Sitting a few feet from mountain gorillas is an experience any wildlife lover could not fail to find utterly thrilling and exhilarating.
You can see them in Rwanda or Uganda. The experience itself doesn't really differ from country to country, however it's quicker to get to the Rwanda gorillas so if you're short of time, that could be a consideration.
A gorilla trek is not an easy thing to do on the whole. You're trekkiing through dense rainforest, usually muddy and slippy, often very hilly and steep. Depending on the gorilla group, you might trek for 1 hour, but it could equally be 3 hours just to find them.
Once you get there, you are allowed 1 magical hour with the group. You get surprisingly close, will get some wonderful photo opportunities, and they will mainly ignore your presence and simply allow you to watch them!
Click here for a sample itinerary in Rwanda
Both Tribes directors, Amanda & Guy Marks, have trekked for gorillas in various places, and give therefore give you first-hand advice about what to expect and how to plan such a trip.
