I did it! Eversince I saw Ewan Mcgregor visiting Gorillas in Rwanda in Long Way Down, Volcanoes National Park has been on my bucket list. This year i finally fullfilled my dreams, wasnt cheap i admit, but was totally worth it!!
Gorilla Etiquette:
Tracking guide will tell you more about how to behave when you’re in the presence of gorillas but here are some things to keep in mind:
Dont point index finger into gorillas, they have bad experience with poachers and they might think you want to shoot them
Be quiet
Dont make eye contact with gorillas – can be seen to be aggressive
If gorilla approaches you just act submissive and crouch down, but never run away!
Besides its not allowed to take food, drink with you – you will leave your backpack and unnecessary equipment, clothes in a safe place about hundred meters before you approach gorilla area.
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Good for you! A fantastic adventure I’m sure. We were scheduled to go but had to cancel :-(. I’m very jealous !!
Oh:-( I hope u go some day, because its truly unforgettable encounter. I have spent almost one month in Rwanda and if you need any other info, feel free to contact me.
Some day ;-). Thanks Malina
hi Nina,
thank you for your extraordinary Gorilla reportage –
and for your African kids portrait and the permission,
to introduce it at
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Thanks to you;-)
the last picture is my favorite shot – lazy Gorilla afternoon nap …
They have same poses as humans, hihi
That’s awesome! I can’t believe how close you were!
Quite close, yes. At one point this silverback decided to move somewhere else and he passed us. It was about 30 cm away, then i got a little scared, as he is really mighty! 🙂