Hi Zooman,
Thanks for the welcome. I actually had a gorilla brush my leg as it went by. The big silverback got about 5 metres away and I was also rushed by a younger 'blackback'.It truely was magical. The best hour of my life.
Chris
What an amazing trip that must've been! But I do have a question about seeing these wild gorillas in Uganda.
What is the age limit to go on the trip to see the gorillas? And is it safe and suitable for a family that might have a young child? I might be considering in the near-future to see these gorillas the same place that you wen to in Uganda.
From what I understand, you could be trekking/climbing mountains for up to five hours before you see the gorillas, so small children would be out, and I think I read a minimum age of 16 was required (although it might have been 18).
Hi. The age limit for Gorilla trekking is in fact 15 and yes you can trek through thick mountainous jungle for many hours to see them. I was lucky in 2008 in that they where right on the edge of the farmland.
The experience is definitely worth any hardship and Uganda is a fantastic country with a huge range of habitats. The people are very friendly which is a huge bonus and you can walk the streets which is often not possible in Kenya.
I have just returned from a trip to see Blue Whales off Mirissa, Sri Lanka. This is also a fantastic experience and another that I would recommend highly.
