Undeniably the most unique primate that survives in the forgotten forests of Africa is the Mountain Gorilla.

Gorillas are the largest of the great apes, the group that includes chimpanzees and orangutans, and contain 97 per cent of the genetic make-up of humans - a paper statistic that is meaningless until you come face to face with these gentle giants. Similarities in the physiology of humans and apes are striking but more fascinating are the similarities in social behaviour, intellectual behaviour and expression of emotions. They express emotions similar to those we call joy and sadness, fear and despair. They can suffer mentally as well as physically. They are so like us.

In contrast to the six billion human beings living on our crowded planet, there are only some 700 Mountain Gorillas left on the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo.

Tracking mountain gorillas is quite simply an awesome experience.








We organise tracking in Bwindi and Mgahinga in Uganda or in Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda, staying in unique eco-lodges at these parks.

Tracking the mountain gorilla through the misty forests requires patience and stamina, often walking for hours in the mud and the wet. But the effort is more than worth it - coming face to face with a Mountain Gorilla is an inspiring moment. It is both magical and a privilege to spend time with these most gentle of creatures.