Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda's 🇷🇼 Volcanoes National Park

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In February 2023 we went gorilla trekking in Rwanda. It's an extremely expensive, privileged and for most, a once in a lifetime experience.
But is it actually worth the $1500 price tag to go trekking through the dense rainforest around the Volcanoes National Park, in search of habituated gorillas?
Well, you're about to find out!
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00:00 Introduction
01:00 Setting off to the start point
01:31 Information from our guide
03:10 Learning about gorilla behaviour
05:32 Trekking to the gorilla location
07:44 Gorilla diet
09:40 Final stop before seeing gorillas
10:31 Finding the gorillas!
13:19 Leaving the gorillas
14:24 Is it worth $1500?
15:01 Heading back to the start point
16:20 Driving back to the lodge
16:53 Timelapse of the Volcano

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7 июл 2024

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@volcanoesnationalparkrwanda Год назад

Hi guys thanks for trekking these gorillas in Rwanda because you supported us in conserving these gentle apes for more years to come please come again much love from Rwanda

@smallplanetpix Год назад

Thanks for the comment. Unforgettable experiences!

@user-eo5oo2ko6w 10 месяцев назад

Gorillas are my favourite animals. You guys are so lucky, and it's absolutely worth it

@smallplanetpix 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for taking the time to view my video. Very much appreciated. 🙌

@Paula_Shelton 8 месяцев назад

This is #1 on my bucket list

@smallplanetpix 8 месяцев назад

I hope you do this trip one day. Thanks for watching.

@fluttershy77x 14 дней назад

Wow, very nice! We did the track two times and this video is very accurate and shows how the experience is. And it's awesome!

@smallplanetpix 12 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jadezee6316 8 месяцев назад

baby apes are the cutest...so innocent...playful and curious...they want to be friends..especially the gorillas and baby orangutans..would love to spend a season working/caring with them...and especially meeting the people who seem so nice...

@smallplanetpix 8 месяцев назад

Rwanda was an amazing experience and to see these animals in their natural world and also the conservation effort around them was a real privilege. Thanks for the comments.

@TheLensCapChronicles Год назад

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing. Was wonderful to see the experience of gorilla trekking and all of your incredible upclose footage. Love your vlogs!

@smallplanetpix Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Its a privilege to be able to do this type of thing.

@archsafaritours9683 11 месяцев назад

Seeing mountain gorillas is absolutely stunning. loved every bite

@smallplanetpix 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for taking the time to view my video. Very much appreciated.

@user-vh1si2zl9w Год назад

I’m currently debating whether to go gorila trekking or not and I think this video helped me make up my mind!

@smallplanetpix Год назад

I hope it has had a positive impression. Not everyone is in agreement with this type of interaction. But overall the impact of eco-tourism is generally a positive one. Thanks for watching.

@thetedsingh 8 месяцев назад

Hey, I'm in your video at 0:49

@Discover-Ireland 4 месяца назад

Very interesting to watch.

@smallplanetpix 3 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@JB_FLYA69669 9 месяцев назад

Great video you have inspired me to go here

@smallplanetpix 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and i hope you have a great time if you decide to visit.

@HillsUp_7413 6 месяцев назад

That's bad ass to see them gorillas up close

@smallplanetpix 3 месяца назад

It certainly was. Thanks for the comment.

@nanekkii 2 месяца назад

Oh we’re doing this next year for my 50th! Were starting to plan now!

@smallplanetpix 2 месяца назад

Hope you have an amazing trip. Thanks for watching.

@wykaye 5 месяцев назад

What a great video!!!! Thanks a lot! May I ask what zoom lens did you use? 200 mm?

@smallplanetpix 4 месяца назад

Hi. Glad you enjoyed the video. I was using the Canon RF70-200 which is an f2.8 lens so very good for low light situations. I think the 400mm i took was a little over the top. The zoom lens was far more useful.

@michelfauteux4500 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing a fantastic experience. I am a professional studio musician but I consider the soundtrack in this video detracts from the peaceful context. Just my personal opinion. Cheers.

@smallplanetpix 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing!

@patrickhiggins3582 3 месяца назад

gorilla s are fanastic animals, there like humans beans. they are part of human bean family. best of luck with wild life gorilla a in Africa for the Future.

@smallplanetpix 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the comment

@southlondon86 Месяц назад

I’ve only recently become interested in gorillas. I hope to make this trip one day very soon!

@smallplanetpix 16 дней назад

You should!

@Navy35 3 месяца назад

I don’t get going into their territory, but if it provides a living for much needed jobs and helps preserve their habitats then I suppose it’s for good

@smallplanetpix 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the comment. Our guide was telling us that it's quite common to see the gorillas in the farm fields close to where people live and work. So i guess their territory is everywhere. We as humans need to learn how to co-exist with the wildlife around us.

@chasmike17 4 месяца назад

This is on our bucket list. What company did you use?

@smallplanetpix 4 месяца назад

Hi. We used Africa Adventure Vacations whi are based in Uganda. Hope that helps.

@jadezee6316 8 месяцев назад

i hope you guys are tipping these guides and helpers....20 dollars each per man/woman is the minimum

@smallplanetpix 8 месяцев назад

Hi. Yes the porters were tipped above the usual rate. They are an essential part in the overall experience and i fully recommend anyone who does this activity to hire a porter.

@johndelucia8856 Месяц назад

Great video!!! How long are the treks in this park?

@smallplanetpix 16 дней назад

The gorilla trek can be many hours if the animals are deep in to the forest. Maybe only two hours if they are closer.

@tiataylor4070 6 месяцев назад

I am in the process of planning this trip trying to decide between the 1 or 3 day. Will you please inform how much you paid if you did a 3 day?

@smallplanetpix 4 месяца назад

I don't know how much it will be as i'm not a tour operator. Just search online for quotes.

@Iy958 25 дней назад

You mentioned it’s a lot of money to do this. May I ask how much this cost per person?

@smallplanetpix 16 дней назад

Hi. The gorilla trekking permit for Rwanda is around $1500 alone.

@sofarokintn8166 5 месяцев назад

If you really want to help the gorillas stop being self centered and leave a huge donation and DON'T hike out to where they are trying to get away from humans and development. Leave them alone. Send money.❤

@smallplanetpix 3 месяца назад