Volcanoes Safaris is a unique safari company that began in the very heart of Africa – in Uganda – in 1997. They began by creating special safaris to explore the forgotten treasures of the Great Western Rift Valley – on the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In this area live the mountain gorilla, thirteen other species of primates, including the chimpanzee, some of the great game of Africa and hundreds of species of unusual birds.

Today Volcanoes Safaris is one of the premier safari companies in the region and their expertise and knowledge of mountain gorilla safaris is unrivalled with highly acclaimed guides escorting clients on safari.

In addition to Gorilla Safaris, Volcanoes also organise wildlife safaris as well as mountain trekking to the Rwenzoris, the Virungas and Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda.

Volcanoes Safaris offer magical set departure and tailor made itineraries revolving around their unique eco-lodges that they have created near three gorilla parks – Mount Gahinga Lodge in Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Lodge in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda, and Virunga Lodge in Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda.

Volcanoes also own and operate Sipi Falls Lodge, an eco-lodge situated on the slopes of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda.  This comfortable lodge offers opportunities to discover the natural beauty of Mount Elgon National Park and offers stunning views of the romantic Sipi waterfall.

Volcanoes' own properties, while providing high levels of comfort, are as eco-friendly as practicable and are built in a culturally appropriate way to provide comfort and style in the context of remote Africa.