I went gorilla trekking June 2024. My trip was up the side of a mountain straight up for 2 hours. We stopped to rest often. I was the oldest in a group of six women and I had to lie down at times. It is really a rough trek. I thought I was in shape. when we got there, we saw the silverback and the mothers with their babies and they paid no attention to us at all we sat there and took pictures and videos and they finally started moving and we followed until our time was up. I would love to go again, but it was a tough thing to do. 16:35
Thank you for sharing your experience. Based on what I have watched about these treks most videos do not really discuss how challenging the trek may be for some tourists as this video did. Like you, I think I am in good shape but not many ways to prepare for trekking through a rainforest so I have been getting back into hiking to hopefully help prepare. Our current weather in the PNW is cold and rainy so doesn't compare to the temps and possible humidity of the rainforest.
I am looking into a visit in 2025 and have viewed many gorilla trekking videos. Yours is the first video that lives up to the title. Thank you for the realistic journey from the trek to the bugs to sighting.
You spending your hard earned money supporting their tourism provides education resources for the children. You are blessed beyond and deserve to enjoy the fruits of your labor plus you are kind, and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your story ma’am.
Thanks for a great video! I am overwhelmed by what you shared. We are planning a trek for next year. Your video even moved me to tears at the sheer majesty of these creatures.
I was looking for a video that actually talked about and showed the hike. Yours is the best. You even included elevations and temperatures. I will be going to Uganda and your insights for what to expect are invaluable. But the best part was, at the end, you,sharing a moment of very sensitive reflection of life and your place in it. Thank you Ms. Parks. You, and your fear of snakes, will be with me on my trek.
What a beautiful video! Was researching for an upcoming trip to Rwanda and your video is not only helpful but so lovingly produced. Wonderful! Thank you.
absolutely amazing and captivating. thank you so much for 1. inviting me and 2. putting this together. this definitely brought back some great memories
This is amazinggggg, I always wanted to do this experience but thought it was so much money and not worth it. I loved how I learned so much about Uganda that I never knew about before. You are a master storyteller and it was soooo good that you got your friend Al to come.
Thank you! Same! Well I always thought it was worth it, but I just didn’t think I could afford it 😅. But back then I was mainly looking at luxury travel agency quotes. You can book directly with a tour company in Uganda (what I did), or you can even do the drive yourself and rent a Jeep if you’re adventurous and go with a group of people. Would save you some dollars.
I have booked an Uganda Rwanda trip for early next year. By far, this is the best short video I've watched of the iconic gorilla tracking experience. Thank you.
Thank's for showing this video, awesome! But I must say, this hike is absolutly nothing for me, so, I am glad I could join you on this tour via youtube!
I cried watching this! I want to do it so badly, if I can just get past worrying about poisonous snakes and insects. Do you know how readily treatment is available if something gets you?
Do it! You only live once! Potential dangers are everywhere. Don’t let bugs and snakes stop you. I saw no snakes the entire time, I just talked about them a lot because I’d seen them at a sanctuary a few days prior lol
She made me feel more confident about going due to armed guards. I don’t worry about the gorillas but worry about kidnappers and being held for a ransom which I’ve heard happened to Americans. GoPro on headband and porter to help film would have been worth $50 in gold.
Depends on whether you book a tour package to the park or self drive, and what level of accommodations you want, how many days etc. A permit to trek in the park in Uganda is $700 so it will cost at least that. Plan to spend between $1200-$2500 on average for a package.
I went gorilla trekking June 2024. My trip was up the side of a mountain straight up for 2 hours. We stopped to rest often. I was the oldest in a group of six women and I had to lie down at times. It is really a rough trek. I thought I was in shape. when we got there, we saw the silverback and the mothers with their babies and they paid no attention to us at all we sat there and took pictures and videos and they finally started moving and we followed until our time was up. I would love to go again, but it was a tough thing to do. 16:35
Thank you for sharing your experience. Based on what I have watched about these treks most videos do not really discuss how challenging the trek may be for some tourists as this video did. Like you, I think I am in good shape but not many ways to prepare for trekking through a rainforest so I have been getting back into hiking to hopefully help prepare. Our current weather in the PNW is cold and rainy so doesn't compare to the temps and possible humidity of the rainforest.
I am looking into a visit in 2025 and have viewed many gorilla trekking videos. Yours is the first video that lives up to the title. Thank you for the realistic journey from the trek to the bugs to sighting.
Agree 100%
You spending your hard earned money supporting their tourism provides education resources for the children. You are blessed beyond and deserve to enjoy the fruits of your labor plus you are kind, and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your story ma’am.
Thank you for showcasing our country.
I swear to you when I look into the eyes of these majestic creatures I see my ancestors.🙏🏾👍🏾 Great job
Thank you so much 😀
Am so amazed Kim.. u made me get the 'feel' of the tracking itself. U brought it closer home to me.
Thanks so much sister 😊
Thanks for a great video! I am overwhelmed by what you shared. We are planning a trek for next year. Your video even moved me to tears at the sheer majesty of these creatures.
