We trekked into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to come face-to-face with one of the world's last remaining mountain gorilla families. Uganda is home to over half the world's mountain gorillas, and the $800 trekking permit directly funds the conservation that keeps them alive.
Here's what the experience actually looks like — the lodge, the hike, the encounter, and why it's worth every dollar.
This is Part 2 of our 3-part Uganda travel series. Massive thanks to Mission Africa Safaris for organizing this once-in-a-lifetime Uganda gorilla trekking experience.
Video Time Stamps:
0:00 Welcome to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
1:22 Four Gorillas Lodge Room Tour
2:20 What We Ate at Four Gorillas Lodge
3:44 Gorilla Trekking Permit Cost ($800 Explained)
5:01 Car Trouble on the Way to the Trek
6:25 Starting the Gorilla Trek
7:33 How Your Permit Funds Gorilla Conservation
8:18 Meeting the Mountain Gorilla Family
9:58 The Hike Back Out of Bwindi
11:29 Final Thoughts: Was It Worth It?
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