With fewer than 1004 mountain gorillas that still exist on earth today, Uganda is a home to half of all these massive creatures making it one of the only three countries in the world where mountain ...

A mountain gorilla spotted on a Wilderness Safari's trek in Rwanda. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Wilderness Safari/Dana Allan Dorine Reinstein Gorilla trekking has always been at the top of the bucket ...

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Gorilla trekking in Africa is undoubtedly an adventure of a lifetime. This makes Africa the most preferred destination, not only for viewing the Big Five game but also for nature lovers to enjoy ...

Those who’ve seen one in its natural habitat will agree: There are few African wildlife encounters as soul-stirring as locking eyes with one of our closest relatives, the gorilla. Perhaps it’s their ...

Uganda is a land of breathtaking biodiversity, home to some of the most extraordinary primate experiences in the world. While mountain gorillas in Bwindi often steal the spotlight, chimpanzee trekking ...

Nowadays treks to see mountain gorillas have undeniable become the world’s most done tourist adventure, a dream come true and a top bucket list for a high number of travelers to East and Central ...

It’s around 5:45 a.m., dawn in Republic of the Congo. The sun is burning off the final clouds from last night’s rain, and there’s a gentle breeze rippling the thick humidity in the air. I’m waist-deep ...

“There are two rules when doing a gorilla trek. Keep a distance of at least 7 meters (about 23 feet) from the gorillas and don’t threaten them,” said one of the park guides. My friend and I listened ...