Gorilla

Tracking the highly endangered Mountain Gorillas is one of the most exhilarating wildlife encounters one can have. Only an estimated 750 mountain gorillas are left in the wild, and can be found in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Currently it is safe to trek in Bwindi, Mgahinga (both in Uganda), and in Parc National des Volcans (Volcanoes National Park) in Rwanda. Watching these gentle giants in their natural habitat is beyond comparison. If you wish to track gorillas, call your safari expert, toll-free 1-877-GO-ON-SAFARI (1-877-466-6723), and let us plan YOUR amazing safari to see the mountain gorillas. (It also combines easily as a three- to four day add-on excursion to any safari in Kenya or Tanzania.) – Video clip/pictures shot by Christine Eichin, Your Safari Expert, Above and Beyond Africa, in the Virunga mountains, while visiting the Sousa and the Hirwa gorilla groups mid January 2009 (Olympus SP550-UZ camera). Music: ‘Twararutashye’ (coming home) by Jean Paul Samputu, Album: Testimony from Rwanda.

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For those seeking to explore the spectacular rivers, mountains, volcanoes, endless jungle and prolific wildlife of Uganda and Rwanda, this safari expedition is the archetypal explorer’s dream.

Join a trek in search of Uganda’s and Rwanda’s critically endangered gorillas and enjoy an up-close encounter with these wonderful creatures.

Visit Dian Fossey’s former research centre and her grave, located next to that of Digit her favourite gorilla.

Trek the Ruwenzoris, the ‘Mountains of the Moon’ and track the chipanzees of Kibale Forest.

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