Thank you for taking me around with you! Beautifullll.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow this looks like a dream! 😍 amazing video
Superb 🤗 thank you for a fantastic film
I was looking for a video that actually talked about and showed the hike. Yours is the best. You even included elevations and temperatures. I will be going to Uganda and your insights for what to expect are invaluable. But the best part was, at the end, you,sharing a moment of very sensitive reflection of life and your place in it. Thank you Ms. Parks. You, and your fear of snakes, will be with me on my trek.
Haha I did mention snakes once or twice. Good luck on your travels! Thanks for watching.
Thanks- great video! Appreciate seeing what the trekking is like. We're going to Bwindi in 6 months!!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! Have fun on your trip 🦍
What a beautiful video! Was researching for an upcoming trip to Rwanda and your video is not only helpful but so lovingly produced. Wonderful! Thank you.
That makes me happy. Thank you! Have fun in Rwanda
absolutely amazing and captivating. thank you so much for 1. inviting me and 2. putting this together. this definitely brought back some great memories
Thank you! So glad you came. The first of more to come Solo Wanderer experiences 🎉
thanks for sharing the info. i’m headed there at the end of the month.
Hope you had a great experience!
This is one of the most incredible videos I've seen. Thank you for this!
💕You're very welcome!
Absolutely beautiful video!! I love your energy and the way you see/interact with the world.
Thank you so much!
I could watch this a million times! What a great visual.
That makes me smile. Thanks for watching!
This is amazinggggg, I always wanted to do this experience but thought it was so much money and not worth it. I loved how I learned so much about Uganda that I never knew about before. You are a master storyteller and it was soooo good that you got your friend Al to come.
Thank you! Same! Well I always thought it was worth it, but I just didn’t think I could afford it 😅. But back then I was mainly looking at luxury travel agency quotes. You can book directly with a tour company in Uganda (what I did), or you can even do the drive yourself and rent a Jeep if you’re adventurous and go with a group of people. Would save you some dollars.
Very cool! Going in three months to Uganda and Kenya and this was good explainer for what to expect.
I’m glad it was helpful. Have fun on your trip!
So dope….those views were amazing. I enjoyed watching your instastories of this adventure. Definitely appreciated this visual as well.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching ❤
Awesomeness, thanks for sharing such a beautiful country.
WELL DONE!!! Brings me back to the Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom episodes! My wife and I were captivated by your video.
Thank you for watching! ✨
Great video. Such a talent!
thank you! Really excited to put out more content like this
Thank you so much for capturing the beauty of Uganda. Much appreciated.
You’re welcome! Uganda is underrated!
I have booked an Uganda Rwanda trip for early next year. By far, this is the best short video I've watched of the iconic gorilla tracking experience. Thank you.
Ahhh I'm so excited for you! Such a beautiful place. Enjoy, and thanks for watching!
Just too good . ❤
Thank's for showing this video, awesome! But I must say, this hike is absolutly nothing for me, so, I am glad I could join you on this tour via youtube!
Glad I could show you what it’s like virtually!
Excellent!
I plan on going. What month did you go?
December
THANK U, GREAT TRIP INDEED, SHARE, SHARE
Thank you for the beautiful video. How many hours did you hike before seeing the gorillas?
About 2 hours but it depends on where the gorillas are. They happened to not be too far on that day 😊
We have appreciated, happy and honored to that you really had a great experience, #AdventureInTheWildSafaris
An unforgettable experience!!
Very well put together
Thank you!
So beautiful ❤
Awesome Video was the Covid Testing hard to get for the Gorilla Trekking
Thank you! No, it was arranged by my tour provider.
What time of year/which month were you there? I'll be there jn late September this year.
I was there in late December.
@@KLajoi thank you! I think September should be a good month!
Thank you for showing us the amazing Gorillas and the beautiful scenery ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍
Thanks for watching! I really loved the experience!
Beautiful video
Thank you!
Thank you for the excellent video. I hope to see the gorillas early next year in the same national park. Happy travels to you.
The quality of this video is that of an expensive tv-program. Not someone with 500 subs. Well done.
Thank you so much!
I cried watching this! I want to do it so badly, if I can just get past worrying about poisonous snakes and insects. Do you know how readily treatment is available if something gets you?
Do it! You only live once! Potential dangers are everywhere. Don’t let bugs and snakes stop you. I saw no snakes the entire time, I just talked about them a lot because I’d seen them at a sanctuary a few days prior lol
She made me feel more confident about going due to armed guards. I don’t worry about the gorillas but worry about kidnappers and being held for a ransom which I’ve heard happened to Americans. GoPro on headband and porter to help film would have been worth $50 in gold.
So beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
How was uganda and Am Mr Arex Travel from kabale uganda good evening
Uganda was amazing. So beautiful and rich with culture.
New Sub. Xcited to be here 👍🏾🙏🏾🌹
Thanks for subbing! ✨
To the south is Tanzania, Burundi 🇧🇮 and Rwanda 🇷🇼
Can you inform me , how much cost gor the trekking?
Depends on whether you book a tour package to the park or self drive, and what level of accommodations you want, how many days etc. A permit to trek in the park in Uganda is $700 so it will cost at least that. Plan to spend between $1200-$2500 on average for a package.
It is now $800 for the trek in Uganda
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