It is a spellbinding spectacle.
Sadly, the communities and ecosystems directly threatened by such are largely denied the added revenue it generates.
One man, however, is working hard to ensure a more equitable and sustainable outcome.
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We are proud to support the communities and habitats that make gorilla trekking experiences possible.
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What exactly does that look like in practice?
Its had extra years to train and develop a knowledgeable workforce comprised exclusively of local talent.
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Propping up these communitieswhileprotecting the wildlife is a complicated task.
But Moman is proving that you could serve both.
On July 1, the company cut the ribbon on its latest offering,Kibale Lodge.
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None of these brand missions sacrifice anything to the quality of the hard product.
In fact, they only enhance a sense of luxury routed in an authentic vernacular.
Its all contained charmingly under a vaulted ceiling thatched with exposed wooden beams.
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Personal butler service is offered to all guests, along with access to a pool and spa.
Each of its 12 spacious villas is appointed in a decor that Moman originally coined as Rwandese Afro-chic.
It includes food, drink, post-trek massages, laundry, and butler services.
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But thats all pretty hollow if were not providing social support for local communities.
In this particular pursuit, Volcanoes Safaris wasnt just the first; it remains the best.
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