from the beginning of your trek to see Mountain Gorillas. The property is gorgeous with only 10 luxurious chalets that consist of luxurious beds, a large en-suite bathroom, sitting area, and plenty of windows to let in the ambience of the natural world. It’s not unheard of to have a family group of gorillas come onto the property and feast on the natural vegetation that grows densely around the chalets and walkways.
Activities offered are gorilla trekking (currently $700 per person), spa treatments, visits to the local village, tour of the property’s tea plantation, self-walks on the property’s trails that lead down to a river, and birding.
Nightly rates start at $530 per person
Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Kyambura Gorge and Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda
Located on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kyambura Gorge, this lodge offers a variety of wildlife and other experiences to make a trip to Uganda complete. Trek with chimpanzees and forest elephants in the gorge or head out to the diverse habitats of Queen Elizabeth National Park where you may see tree climbing lions, elephant, antelope, hippo, and more.
This stunning property melts into the hillside overlooking the gorge. There are only eight chalets with luxurious beds, en-suite bathroom, an additional outdoor shower, and personal butler service. There is also a pool and spa.
Activities offered are chimpanzee treks into Kyambura gorge, boating on the Kazinga Channel, safaris into Queen Elizabeth National Park, hiking around the property’s nature trails, birding, and spa treatments.
Nightly rates start at $640 per person
Mount Gahinga Lodge
Mount Gahinga, Uganda
This charming and brilliant lodge is located on the Uganda side of the mighty and geologically active Virunga Mountains. The lodge is situated on the boundary with Mgahinga National Park where a private nature trail takes you directly to the start of your gorilla trek adventure into the park. You can also trek gorillas into a more remote area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest only a 2 hour drive away.
The 8 chalets and their décor are influenced by the culture of the local Batwa people. Each chalet has a large luxurious bed, en-suite bathroom, fireplace, porch, and a lounge area with plenty of windows to let in natural light. Each chalet also has butler service to enhance your stay.
Activities offered are gorilla treks (currently $700 per person), cultural experiences with the Batwa tribe (the oldest tribe in the central African rainforests), treks to see the rare golden monkey, hike to the top of a volcano, visit the local villages, birding, and more.
Nightly rates start at $530 per person
Virunga Lodge
Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Virunga Lodge is located in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda and at the edge of Volcanoes National Park. This is Volcanoes signature property and as you can see in the picture below, the setting is absolutely stunning. This property is one of the best in Rwanda, but it is understated luxury influenced by the history of the local people. The lodge consists of only 10 luxury chalets each with a private terrace, luxurious bed and en-suite bathroom, fireplace, and even private butler service. There is also a spa and each stay includes a complimentary 50 minute massage.
Activities offered are gorilla treks (currently $1500 per person) into Volcanoes National Park, golden monkey treks, village visits, cultural experiences, birding, and additional treatments at the spa.
Nightly rates start at $740 per person
