Can these images convince you to go on a gorilla trekking safari?

Whether you're going to Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, or the Bwindi Impenetrable forest in Uganda, these East African countries are perfect for an intrepid gorilla trekking safari. Beautiful and safe, we highly recommend embarking on this bucket-list adventure. 

In addition to the critically endangered Mountain gorilla, both Rwanda and Uganda are teeming with wildlife, butterflies and birds. Despite being very close to the equator, the weather is mild and averages between 21 – 25 degrees celsius:

The mountainous terrain and lush foliage attracts all manner of birds, insects and mammals. Rwanda is home to giraffe, chimpanzees, Golden monkeys, leopards, hippos and crocs. Uganda also has a robust wildlife set including elephant, buffalo, lion and hyena. In addition to mountains, both countries also have grasslands and plains where animals thrive. 

What sometimes cannot be described in words is better seen with the eyes. These images below tell stories of a gorilla trekking safari and what you can expect when you meet these awe-inspiring and gentle giants: 

 

Primate excursions with #mwendoadventures #gorillatrekking #gorilla #rwanda

A post shared by MWENDO ADVENTURES LLC (@mwendoadventures) on Apr 18, 2018 at 12:32pm PDT

 

Werk. . . . . . #virunganationalpark #virunga #drc #democraticrepublicofthecongo #goma #nyiragongo #travel #travelfar #traveloften #lifeofadventure #lava #volcano #activevolcano #newyorkcity #nyc #brooklyn #wanderlust #intothelight #sony #sonya6000 #roundtheworld #passionpassport #gorilla #gorillatrekking #��

A post shared by STEPHANIE FELICITA (@stephaniefelicita) on May 10, 2018 at 4:12am PDT

 

Protect and love animals ��������. ��Ruhengeri, Rwanda. ▫️ ▪️ ▫️ #africa #gorilla #gorillatrek #adventure #travel #nature #protectanimals #african_portraits #amazingrwanda #traveling_stars #rockingrwanda #yourafricatrip #africanbeauty #rwanda #photography #africanature #ruhengeri #gorillatrekking #gorillatrekkingrwanda #instatravel #traveling #paradise #neverstopexploring #beautifuldestinations #natgeo #lifeofadventure #traveltheworld #exploretocreate #adventuretime #worldcapture

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Deep in thought… . Kalembezi is a blackback in the Rushegura family of mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. . Traveler Victor Wee (@singaporean_gran_turismo) got this great closeup during his Uganda primate safari with Nat Hab. . . . . . #gorilla #uganda #bwindi #ape #primate #mountaingorilla #gorillas #apes #primates #mountaingorillas #gorillatrekking #bwindiimpenetrableforest #greatapes #gorillababy #endangeredspecies #endangeredanimals #endangeredanimal #mountaingorillatracking #wwftravel #bwindiimpenetrablenationalpark #gorillatrekkinguganda #bwindinationalpark #bwindiforest #babygorillas #babygorilla #gorillatrek #gorillatrekkingadventure #naturalhabitatadventures

A post shared by Natural Habitat Adventures (@naturalhabitatadventures) on Mar 25, 2018 at 8:10am PDT

 

Almost human… . Meeting a kindred species in the highland forests of Uganda is a life-enhancing encounter for anyone who experiences it. . Thanks to Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia for another amazing image from Africa! Follow him at @rangerrich1 to see more incredible nature pictures from his safaris. . . . #gorilla #uganda #bwindi #ape #primate #mountaingorilla #gorillas #apes #primates #mountaingorillas #gorillatrekking #bwindiimpenetrableforest #greatapes #endangered #endangeredspecies #endangeredanimals #endangeredanimal #mountaingorillatracking #wwftravel #naturalhabitatadventures #bwindiimpenetrablenationalpark #gorillatrekkinguganda #bwindinationalpark #bwindiforest #uganda���� #uganda2017 #gorillatrek #gorillatrekkingadventure #gorillatrekafrica #naturalhabitatadventures

A post shared by Natural Habitat Adventures (@naturalhabitatadventures) on Dec 23, 2017 at 2:35pm PST

 

UGANDA be kidding me ��❤️�� #gorillaconservation #bwindiforest #volcanoessafaris #gorillatrekkinguganda

A post shared by Charlotte Pokoik (@chaarkattack) on Nov 8, 2017 at 5:15am PST

 

Oohh the beauty of parenthood #gorillatrekkinguganda #bwindiimpenetrableforest

A post shared by Humanisa Africa (@humanisatravels) on Oct 29, 2017 at 11:23am PDT