The iconic chimpany site of Africa: Kibare and Kimbera
Volcanic Safari, a pioneering Uganda and Rwanda's great ape ecotourism, is pleased to launch a new chimpanzee safari that combines two exceptional wildlife ecosystems: the Kibale Forest and the Kimbara Valley.
We'll be staying for 3 nights at the newly opened Kiber Lodge and the award-winning Kyambura Gorge Lodge on this cleverly Curielle specialist chimpanzee safari.
Participates in unique conservation and community projects run by the Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT).
Enjoy fireside chat and dinner at the lodge. Enjoy our conservative partner chimpanzee experts, including the J-Good All Institute and the Kibare Chimpanzee Project. Learn about our new cultural partnership with the Rwenzori Sculpture Foundation.
Kyambura Gorge is a magical sinking rainforest with isolated communities of 33 chimpanzees led by Mweya of Alpha Male.
The “primate capital of the world”, Kibale Forest is one of the best parks to see chimpanzees in Africa, with over 1,500 chimpanzee communities.
Experience the essence of special hospitality at Kibale Lodge. With a new reel created by Black Bean Productions.
By May 31, 2025, you will receive a free night at Kyambura Gorge Lodge worth up to $1,570, and a free chimpanzee permit worth $250 at Kibale Lodge.
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What to expect from chimpanzee trekking
Praveen Moman, founder of Safaris and Travel + Leisure A-List Advisor, will talk about the differences between Gorilla and Chimp Trekking, linking Volcanoes Lodges to ape conservation and community, and participate in Travel + Leisure's Chimpanzee Residence Program.
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Kyombura Discovery Center
The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust, The Jane Goodall Institute and Uganda Wildlife Authority officially opened their new Kyambura Discovery Center on March 1, 2025.
The center will show work on the Kyambura Gorge Ecotourism project, which has been carrying out a series of activities since 2009 to protect the Kyambura Gorge Ecosystem. The project is the first in the region and is an example of VSPT's pioneering work.
The Discovery Centre is an attractive place for lodge guests, community members, local school children and tourists visiting the country.
Visitors will learn about the Albertin Lift landscape, community and conservation activities, and the Chiang Bra chimpanzees and ecosystem at the centre's three galleries.
Supports Kyambura Gorge Ecotourism project
