Celine Ishimwe, Volcanoes Safaris Head Botanist

05 July 2024

Celine Ishimwe, Volcanoes Safaris Head Botanist

Celine Ishimwe, Volcanoes Safaris Head Botanist

Over the last year, Celine Ishimwe, Volcanoes Safaris Head Botanist, and her team of 50 gardeners planted over 250,000 indigenous seedlings at the Kibale Lodge site to create both natural, reforested areas alongside more formal gardens of paradise. Celine and Praveen Moman, Founder Volcanoes Safaris, have designed the gardens with inspiration from the Gardens of Paradise. Listen to her talk about the creation of Kibale Lodge gardens here. Team members of Volcanoes Safaris, including COO Kevin James, botanist Celine, construction manager Cyprien Serugero, and construction team members, stand together amidst the greenery near the Kibale Lodge site, showcasing the collaboration behind the creation of this eco-friendly retreat. We welcome guests to participate in a guided walk through the gardens with Saidi Kakuru, our experienced birder, to enjoy spotting the vast diversity of bird species around.