(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 05, 2009 ) KAMPALA, Uganda — To celebrate 2009 being named the UN “Year of the Gorilla”, Volcanoes Safaris, a unique great ape ecotourism business that specializes in mountain gorilla safaris to Uganda and Rwanda, is announcing a special offer to encourage great ape tourism. Right now, travelers who book any tailor-made gorilla safari to Rwanda or Bwindi from Kigali are offered two free nights at Mount Gahinga Lodge at Mgahinga National Park in Uganda.
This offer, worth almost $1000 per person, entitles visitors to free nights at this stunning lodge thatÂ’s nestled in the the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes on the border of Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC. The lodge is being newly renovated, with an added sunroom that faces the volcanoes and a terrace and lush gardens. Aside from mountain gorilla tracking, visitors can climb a volcano, go birding, or just take a hike in one of the most beautiful landscapes in Africa.
Through Volcanoes Safaris integrated ecotourism business practices, each tourist plays a direct role in promoting the conservation of the great apes and this precious ecosystem. Through Volcanoes unique programs, local communities also benefit from sensitive tourism practices in this area. For more information about Volcanoes Safaris, contact Stephanie Moreland at stephanie@atmstravelnews.com or visit the website.
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